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The width of the fabric is 130cm Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f005a68-040b-4142-b80f-53bbaeefe6a8/DIY+Paperbag+Shorts+from+scratch+%28High+waist+-+Wide+leg+-+Side+pockets%29+%7C+Simple+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a5c5a14-015a-41cd-93cc-3c2dd4b0bbdd/DIY+Paperbag+Shorts+from+scratch+%28High+waist+-+Wide+leg+-+Side+pockets%29+%7C+Simple+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09bc1d0b-f31f-4a9f-9afe-7da53f831760/DIY+Paperbag+Shorts+from+scratch+%28High+waist+-+Wide+leg+-+Side+pockets%29+%7C+Simple+sewing+tutorial Blog - 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DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial First, connect the two pieces of the front bodice pattern together at the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4af16e6-5ae0-4b59-9bea-4a9d5dad9c99/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.31.01.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then make one more piece like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9710ccff-f115-45b6-bf69-061dea734322/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.31.34.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial For the back bodice pattern, copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd41e5bb-a0ff-4747-a947-c42e1d5efe3d/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.31.54.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then finish them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36602581-609f-4590-a565-d47add8bb5bc/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.32.24.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect the two pieces of the front bodice to the back bodice at the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b42257ef-03ed-4c8a-af62-cfe3b4f41148/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.32.39.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Make one more set like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58c296ea-affd-4978-8230-88108dee3c31/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.33.01.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them together from the sleeve line to the neckline using pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7cb84fd7-61a4-4ca5-9a31-54f86e140efc/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.33.30.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the shoulder strap, cut two rectangles with 4 cm width (two times the width of the shoulder strap that is wanted plus 1 cm for seam allowance) and 37 cm length (the length of the shoulder strap from the front to the back of the top bodice plus 2 cm for seam allowance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47f8d6e6-fe6c-4fed-806a-d2edab5e19a3/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.33.40.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew two length lines of the rectangle together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/321ff271-6261-43c5-a954-5c5319b338b2/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.35.12.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then turn it right-side out. Use the iron to keep the seam after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/923e401e-a3d3-4cba-a937-9013f1f3f2b6/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.36.41.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, add one end of the shoulder strap to the top of the neckline at the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4ee4fa8-d34e-48a0-b040-77ba430b2008/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.35.51.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Also, add the other end to the top of the dart line of the back bodice. Make sure the shoulder strap will be in the middle between two pieces of the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec118a7-fb33-4b80-8618-bbe665131c68/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.36.25.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/701620a1-efe0-42c8-b590-d2cadb6ffe02/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.37.01.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial However, keep 7 cm unsewn at two sides of the neckline. 7 cm is two times the width of the button area plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78949f3e-1fd4-48df-a2ff-7cda9eca8fa6/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.44.15.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the top bodice to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23f09944-440a-4a12-87ea-4bb99ef0d880/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.44.42.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect two pieces of the top bodice together at the ending line by overlocking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0af211e5-5836-4e50-9b2f-1ba97ea56bef/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.45.42.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut the fabric at the end of the seam on the neckline to straighten the fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a27b7178-5ab2-49d1-97a2-cab47a13b321/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.46.25.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the end of the neckline inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it to the end of the seam on the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b441fe7-5c53-4935-a498-424bcfc7b8bf/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.47.47.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, turn it to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce0ddbd2-0bcf-446c-bb67-80468e4255cc/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.48.03.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the other side of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba513472-75a5-4d08-91c2-d83b9f4581cb/DIY+Vintage+dress+%7C+Sleeveless+button+down+midi+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d63dc9c2-2161-4b15-b269-5c12311e510e/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.53.01.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top width line, mark down 7 cm on the length line. This will be the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b1c7145-a10d-4885-869e-2c7d7e5b55c6/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.54.12.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, add the pocket there and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95537c9d-1c2a-4930-89e0-82080b12534c/DIY+Vintage+dress+%7C+Sleeveless+button+down+midi+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87ddecbd-dea8-4fab-8f21-0823feb7ba05/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.59.07.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top width line, mark down 7 cm on the length line. This will be the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1df4751-7338-45a0-8309-a266295b263e/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.59.21.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, add the pocket there and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e438c29-d483-414f-b481-f3e25a6aeb53/Screenshot+2025-09-20+at+23.59.48.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Make two pieces for the front part of the bottom dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2b8873d-001f-4227-aa1e-d461fd036b5c/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.01.46.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect two pieces of the front to the back part of the bottom dress at two sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/783ca5a3-838d-4fdc-afd3-039d34eb8ee5/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.02.05.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the depth for the pocket, mark down 14 cm from the top of the pocket. It is the width of the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38cc3f52-1bbc-4a5c-996c-eaa9cf60d0d4/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.02.12.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f094b0a-4dc4-4978-a243-e69e6d693fb3/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.03.52.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the bottom dress, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ede9fe4c-06ec-4cc4-86b5-d9367cf078b0/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.04.10.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69167d69-1beb-46c8-a0ad-bbba2b3ccecb/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.03.59.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same at the end of the top bodice so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23f6460b-d736-44fa-ba71-3aaa2a5ec924/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.07.09.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial However, keep 7 cm without gathering fabric at two sides of the front part of the bottom dress to make the button area there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd74037d-4eef-49fb-b292-40a5f60e2bc5/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.07.15.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the top and the bottom of the dress together at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42afbb7c-1cf7-4ccf-983f-ce2fe20d8241/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.09.00.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, finish the button area by folding the end fabric inside 1 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff16a90c-e2bf-4284-a9c1-659bf7d29ea8/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.09.07.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then keep folding them in 3 cm which is the width of the button area that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1458bc6-ae9a-446b-9aae-faf1db60e002/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.09.57.png Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the end of the dress, fold the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75fd9973-0166-474d-9ece-4e55121840fd/281554303_755714022427383_1530723367117616784_n.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - 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Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5aad3c7c-60bc-4d09-95d7-a8266cc38c3b/DIY+Paperbag+Shorts+from+scratch+%28High+waist+-+Wide+leg+-+Side+pockets%29+%7C+Simple+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95e1ad41-3d31-4504-8377-792ced2f3546/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.10.06.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Apply all the patterns to the fabric and cut. Cut two pieces of each pattern, two pieces of the back pattern, and four pieces of the pocket pattern. After cutting, don't forget to overlock to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54bbab15-d848-43d6-b26b-662bb8d35b4e/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.10.23.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Connect two pieces of the front part and two pieces of the back part together at the crotch line. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cc36634-a283-4e0c-ada6-3cf84c76e2b4/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.17.49.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial At two sides of the front part, mark 16 cm down from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c28f864-97d4-4a8f-b5fd-5e4ff951692c/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.18.26.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then, add one piece of the pockets at each side from that mark and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc521718-aeca-4c7b-99d1-f42cc24ecb5b/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.18.50.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Do the same for the back part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/375ab789-4f06-4fc6-8e74-7316b887d822/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.19.27.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial After that, connect the front and the back of the shorts together at two sides and at the end of the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa74627d-5271-4a50-8a35-366696252a9d/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.23.13.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial At the pocket area, mark 15 cm from the top of the pocket for the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4671554d-6c07-407a-93de-89b461210a25/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.23.20.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest of it to create a depth pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f326845c-675b-45be-a14b-56aff6209736/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.23.29.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial At the top of the shorts, draw a line at 13 cm under it first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28705def-26f9-40b8-83ef-de1daa7532a6/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.43.29.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then, fold the top fabric to that line to create a waistband for the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0f47fe7-c0ae-4d96-9266-00e5b5f9cb18/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.33.18.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Remember to keep a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later to create the ruffle at the top of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfe53236-baf9-44b9-8100-306a07ca3d1b/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.42.24.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Use the elastic band that's a smaller width than the waistband and measure the width of the elastic band to make the fabric hole for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50ae40a8-a95a-4daa-b4c9-051802f5b216/Screenshot+2025-09-15+at+19.42.37.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/984037c4-0a9e-4373-a96c-4549d3fc52e2/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.44.15.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with 64 cm length, which is the same as your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77288ecc-f953-4a31-90bf-80e69d465496/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.44.58.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Don't forget to close the unsewn space after connecting two ends of the elastic bands together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35d8a1a0-2591-482d-91dc-6394d0e75cfe/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.46.36.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial To the end of the shorts, to create a folding up there, draw a line at 12 cm from the end first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08a630b9-8ad9-494f-a834-c76258edcaff/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.47.05.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then, fold the end fabric to that line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a34d8f0c-2529-4caf-a7cb-e14c6a592b9e/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.47.35.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial After that, fold the end of the hem outside around 3.5 cm and use the iron to create a folding there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/817055ee-240b-411e-b23e-7509624d4b85/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.48.39.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial To make the belt loop for the waistband, cut a long rectangle with 2 cm width and around 30 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/074b13a6-659c-4561-a153-1b1b1273a1c2/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+12.50.58.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Fold two length lines of the rectangle together around 0.5 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64a7f4e9-f554-433e-ae33-3167a2c90204/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.28.18.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then keep folding them again and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9414dd60-9631-4190-94ed-cf4ca963f42a/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.28.36.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial After that, cut it into smaller pieces with around 7 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c63f393-ffcf-4d65-a0ce-a93986ff650a/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.28.59.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Connect one end of the belt loop to the waistband first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f91e3cc8-8f6d-4553-8902-a05a68b90fd1/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.29.31.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Then connect the second end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/187b5afe-a358-44ea-ac2d-77af87974305/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.30.13.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial To make the fabric belt, cut two rectangles with 12 cm width and around 70 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4dd1555e-5a6a-4c11-aeab-5d97e47be76d/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.30.29.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Connect two rectangles together to have a long one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26342c47-c6db-4b90-b794-57da142a58f5/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.32.45.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial After that, fold two sides of the length line together to create a fabric belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4243ff14-bde7-4b8c-9e92-9d64eb877bab/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.32.52.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial Remember to keep a small unsewn space in the middle to turn the belt right-side out after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/746e448f-9cfc-4ba0-9aeb-80392a7cbf1a/Screenshot+2025-09-17+at+22.33.55.png Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial And iron it to keep the folding and make the belt look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4665ea0-1067-4c4e-bc54-d61a73438a6e/DIY+Paperbag+Shorts+from+scratch+%28High+waist+-+Wide+leg+-+Side+pockets%29+%7C+Simple+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Paperbag Shorts from scratch (High waist - Wide leg - Side pockets) | Simple sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1758123564168-6UHCTGA9I6R3A14RNAJT/166462382_241448021053439_8492528747793568915_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial 2.5m of boil fabric in white color Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f6aad8e-d887-4ac5-9cae-d55a9c173a46/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df3fffe7-7a30-4bd6-86b6-0be2fa30624a/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ecdc792f-1183-4edf-bdc0-90d1a9dee454/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd3da84d-9c0c-47c4-a236-229abdfdadb0/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d649d14d-c5da-4e63-9b18-32e3dfb98778/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ba0b07b-382a-4e89-bd32-206afa531aa9/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57343626-bd76-43a4-94d6-eeab54807158/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1757277919551-Z4R8I8MUP2ZMFBBHYHRQ/9.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1757277919550-1WGWJ09CFCQ61BL5V77N/10.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9ed9fa4-e8bf-4dfc-9e99-d022637bc41f/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.38.47.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Start with the bodice part first by connecting the back and two pieces of the front bodice together at the shoulder and two side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1724891-8c81-40df-bce7-0188f3558412/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.43.15.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the sleeve, connect two insides together with pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9797bda7-897a-4877-be40-5cc143cd4292/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.43.28.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the inside sleeve line, mark up 11 cm, which is the length of the placket sleeve that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48cc7f59-acb2-4092-91b1-d031e588c475/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.44.20.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63b15baa-18df-4ae2-8028-da8a69d1ca24/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.45.26.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the placket sleeve, fold the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/073362e8-e827-4d28-97d0-be07e30ddaf7/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.47.31.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the sleeve, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9052a51d-c56e-4fec-9e0c-c8addda436a5/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.47.38.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, create the gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/553ed28e-554f-48c8-806f-dc9a1bfa3a93/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.47.50.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be 22 cm, which is the width of the cuff of the sleeve that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e89224f6-e73f-4d8b-8862-a4b3ca2fdd17/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.49.16.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with 12 cm length, which is two times the length of the cuff that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 24 cm width, which is the width of the cuff that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76843b9d-34d6-47fc-a3b6-9aef06064e8a/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+21.54.23.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one width line of the rectangle to the end of the sleeve first. Make sure to keep one singular seam allowance at two ends of the rectangle for sewing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3926c426-477c-4ac0-bc20-a1c6ccd34e7a/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.09.08.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the length of the rectangle together in half right at the extra seam allowance that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a641f9cc-ff3c-4278-9be6-4d83f076dec6/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.18.09.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn them to the inside to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0426617-b9d0-40ae-8d4f-ee5b1d3d98ce/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.18.55.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, finish the other width of the cuff by folding it inside 1 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dcf434c1-9ee9-42e4-9158-bff8fc67d35b/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.19.40.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, keep folding it to the first seam and make the second seam right there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e78a92e-a012-4642-9a07-992dc405f5d2/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.20.11.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fc7facb-109d-4fcb-910a-80e416314d28/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.20.18.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, create the gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/389a293b-52cb-4602-93e7-c9242f5aa474/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.20.28.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should be the same as the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08dbd31b-ba15-44bb-a6e3-0d8eb506d8a1/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.21.57.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial And the gathering fabric should be at the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c60641e0-a306-4671-9d7a-33e7e1e7c574/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.22.31.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial The next step is connecting the sleeve to the bodice at the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79f4510c-4fd8-4c62-8a2f-60bc70ac63ab/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.41.41.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the ruffle hem, measure the width at the ending line of the front and the back bodice first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36b56864-dfba-4c8b-9fe8-74d74d656417/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.45.20.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, increase that width to two times for each part of the ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adf57a50-134c-43fb-8564-079517dff9ae/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.47.30.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, connect the back ruffle hem to two pieces of the front ruffle hem at two sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afe28dfe-d2ed-469d-bb00-fa4c50b7a8c5/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.49.47.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the ruffle hem, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/710df7ba-9af3-4322-ab45-9da85ee58544/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.50.13.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a635427-163c-41b1-84ca-3a26ab83f832/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.50.20.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should be the same as the total width at the ending line of the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c5b27f4-c32e-46b8-9853-49bc66037f2f/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.51.14.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure to not gather fabric at the button and the buttonhole area at two pieces of the front ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb27b234-01c1-4599-9e75-402f53d5ccc9/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.52.22.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the ruffle hem to the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a93b5fc4-c672-4331-951b-3c16c877e40e/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.53.12.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the neck of the dress, cut a bias rectangle with 3 cm width, which is three times the width of the binding that is wanted, and the same length as the neckline of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70617883-4545-45f7-b8c8-f2cd9b3fbaad/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.54.18.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one length of the bias rectangle to the neck first. Make sure at the button and the buttonhole area, you fold them in place first before adding the binding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83b5a8c7-627f-4896-a94e-054e1359df58/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.54.24.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd090a20-93c2-4d27-a6ee-a7ae458832d9/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.55.33.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make the understitching seam together on the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bd74795-08f1-4261-9c12-9497fe3ab662/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.56.26.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, fold the other length of the bias rectangle over it to hide it inside and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7cc8a371-4f7f-43f7-a81d-3ad92c5a47b2/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.57.01.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the button and the buttonhole area, also fold the end fabric inside 1 cm first. Then, keep folding it to the inside 3 cm, which is the width of the button and the buttonhole area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73543daa-d2af-4406-aae4-d0d78248c90c/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.57.44.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5a6b29e-5c3e-413e-904a-0782a227bec9/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.58.15.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is adding the button and making the buttonhole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2c6f427-a045-40bf-9f3a-584c77918bc6/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+22.58.29.png Blog - DIY Baby doll summer dress (Button front, puff sleeve, ruffle hem) | Step by step sewing tutorial Don't forget to add the button and make the buttonhole at the cuff of the sleeve as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b353fe2c-3c9a-4aca-b30f-95d741c97857/DIY+Baby+doll+summer+dress+%28Button+front%2C+puff+sleeve%2C+ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - 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DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ebbe1606-f422-4c72-835b-c0ac5b427f57/DIY+Summer+Baby+Shower+dress+%28adjustable+shoulder+strap+and+fake+shirring%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755948461938-4JMKX50IF87Q0NQCN4SQ/12.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755948462078-QQI3GT4RDSHM1ZFXDHG9/13.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755948436968-S43PVMJUY0AW6HJLU0CS/14.png Blog - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e815e7d0-addf-420f-a8ad-9e31cfdf37fb/DIY+Summer+Baby+Shower+dress+%28adjustable+shoulder+strap+and+fake+shirring%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/281592b4-b94d-4cb8-a21f-204bbdcac77f/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.38.07.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial After cutting the front bodice pattern, finish the dart there first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/871e1169-c7ba-429c-9796-7b855b0acfae/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.38.55.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, connect it to two side parts of the back bodice at the side line and make the same piece for the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7daa6396-ec55-4ff4-a8f4-29faea0e301d/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.39.58.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial To make the shoulder strap, cut a long rectangle with 4 cm width, which is 4 times the width of the shoulder strap that is wanted, and around 70 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7baae69f-4457-40ae-8f0d-e3b93806f0ca/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.40.15.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Fold two length lines of the rectangle together and sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19c6360d-7656-411d-892a-febd9db1bb9e/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.40.34.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, use a small hair clip to turn it right side out. Don't forget to use the iron to make the seam stay nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32092640-0ba2-4ee5-8a89-28da147d62d8/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.40.40.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Four pieces of the shoulder strap will be ready for the front and the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9f14444-b2a6-43af-a03d-a7727bd053c2/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.41.33.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Add one end of the long shoulder strap to the top of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40492d47-7d8d-4ad7-a2cb-9a210bdf0729/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.41.40.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial At the back bodice, fold two ends of the short shoulder strap together after adding the circle ring there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02a5d753-6ee6-4ba4-900d-dc50146bbb55/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.43.19.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, add it to the position at the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e38e7319-762f-4332-b7ba-e2551fa4feb3/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.43.26.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial And sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a1706ae-3008-4dac-8bd4-0f4efa9d6310/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.44.58.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial To create a fake shirring at the back bodice, cut the middle back bodice pattern in folded fabric at the top width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57a13e37-780a-4bee-a36d-8865e0946ec0/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.45.25.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, fold them together. This will be the middle back bodice pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c556194-8292-49a8-a903-11814edf9a6b/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.45.38.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial From the folding fabric, draw a horizontal line at over 0.5 cm under it. It will be the width of the fabric hole for the elastic band to go through later. Then, keep creating this fabric hole like that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fafc324-3b6f-4241-bfeb-79307fa87b70/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.47.44.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial The width between two fabric holes will be 1.5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaf565e9-5470-4d05-9390-b4fd0f7c69e4/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.46.56.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, sew by the drawing lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f154f8d1-896d-4ff1-ab6d-14e0382dc523/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.48.14.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, use a 0.5 cm elastic band with 26 cm length, which is the width of the first middle bodice part, to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e68aa5d-7202-4676-ad00-17a196a26a09/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.49.19.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, sew two ends of the elastic band to two ends of the fabric holes to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b27babed-2293-47de-a2b6-c049677f8f08/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.49.38.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial And here's the final fake shirring at the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/777d0a66-d310-4f34-9896-f977ea6e16e8/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.50.29.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Connect it to two side parts of the back bodice at the middle and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3882e052-97a9-4a55-bf24-ba5cd2d55643/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.50.59.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial After that, finish the shoulder strap by adding the adjustable ring to the end of the long shoulder strap before connecting it to the first shoulder strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00d07135-2658-43ec-a236-56ce82aedab9/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.51.37.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef49b672-fec4-4a84-b28a-56a0a60b31a6/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.51.48.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial After that, sew the ending line of two pieces of the front bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f947ac8-1c3b-413e-9e13-a22984d2f961/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.53.28.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Moving to the skirt part, add the side pocket to the position at 12 cm under the top of the skirt piece and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f77d4217-cee4-4531-9fd0-53d786c626d0/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.54.10.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial After that, connect two pieces of the skirt part together at the side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5bb9e2c-f442-4253-94d0-a15dc736e9bc/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.54.17.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial To finish the side pocket, mark down at 14 cm from the top of the side pocket, which is the width of the open part of the side pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a59567e5-39d8-470a-9687-e3db9bbe9417/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.55.24.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest together to create a depth for the side pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9015f354-3c57-428f-ac95-b73b616d2b91/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.55.36.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Finish the end of the skirt by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ae535e8-fdd6-4847-9303-d1bf71c1e5df/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.56.59.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial At the top of the skirt part, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efc87be9-9611-4c4c-8c49-81af2497ad00/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.57.13.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial Then, create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ffce01e9-3337-409e-8983-c81ba8bdfc8c/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.57.19.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2aaec70-e1c3-427b-ad81-23b7fabe2926/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.57.34.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial And make sure you don't create a gathering fabric at the fake shirring part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b530c62-442d-4baa-bfa6-adbc33848a1d/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.57.42.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial And here is the final of the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e699b39-3285-432d-b16e-cca700d4bdf3/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+19.59.33.png Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial The last step is connecting the skirt and the bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84051765-a72f-409d-be85-4f7471934466/DIY+Summer+Baby+Shower+dress+%28adjustable+shoulder+strap+and+fake+shirring%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755949326521-FWD3ZW2CQVZUDYMCKURP/515195314_18509540725001253_4361102104583972098_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755949326513-SJ4SWIC0P3S9QRH674HK/515017066_18509540734001253_35572400802358670_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Baby Shower dress (adjustable shoulder strap and fake shirring) | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-bump-friendly-dress-for-my-summer-wardrobe-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/460a5bbd-df66-4c62-96f4-361a17c84b36/DIY+Bump+friendly+dress+for+my+Summer+wardrobe+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f44b1a32-4955-44d9-bb23-e32a0afea4c7/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.29.57.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial 3m of boil fabric 1m of soft cotton fabric for the lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8fb9693-59fd-43c8-80a3-400a93aadfc0/DIY+Bump+friendly+dress+for+my+Summer+wardrobe+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3a8fa80-4fe3-4835-b3b3-1d4fc0507453/DIY+Bump+friendly+dress+for+my+Summer+wardrobe+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5aa1bb8-09c0-4dbc-a9b1-134b55fbacd3/DIY+Bump+friendly+dress+for+my+Summer+wardrobe+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755892313727-AVN2FBMJSNPJTV98BATS/5.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755892313747-EE2KVD2HBF280NVKUOB8/6.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6338d66-907f-48f1-a926-c8b91e1a992d/DIY+Bump+friendly+dress+for+my+Summer+wardrobe+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b07a529-ca95-4a3c-a4b7-98ca90d11715/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.31.18.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with 15 cm width, which is the width of the shoulder strap that is wanted, and 64 cm length, which is 4 times the length from the shoulder to above the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0832668f-3fe1-49ab-8c34-a552d4be5d6f/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.31.58.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half by the length line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/830b3f00-3392-4aa3-90a5-456718a5f57c/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.32.06.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the width line, mark down around 7 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/685bae8d-7349-4076-87a9-32596a7ed4d7/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.32.37.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect this mark to the end of the folding line by a curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eddac78-c66b-4aaa-bece-f2a98a365a27/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.33.17.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, finish that curved line by folding the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c588334c-742a-44b7-9ec1-8a3a4e664101/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.33.56.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Make another one like that, but with 2 cm shorter than the width of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd544973-b7a1-48ea-9daf-11879296d061/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.34.43.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect them together at their length line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45f84d9d-0294-48f5-b41c-e222878defc6/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.34.57.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure to connect them in the different face of their fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50907b92-e21a-45b0-982f-7496b4c7ff7a/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.35.23.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, fold one rectangle over the end of the fabric to the other one and make the second seam to create a fabric hole with over 1 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/623e35f2-a3ea-451e-8731-3e884a1f15b7/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.35.30.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with 1 cm width and 32 cm length, which is two times the length from the shoulder to above the breast. It's also the length of the shoulder strap as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e10ad2d-a624-4cf7-8646-43ca641c379b/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.36.08.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a small pin to help the elastic band go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73275715-98a5-4401-81d3-06160f3b08a8/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.36.17.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew two ends of the elastic band to two ends of the shoulder strap to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9936c648-f39c-47a6-9066-b2912b3664a8/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.37.54.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the bodice part, connect the front and the back bodice together at the side line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edf4de44-a4cb-4b78-a14a-79e1f8efc122/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.38.01.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Also, do the same for the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a97b35f6-86cd-48ef-a146-b972edc584d5/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.38.34.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect them together at the sleeve line and the neckline with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a3f9bb8-0dbf-4f2e-950a-e2b799fcbed8/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.38.41.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Before sewing, add two ends of the shoulder strap that were just finished before to two tops of the sleeve line. Make sure to cut two ends of the shoulder strap to make a slanted line at the sleeve line before doing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fc48424-8bc4-455b-93ec-90e58be8bfe2/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.40.10.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial The shoulder strap should be in the middle between the main fabric and the lining fabric of the bodice part. And sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df7e0c66-a2cf-4cfc-ab34-b6f07478d012/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.40.34.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make an understitching seam at the lining fabric, together on the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/863cd7d0-4760-4789-961a-8400093b8561/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.41.14.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, make a fabric hole with over 1 cm width at the front and the back neck of the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a55765e7-dd51-4c37-8e78-80ef95d056b5/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.41.26.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure to keep a small unsewn space at two ends of the fabric hole for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3488bda-442f-40cf-9512-da0c4d33d588/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.51.03.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial The length of the elastic band will be 22 cm, which is the width between two breasts or two shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e296337-2f84-44ec-abd3-7289109ec7fe/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.51.46.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew two ends of the elastic band to two ends of the fabric hole to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3ad288f-67fd-43b9-9c13-b31a91d6e1f1/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.51.53.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Don't forget to close the unsewn space that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/acac1c2a-fa2c-44e5-af46-ec50e2bd2b0d/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.54.50.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, sew to connect the main fabric and the lining fabric of the bodice part at the underbust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5742d7c-3f7f-4838-aa40-f4377bc3cc36/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.55.11.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, make another seam at over 1 cm under it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7524ace4-cdde-441b-b80d-fc429da47eaa/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.55.18.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Remember to keep a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19abcdb6-ccb4-4b3a-a3b3-9f4b9c89865b/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.56.22.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial The length of the elastic band will be the width of your underbust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88e6e08d-8afb-46aa-a940-29a3f1f8329d/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.56.34.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew two ends of the elastic band together and close the unsewn space that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65d02d54-0553-4f14-82cc-9a34a4308f5d/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+22.58.13.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial At the first tier, connect two length lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b856318-72d6-491a-9673-fa812903a101/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.02.06.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, make two loose seams at the top of the first tier to create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fba9ea41-7a8a-4bb3-bbaf-ddcbd91105c2/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.02.27.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the bodice part, so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a9cbeeb-3cf2-4da7-b09b-0320d5f9133b/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.03.43.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial At the second tier, connect two length lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09e663be-75ce-4df1-a0d5-53faf678e23d/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.03.51.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, finish one width line of the circle fabric by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef36ae81-6f1e-4075-a907-156cd8deba17/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.04.42.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial At the other width line of the circle fabric, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5a72de8-9617-4404-8d2e-5b9638f82d53/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.05.45.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c709b27-a194-4809-ba6e-158223340820/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.04.54.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b73e3a87-da54-46e1-b848-cbcbd8467591/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.07.03.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5e7a906-966f-4fea-953f-24a5390487e2/Screenshot+2025-08-24+at+23.07.10.png Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is connecting the skirt and the bodice part together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/139d5b4f-e126-45c3-978d-6c8600d00279/DIY+Bump+friendly+dress+for+my+Summer+wardrobe+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Bump friendly dress for my Summer wardrobe | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755949692840-TJ0MS5NK8BIV46M829VE/502947751_18503349301001253_978621039058431884_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back 2m of soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/584d7e7f-e262-461c-8c2f-048b4b69f000/DIY+Maxi+skirt+with+gathered+fabric+at+the+front+and+elastic+waistband+at+the+back Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c77c068b-ae5b-4d8a-859e-8acc1cd63292/DIY+Maxi+skirt+with+gathered+fabric+at+the+front+and+elastic+waistband+at+the+back Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/887264c1-397e-47d6-af30-6c754f1a9f73/DIY+Maxi+skirt+with+gathered+fabric+at+the+front+and+elastic+waistband+at+the+back Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42388b6a-7031-4886-8c8f-a13f942c06e2/DIY+Maxi+skirt+with+gathered+fabric+at+the+front+and+elastic+waistband+at+the+back Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d530d39-5ce1-4955-b1e9-7bd4f28f6d64/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.33.40.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back From one width line of the rectangle, mark down on the length line at 8 cm, which is the position of the side pocket that's wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e6bd093-6ae0-4321-b805-1c09c936ee23/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.33.47.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Then, add the pocket there later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89a3cf94-c87b-4d3a-894a-d4176d706b26/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.35.03.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Do the same for the other piece of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaa635ec-eee5-4f34-8019-558a8b62af72/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.35.31.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back After that, connect two pieces of the skirt together at two length lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/779b7deb-e201-4522-8eb6-238b1ab530e4/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.35.48.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back From the top of the pocket, mark down 13 cm, which is the width of the open part of the pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83c47345-4872-4b00-8c23-5e4998518458/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.35.55.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Then, sew the rest together to create a depth for the side pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8b56f43-29f7-43b8-8fdd-3589f44a152f/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.36.38.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back At the top of the skirt, choose one rectangle to be the front part of the skirt first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1103f5e-c694-4e0e-b122-3ff7a515f8ce/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.37.03.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Then, make two loose seams there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9ded35b-f397-4633-8640-7406d2211220/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.37.38.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back After sewing, create the gathering fabric by pulling two front threads while keeping the other one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2858e568-d53d-4917-ad3c-b48f2873145b/Screenshot+2025-08-17+at+15.37.46.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric will be half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff061fb4-0a5d-4614-97c7-a2c03cc7ebd1/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.31.57.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Moving to the waistband, also cut a smaller rectangle for the lining of the front part before using the iron to connect the lining to the front waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0dff0cd1-82c0-487b-8660-aaa3097f4b8e/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.32.46.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Connect two parts of the waistband together at two side lines first. Then, connect one side of the waistband to the top part of the skirt. Make sure you connect the front waistband to the front part of the skirt and the back waistband to the back part of the skirt. Then, sew. After that, fold the other side of the back waistband inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam around 0.5 cm and sew. Make sure your seam will be right at the first seam, so you can hide the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e48173e8-5d32-4846-a2ed-68b41037dc41/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.33.25.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back After the first seam, cut the end fabric in half first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf9b84e9-f1b8-4ea3-be0a-c4431a9f61a1/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.33.36.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Then fold the other side of the pocket over it and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/926806cd-947d-4f46-9640-6ca0b109b28e/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.34.56.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Do the same for the other side of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69f6a67e-2182-4296-ab6b-a72b362306f0/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.37.04.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Now connect two jackets together. Make sure the inside face will face each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad321959-05e1-46be-b9a7-f342e8c137d6/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.37.35.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Connect the sleeve lines together to make sure the sleeve won't be moving when wearing the jacket. The seam can be made over the first one or next to the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4e5539e-f358-409d-ab4b-212c4e49941b/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.38.11.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back After that, connect the rest of the jacket together and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5dd06930-900a-4f28-9e6b-3036f2227ab5/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.38.32.png Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back Then use bias tape with 1.5 cm width to cover them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755355552693-V54E2UQSTRXD17F5KERO/484110085_18487865137001253_9217590201894063692_n.jpg Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755355552810-4DQ1TMKTK5QAYWD45H0B/483626035_18487865164001253_5208332672337570776_n.jpg Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755355596128-63AMRNYZS3D8UW6EJR8G/483626035_18487865155001253_3143297267992108667_n.jpg Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755355596233-24MVSC0U6U75LIT9L07S/484213753_18487865146001253_8684462013060498023_n.jpg Blog - DIY Maxi skirt with gathered fabric at the front and elastic waistband at the back https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-pearl-bra-step-by-step-tutorial-for-beginners monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1edb001a-ee16-46a0-a40b-3a38ce0c37ea/DIY+PEARL+BRA+-+Step+by+step+tutorial+for+beginners Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bafda9b7-a31a-4338-bb0c-e914b9998b19/Screenshot+2025-08-16+212521.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Pearl (around 0.8 cm for the width of the pearl) Crystal string (non or not too stretchy) Scissors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3422d10-2705-4312-be92-79dba5fbfbbc/Screenshot+2025-08-16+212627.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners The first step, cut around 30 cm of crystal string. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2f71d6d-292c-41b1-a478-1f339c041787/Screenshot+2025-08-16+212921.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Then, put 4 pearls into the middle length of the string. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ad60a7e-b591-471f-a8ab-1907bd1351dd/Screenshot+2025-08-16+212945.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Put one end of the string back into one pearl on the same side to create a little hole. So, you can put the other end of the string through it after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e37a01b5-6cf5-4a47-ac88-a013f8cc6184/Screenshot+2025-08-16+213050.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Use your hands to hide the connected part between 2 sides of the string inside the pearl. This is the first knot type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2491e225-dcc3-4015-a876-e73589063f5a/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.46.49.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners The next step, put 2 pearls on one side and one pearl on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07dcbb53-5bbd-4af9-8e74-fd59235501c5/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.47.43.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners And create the hole at the side of 2 pearls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37f90bda-626a-4cbb-9f1f-338235ca0630/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.48.31.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Then, put the end of the string at the other side through it. This is the second knot type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b40f2bd-f126-4086-94ad-eb537a5f9f66/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.48.56.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners This is the second knot type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b97264a-212c-41c6-886f-ba38485735c7/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.50.45.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Keep doing it until the length of the pearl line is the same as your bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00d06e11-f845-48c3-8d0e-e371bcb5df7b/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.49.50.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Don't worry if your string gets shorter while doing it. You just need to hide it by piercing 2 ends of the string through the pearls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9be76569-e32a-4702-9931-d5641c065867/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.51.34.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Then, cut the new string and continue with your work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cbc8eb1-02ed-45bc-900d-0775d65347fd/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.52.19.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners When it gets to the length of your bust, it's time to change the direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29633e0a-bc6e-4d45-b73d-503721aecf0e/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.26.36.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Instead of making the hole at the 2-pearls side, do it at the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5ab86bf-4cb4-466e-8597-d7101799b531/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+15.52.56.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Do it one more time like that and you will see that you're already at the second line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fac52acb-b0fb-4d76-9994-7a4012402b98/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.29.08.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Put one end of the inside string through the pearl next to it at the first line to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e52f26b7-ffa7-4ee7-ad76-c98f0abec4af/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.29.52.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners After that, instead of 3 pearls, you just need 2 pearls with 1 pearl at each side of the string. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab7ada19-3567-4b33-8e2e-d7f09b17fea8/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.31.07.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners And make the hole at the inside pearl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4368fe6-f1d3-469e-854a-8e39c7d8c083/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.31.20.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners This is the third knot type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/428a2c8d-df1e-4680-be00-a83d4b259bb0/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.33.07.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Keep doing this knot type until you get to the width of 12 cm. It's around 10 lines of pearls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/884c7ac5-b40d-4b1f-ad04-23a00888e3c7/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.33.14.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners So you'll have a rectangle with 41 cm length, which is half of the bust size, and 12 cm width. And it'll be the back of the bra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2008e9b4-5066-4103-a54f-dace7e04b093/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.35.11.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Using the same method, make another rectangle with a 45 cm length, which is half of the bust size + 4 cm, and 6 cm width. It'll be the front of the bra. Make sure the first line of this rectangle has to be an even number of pearls, so you can create two breast parts after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7761112c-48ba-4dfa-a919-347ab109ea62/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.36.40.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners At the front of the bra, use the same method to create one more line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d3f8c8b-a9f0-4ebe-9ddd-2d0083653dc5/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.36.57.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners However, stop this line at one pearl before the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/776767bc-818d-465e-ab8d-9d3e82f358ea/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.39.08.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Then, move up and make another line. It'll create the gap between the middle line and this line. But don't worry, you can fill it up later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7edeff2f-b1cc-412d-9e38-ef1bce7f264c/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.41.00.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Keep doing the same thing until the width of the outside line is 12 cm, which is the same as the back part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15a29389-03d7-400b-bc07-89c717f2e4aa/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.42.46.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners So, at the next line, you need to stop at 1 pearl before the end. It's the same way as the middle line that was done before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a65f3a4-c94b-436d-9144-b018259e7a57/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.43.18.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Keep doing until you go to the top point. It's time to fill up the gaps. You can use the same string you have used or a new one is okay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba006996-e5c3-4223-b80b-cb015cc05c04/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.46.10.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Just remember to use 2 sides of the string to connect all the pearls together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e136b1b2-063d-44de-a92d-0c2768c055e2/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.47.52.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Do the same for the other side to finish the front part of the bra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b2e565d-2260-4bd7-853c-8483e10abc88/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.48.06.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Now, connect the front and the back part together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a6e63e8-1a6d-4872-8c34-0f1cf8720485/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+17.51.23.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners The next step is making the shoulder ties for the bra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a979bbd5-21e8-470d-94e5-a76d429e2dd7/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+18.00.16.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners At the top of the breast part, use the second knot type to create the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c0d1593-d679-410d-b93d-c4fa7c18e5e3/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+18.00.24.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Keep doing until the length of the tie is around 32-34 cm, which is 2 times the length from your shoulder to under the armpit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfc740f1-4ee1-4c8b-aa27-5b076ac924f9/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+18.01.27.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners At the end of the tie, turn the direction to make the next line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/870a80d6-3191-416c-9d86-853580209e22/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+18.02.32.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Then, use the third knot type to make the shoulder ties wider. So the width of the ties will be 3 lines of pearls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efc89a94-f217-44cb-bbf5-f8a56836da04/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+18.04.17.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Now, connect one end of the tie to the back of the bra. Move it inside a bit. So the tie won't fall off your shoulder when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4154850-6bee-4ef1-b038-5dc69950634b/Screenshot+2025-08-18+at+18.04.25.png Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners Do the same to make the other tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd2e6d04-1d17-4696-a1f2-ddea833ce58a/DIY+PEARL+BRA+-+Step+by+step+tutorial+for+beginners Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners - Make it stand out DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81a3d720-2052-41fe-a1f3-62199342d57c/DIY+PEARL+BRA+-+Step+by+step+tutorial+for+beginners Blog - DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners - Make it stand out DIY PEARL BRA - Step by step tutorial for beginners https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruched-crop-top-from-old-t-shirt-in-3-different-ways-another-way-to-re-use-your-old-t-shirts monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26d3dc5c-beb4-4671-aae7-1ff1ea4c21b3/DIY+ruched+crop+top+from+old+T-shirt+in+3+different+ways+-+Another+way+to+re-use+your+old+T-shirts Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9d91c4a-ef3b-4693-96fd-d06f2fbb6921/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.16.58.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts T-shirt Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36a3c859-933b-40da-97ee-b78f98bee771/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.16.58.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts To make this crop top, use the small size T-shirt. That is a little tight to your body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30b077b5-0469-4d65-b262-2f7522870d13/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.20.48.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts First, measure the length of the crop top. From the neck, go down 38 cm, which is the width from your shoulder to your belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf4c1adb-0545-40d8-9b9c-2813255d13e2/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.20.57.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, draw a horizontal line and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5043471-ef42-4ed3-9ab0-ef5e0424dacf/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.25.47.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, fold the end of the crop top to the inside to hide the cutting. Use the pins to hold the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e37eaae-004b-40ca-869d-502c4bc33270/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.25.54.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c02864e-8e46-4ffe-bf30-1dd7c4006c72/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.26.43.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts At the leftover fabric of the T-shirt, cut two rectangles with 4 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f7e6fe6-c0c3-4daf-9526-24fcf3900075/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.26.53.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Also, draw a straight line at the middle of each rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/002b009c-88dc-430c-b735-c51623aa67e2/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.28.30.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, fix each rectangle to each side of the crop top, right under the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97c27c24-de41-4b16-ba78-c097b09859b3/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.28.15.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, sew the middle line and also two sides of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5cca1adb-9284-4115-9929-66ebba809b30/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.29.19.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Now, make the ruched ties for the crop top. Draw four rectangles with 3cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64263848-11a9-49df-ac25-ed70cc2743cc/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.29.26.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, fold two edges of the rectangle inside, at the middle. Then, fold again. So, it'll be like making bias tape. Use the pins to hold the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cedb5ea6-2466-46b1-8331-02b69d600eae/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.29.36.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b3fa454-42b8-44ec-8da0-d77c7e2cad78/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.30.39.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, use a safety pin to put each tie inside the fabric hole—two ruched ties at each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d114b9ad-cf43-4b18-af4f-20d918de1180/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.30.46.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, sew one end of the ruched tie to close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c6e530c-8a4d-492f-bcc9-d0de745d6c1a/DIY+ruched+crop+top+from+old+T-shirt+in+3+different+ways+-+Another+way+to+re-use+your+old+T-shirts Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts - Make it stand out DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b385ce1-0214-4104-9834-4f6613c681a2/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.37.20.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts To make this crop top, use the medium size T-shirt, which is the T-shirt that's not too tight to your body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50c0e991-c0b0-4dc2-80f3-093501662086/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.37.26.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts The first step is measuring the length of the crop top. From the neck, go down 38 cm, which is the width from your shoulder to your belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9470e16a-61b2-48b6-adf1-3fa77706747e/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.37.33.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, draw a horizontal line and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6f58af2-e5ef-4558-a141-d647c04af3f2/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.37.39.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, at the line under the hand, mark at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/247b4349-16e1-4476-8f01-062cd0ef0b14/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.37.49.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts From there, connect that mark to two sides of the neck to create the V-neck. Also, draw a straight line from that mark down to the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/baec36cd-1a3c-49c5-9c1d-fe02d6e2ec1d/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.38.02.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, cut by the drawing lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fd88cd5-eab0-43d1-b536-7f43dd0fd96c/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.39.56.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts The next step is to finish the end of the crop top by folding it inside to hide the cutting. Use the pins to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02af7715-9e57-4e75-8c20-ab828b5d6567/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.40.03.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b79fafc-5a0f-4525-ba2b-18f0077dbef9/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.41.31.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts At the leftover fabric, draw a rectangle with 2.5 cm width. It'll be the lining fabric for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1c35fa7-4361-4671-be4e-9ed36cb5d63a/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.42.33.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After cutting, fix the rectangle to the neck. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf85eeca-0a19-4a8d-82dd-80fef5327be2/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.43.13.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After the first seam, fold the leftover fabric of the rectangle inside. Then, use the pins to hold the folding and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42324023-40d1-469c-9fa3-b99fc5eb05dd/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.44.28.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Also, use the pins to hold two sides of the front crop top together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68b1e75c-46ae-46e0-a2d4-bfbdf884e24d/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.44.49.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, draw a straight line with 2 cm from the outside. Then, sew at that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2497bca-03b1-40de-b11f-c9121ccd17af/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.45.13.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, sew another seam at two sides to make the fabric holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/185c9999-9294-40ac-94ad-d5a01495a39c/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.46.44.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Now, make the tie for the crop top from the leftover fabric. Draw a rectangle with 3 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7583a50b-9f31-4b1f-9436-06ae38f18116/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.47.02.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, fold two edges of it to the inside at the middle. Then, keep folding it again. It'll be like making a bias tape. Use the pins to hold the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccce0cee-2ecd-4801-bbc4-0c9317a00d41/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.47.09.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d64d0c88-e33c-4d44-a1f2-3ce985db9e66/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.47.59.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, use a safety pin to put the tie to go inside one fabric hole, from the end to the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/884dc319-96e4-4ee1-bbd2-fecb13679f14/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.48.31.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, go down to the other fabric hole from the top to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93bdf9c7-cec2-46f4-9263-51534dcdbb58/DIY+ruched+crop+top+from+old+T-shirt+in+3+different+ways+-+Another+way+to+re-use+your+old+T-shirts Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts - Make it stand out DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fa317cf-c71b-427a-8b82-044f4be01359/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.56.16.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts To make this crop top, use the small size T-shirt that is pretty tight to your body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/413eefe4-ea4d-46c7-ab2e-d942f6dd3655/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.57.43.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts First, cut the main body of the crop top. From the end of the T-shirt, go up 26 cm, which is the width from the upper breast to the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ade8c3b6-9657-42ea-bca5-47bb6a243347/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.58.43.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, draw a horizontal line and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/867a30cc-7e5f-4490-8b53-c5e8147cecf8/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+01.59.32.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After cutting, fold the end of the top inside to hide the cutting. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/625caa31-7225-4fe4-83d6-3b5c46bdf81d/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.01.41.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts At the top of the T-shirt, draw four rectangles with 3 cm width. They'll be the ties for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b67a8c44-586c-4644-9353-b2a9466656ce/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.02.24.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Doing similar to what was done before, fold two edges of the rectangle inside at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/829c3a25-d7de-4c95-baeb-12bbf8322496/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.02.48.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, fold it again. It's like making a bias tape. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f7b8755-d80b-461d-959f-eef55cfca6c1/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.04.07.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts At the leftover fabric of the top, cut another two rectangles with 4 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67e0a855-eb4f-4f58-9262-c1c678a72703/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.04.14.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Also, draw a line at the middle of each rectangle. They'll be the fabric holes for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd9d5aed-f7f2-4884-97d4-4462b11729f5/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.05.11.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts From the outside of the main body, go to the inside 8 cm and draw a straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd93a8a3-a172-4b7d-b8a0-082d74815003/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.05.47.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After that, fix the rectangles to that line with pins. Then, sew at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f461d352-b70b-488d-bba1-84e2125a311c/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.06.21.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts After the first seam, make another seam at two sides of each rectangle to create the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97dd3250-6d11-4a01-aa0d-81231c626a9c/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.07.11.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Turn to the back of the main body. From the outside, go to the inside 8 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b51313c-7219-43d2-8160-876b79fbe448/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.07.50.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Then, fix two ties at that mark. And sew to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a728e432-4b88-4770-9110-cc103b300fc1/Screenshot+2025-08-09+at+02.08.17.png Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts Now, just move two ties from the back to the front, going through the fabric hole to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3e2ae33-c48f-4b99-9a2b-e52e520d307a/DIY+ruched+crop+top+from+old+T-shirt+in+3+different+ways+-+Another+way+to+re-use+your+old+T-shirts Blog - DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts - Make it stand out DIY ruched crop top from old T-shirt in 3 different ways - Another way to re-use your old T-shirts https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-puff-sleeve-selkie-dress-finding-my-perfect-spring-dress-episode-1 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e792a17-d0b2-4fc6-9ba6-929fc86ac6da/Making+Puff+sleeve+Selkie+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+1 Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e259df62-0157-4a85-8054-36eda4f6d33f/Screenshot+2025-11-01+at+23.06.03.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 3.5m of Mix Chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762165615742-2B8N46G0TEZZHVV2K68O/2.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762165615629-PIP7265QLVU6B172CS30/3.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39b50af4-b81c-44e2-b34a-169225ae4210/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.27.38.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Use the elastic band with 1 cm width for the shoulder band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b572fd3-ca00-493f-81cf-b45e4d4869d4/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.27.50.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Measure the width of the fabric you need to fold in to create a fabric hole for the elastic band first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9750c2d2-8fc9-4022-aa04-7587d8de659e/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.28.04.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Then, draw a line at 4 cm inside the outside line later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2655999-d9d7-469c-b88b-bb5d41f77205/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.28.34.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Fold the edge of the fabric inside around 0.5 cm to hide the cutting line first, then keep folding it to the line drawn before that and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aba00019-4faf-43a8-8f73-a561c6986c8a/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.29.52.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 After that, sew two lines under the armpit together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/915e8163-f19c-4702-9c52-90a51d95e768/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.30.13.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 At the end of the sleeve, fold the edge fabric two times to finish the end, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de89ee30-c16f-4df8-8867-dce3569752b8/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.30.34.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 From the end of the sleeve, draw a line at 5 cm inside it. It will be the area for another elastic band to create the puffy sleeve there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19bb7a5c-a2f6-4a53-81d9-1f05e83d750c/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.31.02.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Cut a long rectangle with 4 cm width and 100 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1cfa078-1492-4696-96f0-9ec10a19e974/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.31.22.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Then, connect two ends of this rectangle together to have a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2da3210e-95ce-4dc1-a215-84e921ed432d/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.31.57.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Connect the circle fabric to the sleeve at the line just drawn before that and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/667aa2b9-3438-49bb-94fb-452686d54bd9/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.32.01.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 But keep a small unsewn space at one seam to put the elastic band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adb30ce4-922a-4f7d-beee-26de0f2db44e/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.33.01.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Now it's time for the elastic band. The length of the elastic band at the shoulder is around 34 cm, which is two times the width from the shoulder to the upper breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52be80d4-cfd8-40e0-b280-289a88bd6ed1/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.33.20.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Once you put the elastic band through the hole in the sleeve, check to make sure the gathered part is 16 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/476a723e-912b-4ba2-ad26-88d6119c39a8/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.34.15.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Use an elastic band that is 26 cm long for the end of the sleeve. This length is the width of your arm plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b774b3a8-6af3-46fc-9dc0-5b8b0b1facf7/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.49.32.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Then, put the elastic band through the hole that just made before at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df73696b-f620-4a98-8267-c44044963477/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.48.01.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Remember to sew the end of the elastic band and close the un-sew space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/019c8fb9-638e-4a85-94f4-9eda89584c36/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.34.32.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Here are the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11a0537c-dc0f-4135-b6ea-f0070dc0c8f3/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdb093c8-d551-4486-a944-6be2aef08a62/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.51.35.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Here is the front bodice of the dress pattern after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e7f2b41-5363-4a2b-a43f-5727c011cee9/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.51.45.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Then fold two straight lines at the front bodice first, then sew by the curved line later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ca2bd03-237c-4478-b580-c92c34fccda3/Screenshot+2025-11-02+at+01.52.46.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Remember to make two pieces like that for the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6d4ae3d-ca88-4f91-9f46-2537c8277dd0/Pattern+%283%29+%281%29.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e7941c5-699b-40c8-b51b-1ff82c7511b6/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.25.21.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 After cutting, connect two parts of the back bodice to the front bodice, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4191b43f-4e67-4428-b1fd-dcec46f8d181/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.27.11.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Now, connect the sleeve to the bodice. Connect the sleeve to one piece of the bodice first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/625a8517-0678-4786-816f-3600b30e66c0/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.27.42.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Then, connect them to the other piece of the bodice later. Make sure the sleeve has to be at the middle between two bodices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea79f8c0-cdaf-4a24-b2cb-2fc36972f206/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.28.49.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Then, sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9eb7ee6-b709-4b1f-8f94-e636b6459e14/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.30.15.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 After the first seam, make the second seam outside to gather the fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23fa8cd4-c86d-4b61-841f-7eabf9f12f84/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.30.25.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 And here is the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/768e0a1e-98d2-49e2-b5b1-40e26f0a033a/Pattern+%283%29+%282%29.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e167d10-4f86-4609-bc36-9b011f5dc2d5/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.33.27.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Connect two rectangles together to have a long rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcc58259-f424-4966-bb8a-46b0fff8980a/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.34.32.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 After that, cut two other rectangles with 25 cm length and 200 cm width to create the layer at the end of the bottom dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4411132-14a8-4248-9ff2-a57986991e75/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.36.31.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Connect two rectangles together at two sides to create a long rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/067165c4-89ab-403e-bbcd-15fdd4ea6feb/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.36.54.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 At one edge of the rectangle, fold the end fabric inside two times to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be8ecb27-0fc3-4fc2-80a4-c8f391eb16d1/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.37.03.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 On the other end, make a loose seam first, then pull the thread to create a ruffle there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c76cbb7-b5b7-4855-9811-876dfad7c1ca/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.37.33.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Make sure the width in the end has to be the same with the width of the first long rectangle created before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e4c77fe-c3fb-4d7a-b0f0-352ac28a5808/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+16.46.47.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Now, connect the ruffle layer to the end of the first long rectangle and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aedf51fc-bc15-4662-8f9a-5ad044dadc22/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+17.02.45.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Moving to the top of the bottom dress, make a loose seam first, then create a ruffle later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/028305d5-9e0e-4938-8010-5bc228f0e79b/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+17.03.41.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Make sure the final width of the ruffle has to be the same with the width of the end bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c59ab9cd-f3bd-4633-9471-ad62ff140aff/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+17.04.46.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 Now, connect the top and the bottom of the dress together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1480363-ac86-4f90-9de7-f74ce759c258/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+17.05.00.png Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 The last step is putting the invisible zipper at the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14b4a093-5827-47a2-b6b8-bddf2ad34f9e/148464560_158919902706911_3057878499685287486_n.jpg Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91e09d67-81be-4069-87f3-fde2a5ddfc37/Making+Puff+sleeve+Selkie+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+1 Blog - Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Making Puff sleeve Selkie dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 1 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-reversible-jacket-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/428e84ad-c3cb-46a1-93b6-a6717c61856e/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2da1287-eda8-41cb-b593-aca4d64c1eaf/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial 1.5m of each type of fabric. I used khaki fabric and wool fabric for this jacket. Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49366f59-642a-4ba6-a2a3-802ae819712e/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/acc604e4-7680-4797-be95-90616c8d02ef/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc92904b-979a-4c71-a125-a8f2237fd152/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e6c4149-0601-4581-b204-e25d31927373/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00bba741-0cf6-4aca-9037-d189661f2923/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e3c0c97-4990-4feb-a44a-ff1c8baa095a/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93517fda-6b60-48a1-b575-d46d0e7bb10d/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d256eb2-e089-4bf8-ac99-4338dc6f0afb/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c736089-d3db-4452-a115-f2f7ed4af73f/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.17.14.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Here's the back bodice piece of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cfebd83-591c-4f80-80fb-0baf1cadc9ac/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.17.49.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect it to two pieces of the front bodice at the shoulder and two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c5ea4b7-39ef-4291-b633-078e6a914888/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.26.03.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial At the sleeve, connect two under the armpit lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1c63f11-a626-4e89-a0dc-e495bafce8ce/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.26.13.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the sleeves to the bodice at the sleeve line and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f701d4e4-710c-430a-a581-aafb7c49c3c8/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.29.03.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the other face of the jacket. However, for this face, make it a bit different to the other one by adding the fake pocket at the end of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1625c71e-4a60-4a44-92e3-7694e31cbfb6/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.28.20.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with 15 cm width, which is the width of the pocket that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 20 cm length, which is two times the length of the pocket plus 4 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/deddfc9a-1a0b-45cc-8641-9fd06415f89d/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.29.28.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half by the length line first then sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10b5d393-aa1e-4d0c-bc2b-dd468deaf0a1/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.30.13.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Use bias tape with 1.5 cm width to cover on and go up the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7dab493-606a-4d1f-9fc4-0bb1871c7ed7/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.30.40.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4365225b-0b5e-409a-b8ec-d70856f84df0/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.31.40.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial At the front bodice of the jacket, draw a line at 15 cm above the ending line. It's the top of the pocket that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff061fb4-0a5d-4614-97c7-a2c03cc7ebd1/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.31.57.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial From the middle of the front bodice, mark inside 7.5 cm on the horizontal line drawn before that. It will be the side position of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0dff0cd1-82c0-487b-8660-aaa3097f4b8e/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.32.46.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then add the pocket there later and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e48173e8-5d32-4846-a2ed-68b41037dc41/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.33.25.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, cut the end fabric in half first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf9b84e9-f1b8-4ea3-be0a-c4431a9f61a1/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.33.36.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the other side of the pocket over it and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/926806cd-947d-4f46-9640-6ca0b109b28e/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.34.56.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the other side of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69f6a67e-2182-4296-ab6b-a72b362306f0/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.37.04.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Now connect two jackets together. Make sure the inside face will face each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad321959-05e1-46be-b9a7-f342e8c137d6/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.37.35.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the sleeve lines together to make sure the sleeve won't be moving when wearing the jacket. The seam can be made over the first one or next to the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4e5539e-f358-409d-ab4b-212c4e49941b/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.38.11.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect the rest of the jacket together and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5dd06930-900a-4f28-9e6b-3036f2227ab5/Screenshot+2025-06-25+at+20.38.32.png Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then use bias tape with 1.5 cm width to cover them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a122ca4-1270-4d3e-8322-453a0f85e916/DIY+Reversible+Jacket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755356646387-QRDJ8T7TGG5RBFDCG9HN/335605171_1609891739527281_77394977240935377_n.jpg Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1755356646407-N9KK5WXU9OYX7NACZOBM/335911299_243402694784215_8507453248039213539_n.jpg Blog - DIY Reversible Jacket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-tennis-skirt/pleated-skirt-with-inside-short monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18e51a2a-f14d-4ca8-a04f-00d02adc4f3b/DIY+TENNIS+SKIRT%2FPLEATED+SKIRT+%28with+inside+short%29 Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80734e76-1007-499f-80fc-02005f202ec3/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.47.31.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) 1.5m fabric of lightly woven polyester Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Button https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/039988da-f588-45de-8e1b-c25505048560/2.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) - Make it stand out The skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae4c4b0f-1052-4690-82f8-18064e1d130c/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.47.53.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) From the top, go down 12 cm and draw a horizontal line. It's the length of the pleated part that will be sewn later. In opinion, don't make it longer than that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9eab9936-5688-4b52-aec5-f150ffe836ab/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.48.11.jpg Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) At the top, mark at 2 cm from outside first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/255f2a9f-cf08-4849-a0cd-332d228f74e5/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.49.39.jpg Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Then from that mark, make another mark 4 cm away from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b8fdbdb-2981-421c-8908-25e67ea20dc9/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.50.17.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Do the same for the horizontal line as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96c8f119-3d2e-4ff9-81d4-68f41dd94e89/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.51.12.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Now fold the group of 3 marks together to create the pleated part. Fold the same for the top and the horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5af0f9b-6746-4412-8d1d-1a3729edb78f/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.51.19.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Use the pins to hold your folding. Keep folding until the width of the folding is the same with your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/905a0f5a-b113-48be-b5aa-32849043f2ba/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.52.12.jpg Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) However, the width of the folding at the horizontal line needs to be longer than the upper line. Because it's the part under your belly and above your butt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ce3d460-fab2-4490-baad-61ed6d87cb96/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.53.44.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) So move the folding at this line a bit to make it longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef38bb3c-2089-450b-aeca-4a352ef27687/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.53.52.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Make sure the total width of this folding line will be the width of your body at 16 cm under the belly button + 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9585a1fb-a37b-4216-ad18-f410d1caea7c/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.54.32.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) After that, use the pins to fix the folds between two folding lines. Then sewing these foldings to create the fixed pleated part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4e7863f-19f1-4011-afb0-1b52add86bd4/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.55.08.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) After these seams, make one seam at the top to keep all the foldings stay at the same side and not move around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e636d39e-10d8-4af9-99c6-8512db934849/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.55.42.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Cut at 2 cm extra at two sides of the skirt for the zipper later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4204e81-5f7e-4021-9442-932b303172a8/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.56.05.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) At the end of the skirt, fold the end fabric two times to hide the cutting and to finish the hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa122196-2274-4cca-8151-c0fbc67e90f2/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.57.46.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Now it's time to make the pleated for the rest of the skirt under the foldings. Fold them together to make sure it's nice first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5ba3f39-ec70-4bb2-8cb1-4ed66a7418ea/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+01.57.25.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Then use the iron to create the pleating. Next step is making the pants inside the skirt. If you don't want to make it, you can skip this part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/009c43d5-ce02-44c9-8cc5-531137bdaace/DIY+TENNIS+SKIRT%2FPLEATED+SKIRT+%28with+inside+short%29 Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe74b67e-74c7-4a3b-b460-ca85518a7aed/4.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c434ae4e-d03f-49bd-91e5-ebfaac2ca4fb/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.01.34.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) After cutting, sew two crotch lines of the front and the back pants together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/297dac42-432e-4cf5-9653-3f2bdea3666b/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.01.58.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Then connect the front and the back pants at two sides and at the end of the crotch after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ee6d6ab-0158-46d2-86fc-f2d541de1db9/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.02.04.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) However, at one side of the pants, mark at 18 cm from the top. It'll be the zipper area later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7dec895-7b31-4f6d-8edb-e351640b5c37/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.02.24.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f26bfbe8-5657-4449-a896-29a674fbda6e/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.03.12.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Fold the end fabric at the leg of the pants inside to finish the hem. And sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a161d6b6-25ee-4382-a556-280f419ec54d/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.03.44.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Because the pants will be put inside the skirt, need to make the waist of the pants meet the waist of the skirt. Measure the waist size of the pants first. So can know how much extra fabric to fold in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d40734bd-4f9b-4b0c-8138-6f92c7ab94e8/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.05.29.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) And in this case, it's 16 cm different. So make 4 foldings with 4 cm each one at two sides of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d19256f0-db81-42b8-b773-a870d85e8402/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.04.43.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Whatever you do, just need to make sure the waistband of the pants has to be the same with the waistband of the skirt, including 2 cm at two sides of the skirt as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6254d445-2dd6-4f35-9092-41099314f6a1/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.06.07.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Now connecting the pants and the skirt together at the waistband and also at the zipper area. Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/818146ce-c0b4-41fa-b614-3d531c2be7f8/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.06.23.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Use an invisible zipper for this skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/074a8edf-60c2-4239-b141-f8780ec87abe/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.06.48.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Fix one side of the zipper to one side of the skirt first. Then fix another side after. And sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce523e3a-ccd6-423a-ab14-b104cc7c4c46/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.36.56.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) After that, connect the fabric under the zipper together to finish this part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1a054f1-9785-4a1e-86e7-4856b28eebbd/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a7cd2db-6728-48bd-b467-e8c50c043144/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.39.21.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Use the lining to make the waistband thicker. So it'll have a nicer form for the skirt. But you don't have to do it if you don't have the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a9b55f7-a469-46b2-a33d-e6befc8a6776/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.35.11.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) Connect the waistband to the top of the skirt first. Remember to keep a little extra fabric at two sides of the waistband to fold in later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b732bed-39f7-43c9-ace7-108112acdd3b/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.50.23.png Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) After the first seam, fold the other edge of the waistband inside around 1 cm first. Then fold it over the first seam to hide the sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6bae5644-8b8b-4528-84b5-c7626af82cc3/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+02.50.52.jpg Blog - DIY TENNIS SKIRT/PLEATED SKIRT (with inside short) At one side of the waistband, make it a little longer or over the top to have the space for the buttonhole later. 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Don't forget to overlock the fabric after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8a1bdf6-ea45-4be8-a1fd-04fbff060bcc/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.49.47.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the two pieces of the front pattern, connect them together at the middle first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/360a9bf2-7f68-4443-b11f-97aa635aa940/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.49.54.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial However, keep around 11 cm open at the end of the shoulder line to create the open area for the sleeve later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b556b22b-08d7-4c53-9cae-a47902c041ac/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.51.28.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric at the end of the shoulder line inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a456b61c-304d-4bff-a879-d67826f1868d/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.52.23.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect two under armpit lines of the front and the back bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/538c7905-9344-4b47-a5df-5306dd07ee01/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.53.22.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the sleeve, making a loose seam first then create the puffy later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00701d0b-96ba-4a03-8b89-c512212ff688/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.53.22.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of the puffy should be bigger than the wrist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c688867f-7acc-4f89-8806-39b793de3ed7/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.53.55.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with 5 cm width and around 60 cm length or longer to hem the end of the sleeve and also to create a tie there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/607e4bc1-37e6-4393-a66e-5c7f276514b9/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.54.35.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew to make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6dae605c-e09b-40c7-a8b4-80caf06005ce/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.56.22.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the other side of the rectangle inside two times and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3774cb18-4b2f-45a3-83c2-dec32283a0d3/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.56.22.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial To hem the neck of the top bodice, use a long rectangle with around 2.5 cm width and 120 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b2362ab-45f6-405a-bd87-2865198c83f2/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.57.09.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial The way to hem the neck is quite similar to the way done for the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7378e053-e078-48d6-99d3-3f60dfd8790d/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.57.58.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial However, the folding to finish the hem will be inside instead of outside like the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23e64f06-ef8e-46b5-b770-b758181fcb85/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+16.58.30.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the top bodice, connect two front parts together at the gap of the neck. And finish the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b1ce8d2-6ed5-466f-8da7-7714f71d50f6/14.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/428fa8cd-774c-4fc7-9836-8d156bce1bba/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.00.09.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two pieces together at the curved line and in the first tier of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/515ccfdf-15c4-4804-a9fc-dfba17250742/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.04.15.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial The second tier is two rectangles with 25 cm length, which is the same with the first tier, and 105 cm width, which is 1.5 times the width of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8f9a611-2147-4eba-9e23-bbd18bac8d8d/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.03.47.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two pieces of the second tiers together at the width line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e771ec5f-2a15-4f03-8e12-eb4430737f73/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.08.51.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the end fabric inside two times at one end of the length line and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9caa1d7-8546-439f-bd33-94a121e3418c/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.09.17.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the other end of the length line, making a loose seam first then create a puffy later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28e0381f-d0ec-48e5-97f3-722d584bda7e/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.09.25.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final length of the puffy has to be 69 cm, which is the same length of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91be3d19-b3b6-4ad1-aac4-27b986e5a53a/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.12.14.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the first tier and the second tier together to finish the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d364575f-3eef-49b4-8693-be44c4fac5b7/15.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4a3a932-528d-4055-b110-61483e5241b5/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.13.35.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew two pieces of the lining together at the side first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc5df49f-55e6-41cd-838a-d877f1ac4f28/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.13.45.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the end of the lining inside two times to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97ac8c1f-2944-4981-b2a0-7a55b9cfb195/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.15.18.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now it's time to connect the top and the bottom of the dress together at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97a94c30-77c3-423d-92a0-209cb73083e9/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.14.28.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial After fixing them together, keep connecting the lining part to the waist then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5344720f-f54f-4541-b482-2efcecaadcfd/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.16.24.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an elastic band with 1.5 cm width to make the waist for the dress to fit the body when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/914a7c6d-8133-4dc9-a016-43fe16a81d09/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.16.30.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial So create a fabric hole with around 2 cm width at the waist for the elastic band to go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5ac437b-5cf6-4470-99c1-c80617577497/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.16.49.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew and leave a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95bfe4c8-4866-414c-b09d-0241889f6295/Screenshot+2025-06-10+at+17.19.17.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial Don't forget to close the fabric hole after connecting two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb3ef6f3-1f2c-451f-86e4-a79a43bc5dfe/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+TIERED+DRESS+%28Bow+tie+sleeve%2C+v-neck%2C+fitted+waist%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749550943939-6S9QU5UA1QDZ4ODWT8GL/177639734_800969907192554_676854918203876548_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE TIERED DRESS (Bow tie sleeve, v-neck, fitted waist) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749550945152-HTJAURB9B6L9JFKCGSV2/189487878_215987416773042_661557171598001930_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b98d4e03-9f4f-45cb-9ac2-be3931bd4286/DIY+High+waisted+straight+leg+pants+%28With+elastic+waistband+and+side+pockets%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749389807952-6QA58HWUST1R71N4P6PS/25.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749389808031-Y9XQUTLE0E1GJJ4UM5VP/26.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749389809191-ZUVDKLKY6VS22TS67I19/27.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/278d8bf4-2956-4b43-b42a-6d61fe905f6b/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.01.48.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Apply all the pattern you make to the fabric and draw along. You will need two pieces of the front pattern, two pieces of the back pattern, and four pieces of the pocket pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/801b6304-a131-4f1c-9f92-e805a2870e46/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.01.55.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial After cutting, connect two pieces of the front pattern and two pieces of the back pattern together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc712126-a3a0-49c6-9050-84932c04ee32/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.03.06.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Use the front and the back pattern to mark the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42ac0248-1f4b-4940-8c59-6724f2ffb8f9/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.03.13.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Then add the pockets to two outside lines of the front and the back pattern and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73e5a392-5d19-4dc8-b643-eeab9c6f2fc8/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.04.08.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Now connecting the front and the back pants together at the outside lines and the inside lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f33bcea0-6142-4d96-b011-9a7d1fc3b887/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.04.15.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial To create the depth for the pocket, mark at 14 cm from the top of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbdc61f8-b670-4040-b53d-1288f3aaac8f/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.04.22.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial It's the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand in, then sew the rest of the pocket together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2350875-e6de-45fb-ada1-538f062f45b4/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.05.15.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial At the waistline, draw a line 8 cm under it—it's two times the width of the elastic band that will be used plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eeca258b-2a09-49f6-9838-af4d972f53e1/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.05.26.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Then fold the waistline to this line and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3a3f670-4ce9-43b0-a97f-4898e6439370/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.05.33.jpg Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Remember to keep a small un-sew space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45fe7ae5-d991-4301-bf0d-b67dfe68b8a3/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.06.23.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Use an elastic band with 3 cm width and 64 cm length, which is the same as the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd641f21-1c28-42cf-844b-7d6f5e90741b/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.06.30.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Then sew two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/051ff592-382e-4c92-a5ee-9e5558412f4f/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.07.02.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Don't forget to close the un-sew space that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcff31b5-539b-42da-b2af-60d7f72ccb84/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.07.09.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial The last step is finishing the end of the leg: draw a line at 6 cm from the end of the leg first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc577ff1-b840-425d-99e9-13178ea6a5db/Screenshot+2025-06-09+at+17.07.52.png Blog - DIY High waisted straight leg pants (With elastic waistband and side pockets) | Sewing tutorial Then fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the line just drawn before that and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbef5fb0-e139-4fa0-a0d4-7fd3acdb8f2a/DIY+High+waisted+straight+leg+pants+%28With+elastic+waistband+and+side+pockets%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - 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Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f339cb0f-7271-41ca-9bfc-70ae5c7300ba/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.41.18.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial 2.5m of thick chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af8ecee7-0c0b-42ff-86be-5b93d081f8df/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve+dress+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/627f33f5-7d04-48f6-ba6d-bd7d470e5dc1/30.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24ed063f-34bc-4cc2-9396-8066c70fb8da/31.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749385294406-CIVVT8ID1QA8J150BKPS/32.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749385294182-1DOGGG6XUH7YCDRVGYPY/33.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749385189770-ZQ0EW4LTWQXFBH3FCD4R/34.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749385189826-2XBFMJSJ80DJMNRS02VB/35.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b6f0d81-9195-41ff-96b3-386b5c0e465b/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.41.03.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Apply all the patterns on the fabric and draw along. You will need one piece for the back pattern, two pieces for the front pattern, and two pieces for the sleeve pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86383f8a-4e79-490a-9bdb-83edf76fa332/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.43.03.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, connect the back pattern to two pieces of the front pattern at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cf240af-1d9b-4103-a119-e774b35f6c13/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.51.57.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them together at the sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71adad37-6186-4c5d-9279-18dd7a99e3b6/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.53.07.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial To make the neck of the dress, cut a long rectangle with 3 cm width and around 114 cm length, which is three times the length of the top pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16057c18-fae5-46c8-87b3-f3605a916797/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.53.23.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one length line of the rectangle to the neck and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ae0f9a8-4362-4cf7-8295-1afc0d53513f/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.54.22.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the other length line of the rectangle inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam, then make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6f59d2d-5ea2-4c6a-9ecc-894f22f94437/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.54.39.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect two ends of the front pattern where they gap each other together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1648c7e9-c178-42fb-81e2-f06d8dfebbfd/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.56.21.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the sleeve, fold the end fabric at the bigger circle inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0830107d-e75d-4ab7-a145-0e48b6c7261d/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.56.43.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, draw a straight line from the edge of the shoulder to the end of the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1426ea50-29bd-4cc8-8844-b489867b4dfb/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.57.18.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b831ec90-08d7-4395-ba63-1aa68f68eecd/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.58.01.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Now connect the sleeve to the cutting line just made before it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94f5a842-3282-42d8-b73d-3e0a9802fd26/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.58.15.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect this sleeve to the inside part of the top first, then connect the outside part to them later, so the sleeve will be in the middle of two parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbb92e68-e42d-4867-861c-004287122ac6/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+20.58.21.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial And the top of the dress will be finished after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0487b91d-91c5-4830-855c-140d2089925d/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.02.08.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Remember to re-check the width of the top before moving to the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/983cbebb-3ef3-41ec-81a1-cf708b5ed89b/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.07.50.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the bottom of the dress, fold the width to the length of the fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c30538b5-c102-4f79-a583-cbc8c8a58a1c/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.02.14.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then measure and mark where is 42 cm, which is the width of the top of the dress that was just checked before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79ed36fa-908c-4aa7-a06d-850074b3e2ef/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.08.01.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial From this mark, draw a circle line from the top of the folding fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75fb5a10-1dd5-46f5-a0a5-5c20824eb1e6/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.08.43.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial From this mark, also mark down 35 cm, which is the width of the bottom part that is wanted minus the width of the ruffle part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c2a51f5-1638-480c-bef2-94f112a962ab/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.11.00.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then draw another circle line from the top of the folding fabric to this mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9cc39c7-bd0e-48b0-82b6-8826b891aa6a/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.11.07.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, measure and mark 43 cm on the fabric (top width + 1 cm seam allowance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e5e3dc1-3b40-479d-9985-62e5fbecfbf2/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.12.02.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, connect two side lines together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05fe6db0-7855-4a3b-b11e-3186dd8adc44/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.20.56.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Measure the width of the ending circle line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0a42b72-9b75-41cb-90bd-09e78008b1ee/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.21.32.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then cut a rectangle with 15 cm length and two times the width of the ending circle just checked before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2de39e89-4dcd-43b2-b6b7-132e44b80fb7/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.29.04.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two length lines of the rectangle together to have a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad34d0f2-958e-4c2c-a9df-a46a1c6b623a/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.29.12.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then at one width line, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a7e5c75-5c33-42d6-a53e-e89c06a0e201/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.30.14.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, make a loose seam at the other width line to create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c038fb04-c845-4b92-912d-7658a98cbca8/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.30.20.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric should be the same with the width at the ending circle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2e1612e-dd8e-4bb1-9c1f-332df94d9dcf/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.30.34.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/994c490b-a824-4ac1-bc73-5296fb69654d/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.32.37.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Now connect the top and the bottom of the dress together at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/053844a3-70ab-4896-a6f2-345d3fd450ef/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.32.45.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial After fixing them together by the pins, draw a line at 2 cm under the end of the fabric line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2917788e-beff-400e-b455-0372fc18f115/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.33.39.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb199e64-93bc-43a8-8a3e-bd29e8969346/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.34.13.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Use an elastic band with 1 cm width, so measure the width of the fabric hole to make sure the elastic band can go through it later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23c0a21a-3898-4640-a81f-c1c6cdf843b2/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.34.20.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Therefore, don’t forget to keep a small unsewn space when sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8155844-cf75-4ef2-9eaf-c321d4688dad/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.35.34.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 64 cm elastic band, which is the same size as the waist size, to put through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6419ae0-6937-4bc5-8055-b40e44461aae/Screenshot+2025-06-08+at+21.35.44.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial Then close the hole after sewing two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84c39d69-50f7-4eae-82d2-133f7d8dfde0/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve+dress+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Butterfly sleeve dress - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749463090608-ZB25V6GPSX5M4UBRF54H/239892049_1517200121945734_4102649621242644757_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5e010ca-7d53-4946-a808-a3e03983cf35/DIY+Vintage+Midi+Slip+dress+%28with+no+zipper%29+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+1+-+First+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial 3m of thick chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94dee9e9-7eac-4243-b884-1ed54b7ee676/DIY+Vintage+Midi+Slip+dress+%28with+no+zipper%29+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+1+-+First+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd191e8e-8f60-4896-8e6f-816671d3e841/DIY+Vintage+Midi+Slip+dress+%28with+no+zipper%29+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+1+-+First+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ef79cb6-8590-4c1d-8776-c26e6c147b6f/15.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/faea7c3b-7a51-432d-aa8f-8178850f5067/16.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749145459814-POWJQZUDRD32F1TO9WX3/18.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749145459813-AMMNDFAJ50DY8GVVRMDF/19.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae76e6f1-a5b5-4048-96ec-142a7c2e3e0f/21.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0e82e4a-804c-4de7-a1fb-0a64f7b9c153/22.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749145759188-15IUA86Q9K31WT6FGT1Y/24.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749145759108-EZDD2LHN1NFS1MDPCNJ2/25.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1749145760452-EIL7VWX7P20TUAUKJTPQ/26.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d72e6fe5-f804-4b54-a71c-2c291e549b88/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+16.40.48.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Start with the top bodice first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01060c4c-54a9-4571-aef5-d1426c672c48/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+16.41.31.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Connect the front and the back of the top bodice together at the shoulder first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2593436-9d0e-4b95-9434-5fb5490487e5/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.03.20.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Then make another piece like this to connect two pieces together at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e22ddf26-0647-426a-9517-5947d63271bf/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.03.07.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial After sewing, draw one side that will be the inside part of the dress to make the understitching seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5782a0c7-9f67-4599-b561-43ada71d4918/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.10.54.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Then connect the sleeve line of two pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6e0a0bc-566a-4093-ba7a-0653ef6d6e07/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.11.42.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the top bodice to hide all the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92dd664a-ce80-45eb-a465-48fecb870fb2/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.12.05.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Then connect the sideline of two pieces together. Don't forget to iron all the seam after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09847664-b6a8-4476-8f8c-070e09dfdcaf/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.12.15.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial After that, connect the under bust line of two pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/796f3bfa-6f0c-492a-9638-ca63534474db/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.12.31.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Then make a loose seam at the under bust line at the front of the top bodice to create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5b7734d-ff52-46d3-aa5c-df422965c00f/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.13.41.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same with the under bust line at the front part of the bottom dress so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4a2cedd-ffff-40f3-87e8-7822160c6943/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.13.48.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial You will need two pieces like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76ae9892-3284-4f1c-a86a-587f09f09e4d/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.14.57.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Moving to the bottom dress, cut a long fabric line with 4 cm width and around 80 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/512fc524-69dc-4457-8dcc-a213f1592367/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.15.26.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Connect two length lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33a89e87-9bdd-4711-a881-b3e38091a7b0/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.16.03.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Then use a long stick to turn it inside out to create a tie for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab383093-d281-467b-acd0-371dcb8f63b6/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.16.28.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Make two ties for this dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01a1c2d8-4c91-49c2-b91a-eebc9393e6e2/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.17.08.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Now connect the front and the back of the bottom dress together at two sides by the pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb5baa4c-8572-49b5-9f79-ca33b0133e5f/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.19.42.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial After that, add the tie at 1 cm under the top of the sideline then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e40447e-25dd-407c-bd08-7f6fc0691b67/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.21.44.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial To finish the end of the dress, fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it again and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1f0546c-4392-48ab-859d-42d71ec67e45/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.21.53.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Make another piece like this but without a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ce10e3b-e1ac-41a8-a623-af9377071d45/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.22.25.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Now connect the top and the bottom of the dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/faa738ee-f4eb-4311-8b74-4da6a6684bfc/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.22.46.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial Connect the top to the bottom piece with the tie first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/397e307d-ce5e-4972-8f87-42744e2b9119/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.23.34.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial After sewing, keep connecting the second piece of the bottom dress to the top part at the same seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd6a1b79-5c36-4c1e-92b8-b0b7bbd0537a/Screenshot+2025-06-06+at+17.23.43.png Blog - DIY Vintage Midi Slip dress (with no zipper) | Dating wardrobe | Ep 1 - First date | Sewing tutorial By doing this way, the inside part of the dress will look nicer — but you can skip this step if not wanted or if there isn't enough fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53796955-156c-4299-9945-9014305c850e/DIY+Vintage+Midi+Slip+dress+%28with+no+zipper%29+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+1+-+First+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - 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DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27d424b4-29cb-4fd8-bfd5-e68fc7bb322b/DIY+MIDI+SKIRT+without+zipper+in+2+styles+%7C+Tiered+skirt+%26+Ruffle+hem+with+leg+slit+skirt Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt 2m of soft cotton fabric for each DIY Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3026e09b-1d1d-4943-b9c4-4b7da7387873/Screenshot+2025-06-03+at+22.26.07.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Cut three rectangles to create three tiers for the skirt. The total length of three tiers will be 82 cm which is the length of the skirt from the belly button to over the knee plus 6 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/654a562a-b619-47fc-8e4e-60cdc393c17b/Screenshot+2025-06-03+at+22.26.55.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt The first tier is 24 cm length and 100 cm width which is the hip size plus 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4138c64-a530-4415-a9d0-24616393dc62/Screenshot+2025-06-03+at+22.27.21.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Connect two length lines together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9103b4fb-1e15-450a-a5b3-80285f47b927/Screenshot+2025-06-03+at+22.27.55.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then draw a horizontal line at 8 cm under the top of one width line. It is two times the width of the elastic band that will be used plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5297544-e9cf-4d51-9ab4-8384177bb03c/Screenshot+2025-06-03+at+22.34.38.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then fold the edge of the fabric to this line and sew to create a fabric hole to put the elastic band through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83cba74c-5c53-4273-94b1-e246f5951c25/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.05.38.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Use the elastic band with 3 cm width and 64 cm length which is the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3dd04485-7fba-4da6-83a3-d2c518fd96fd/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.06.01.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt After putting the elastic band to the fabric hole, sew two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/309192e4-db7b-4130-b043-b31eeb0e9618/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.06.59.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Don't forget to close the fabric hole to finish the waist of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78fe3f5e-a8f5-4b9f-bb6a-d079eb95d3ee/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.07.50.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Moving to the second tier, cut a rectangle with 26 cm length and 160 cm width which is 1.6 times the width of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ace745ff-fc95-4c43-bfb0-728336282154/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.07.56.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Connect two length lines together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c3de73c-e85b-419f-953b-51b06f18a777/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.08.03.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then make a loose seam at one width line to create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a91653bd-ebdd-4446-9622-6dc7fc992ab7/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.08.11.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt The final width of this part will be 98 cm which is the width of the first tier minus 2 cm of seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f716e6e-95e3-468d-ba8b-42d436d06236/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.09.56.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Moving to the third tier, make a rectangle with 32 cm length and 256 cm width which is 1.6 times the width of the second tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33f6c089-4c47-4228-8729-7c9b2e242447/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.10.04.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Connect two length lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1015d31-9ad0-4ce7-a8b8-7734f3cf7d34/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.10.53.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then at one width line, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish the end of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ce5f9e6-c669-4164-a668-9b11895c052d/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.11.08.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt After that, make a loose seam at the other width line to create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/647c9657-8445-408e-8af4-1986904e024b/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.11.14.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt The final width of this part will be 158 cm which is the width of the second tier minus 2 cm of seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44d7c9bf-c8af-456e-8f51-f65a931640e8/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.12.15.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Now connecting all the tiers of the skirt together then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3f31bb6-eedb-41f9-a270-d8f6f283b0f5/DIY+MIDI+SKIRT+without+zipper+in+2+styles+%7C+Tiered+skirt+%26+Ruffle+hem+with+leg+slit+skirt Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt - Make it stand out DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/300839e8-c288-4245-a720-f38efcf62a70/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.16.30.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt The first step is making the main part of the skirt. Cut a rectangle with 60 cm length which is the length from the belly button to the knee plus 2 cm for seam allowance and 96 cm width which is the hip size plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8000e3c3-10c4-4ebc-aa52-fbc30bd46838/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.17.12.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Connect two length lines together first by the pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2386b43-e9fe-4b1a-82d1-b67706809384/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.17.18.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt From the top, mark down at 30 cm which is the width from the belly button to over the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca83c8cc-df59-414c-84bf-7a286adfd3bc/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.17.25.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then sewing from the top to this mark. So the rest will be the slitted part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7b5346c-2b19-4449-a39f-515b94fb60cc/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.18.26.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt From the top, draw a horizontal line at 8 cm under it. It's two times the width of the elastic band that will be used plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88a4bd35-eeea-4743-afc1-cd0e591bf448/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.18.35.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then fold the edge of the fabric to this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5173c294-11a4-4702-8fc2-9ea73151cbf1/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.18.52.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then sew to create a fabric hole there for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eea82e7a-9e85-4868-918e-a441983a6c93/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.20.00.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Use an elastic band with 3 cm width and 64 cm length which is the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0c4f2a5-216d-40c0-9310-ba276255b5f9/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.21.14.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt After putting the elastic band to the fabric hole, sew two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cda5d4f8-7413-44dc-bc02-9e6fd1325c5d/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.21.23.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Don't forget to close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc0e8fe3-1392-4cb9-bef4-68f19f705da1/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.22.24.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Moving to the ruffle hem part, cut a rectangle with 20 cm length which is the length of the skirt wanted minus the length of the main part of the skirt and 144 cm width which is 1.5 times the width of the main part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6cf4e6c0-d8f7-42f1-af45-f2abc9dc0b9a/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.23.12.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt At one width line, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07124cc1-21aa-4284-9c0b-7c4c09e71690/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.23.18.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt At the other width line, make a loose seam first then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee60286c-d432-4824-9879-95bb569fa2ba/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.23.24.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt The final width of the gathering fabric will be 96 cm which is the same with the main part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c99fb4e6-ec89-492a-9cde-82fc5adb3b54/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.24.21.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Then connect the ruffle hem part and the main part of the skirt together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e51dcad6-77e4-43a1-89fa-48a5088e53ca/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.25.59.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt After that, fold the end of the fabric at the slitted part inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4dcb071d-597f-4083-b99c-78499837095d/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.27.05.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt To make the skirt look better, put the elastic band at the front to make it blank then sew it at two sides to keep it there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87bcada7-667f-48ea-b93b-d1226411f349/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.27.13.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt The width between two seams will be 34 cm which is half of the waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/680cd587-d2e7-4ff5-9719-b9568cd78850/Screenshot+2025-06-04+at+02.26.45.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt Make sure the slitted part has to be a quarter of this part so it could be at one side of the leg when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/644cfb7e-87b1-4593-b9f4-76358446c2f1/DIY+MIDI+SKIRT+without+zipper+in+2+styles+%7C+Tiered+skirt+%26+Ruffle+hem+with+leg+slit+skirt Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt - Make it stand out DIY MIDI SKIRT without zipper in 2 styles | Tiered skirt & Ruffle hem with leg slit skirt https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-kimono-dress/bathrobe-from-scratch-me-made-summer-collection-ep-5 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa11f8f0-f530-49f5-aa11-3d105b0f91bb/DIY+KIMONO+DRESS%2FBathrobe+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+5 Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b47b3ec-f90d-40a6-8d0b-4d00b87039ce/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.47.13.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 2m of loose linen in printing yellow color Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2d3e2e9-75c0-470a-bbaf-c6733e1cf60e/DIY+KIMONO+DRESS%2FBathrobe+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+5 Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fce3606-922b-4b53-84a7-2c2cbe8d4580/DIY+KIMONO+DRESS%2FBathrobe+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+5 Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4af13d25-d53a-4864-9918-94c4e2c78ce6/DIY+KIMONO+DRESS%2FBathrobe+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+5 Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c60ce1d2-1b2b-4f2f-9228-a227ed4acf0a/DIY+KIMONO+DRESS%2FBathrobe+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+5 Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2486dab6-b378-4592-ad04-36ee752b6faf/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.46.57.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 After cutting, overlock all pieces of the dress by using the zigzag stitching on the sewing machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aade5eb5-cabe-4f89-9013-7091e52aedd6/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.47.28.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Next step, connect the front and the back body of the dress together at the shoulder by the pins. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6668516-ef7f-44fe-a38d-73ab727b0d3b/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.48.55.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 After that, from the top of the shoulder, go down 25 cm and mark at the front body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e2b81ac-c878-4846-8bcc-31d660638e2b/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.48.42.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Then connect the hand to the main body of the dress from that mark and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b84d1920-65df-486c-b944-99ea8f6a38a7/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.50.45.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Now connect the ends of the hands and two sides of the front and the back together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea433cea-0180-4b10-8edc-ae0b564751c6/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.50.51.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 At the hand, mark at 16 cm inside the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/315155ec-029a-4bd1-b235-c56f3f0e8bb0/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.51.57.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Then fold the end of the hand into that mark and sew to finish the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/064ca95b-8165-435d-bf1f-f5386c848f63/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.52.25.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 To make the hem for the neck of the dress, cut a long rectangle with 10 cm width and 220 cm length, which is two times the length of the dress + 30 cm or longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b085b30-5101-41d9-9af7-73beafffdb80/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.52.34.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Then use the iron to create the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8097c5a7-5243-4554-909d-dd0467c9dff6/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.53.26.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 After that, connect the hem to the dress at two sides of the front and at the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41caf6ff-3526-4896-a13b-5415b8fd3d3f/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.53.36.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Use the pins to fix them together. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69e53141-6abe-4e81-8308-98356d89141d/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.54.17.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 To the end of the dress, draw a horizontal line at 10 cm inside the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4453792e-6c51-487f-9d38-aa7b65ba2941/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.54.27.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Then fold the end of the fabric to that line and sew to finish the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a133b9dc-67c8-4eee-ba4b-14c9fa17480e/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.55.14.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 To make the waist belt for the dress, use a rectangle with 10 cm width and around 150 cm length. You can make it longer if you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e12d014-dcae-4c2f-9fff-714dc6c29465/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.55.30.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Fold two sides of the rectangle together. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c3ad358-f21f-4e2f-8c67-b3c1043947e3/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.55.24.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Remember to keep a small un-sew space at the middle of the waist belt to upside it later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/446eb280-4849-4bde-8e83-f62d718f7577/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.56.24.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Use a long stick to upside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a035529c-b5f1-4685-9dfc-558a33aa6fcb/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+23.56.31.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 Then iron to fix the seam and make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5dd54073-474c-4347-a9d6-214e8cb7665e/DIY+KIMONO+DRESS%2FBathrobe+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+5 Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 - Make it stand out DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1748538041729-C9MJB6TQNIU6J5QC7WAT/4.pptx+%281%29.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1748538044383-28HL30QLTH8R9JK644QW/108121620_289801318746204_2429712123894226334_n.jpg Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1748538041195-NLPMQJJ5N8QL9RU4K5O1/4.pptx+%282%29.png Blog - DIY KIMONO DRESS/Bathrobe from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 5 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-halter-top-from-old-t-shirt-with-2-different-styles-t-shirt-refashion-ideas monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10013071-8235-4b43-97cb-6334cb2b8380/DIY+Halter+top+from+old+t-shirt+with+2+different+styles+%7C+T-shirt+refashion+ideas Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cff4e83d-013d-46fa-8193-bc151d8dc805/DIY+Halter+top+from+old+t-shirt+with+2+different+styles+%7C+T-shirt+refashion+ideas Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas T-shirt in XXL size or stretchy fabric Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/420dc37a-8508-4cca-9ff5-1473caa8ae9e/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+16.31.11.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Use a double XL t-shirt for this DIY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79e7cac0-f184-4298-8d50-82dd70b269f9/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+16.57.40.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Firstly, draw a horizontal line right under the neck of the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d4b77a7-acaf-4be6-8149-e6880255de16/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+16.58.21.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After that, draw another horizontal line at 6 cm under the first one. It is the half width of the neck plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86113e86-6b4a-4f05-93c2-3c440b67a955/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+16.58.42.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then keep drawing another line at 33 cm under the second one. It is the width from the shoulder to under the breast plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcaf5cbb-76c4-4111-b4da-0ac2aef91fc8/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+16.59.21.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Divide the t-shirts in half by a straight line in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4894e536-0530-494e-8e80-d3403d0e571c/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+16.59.30.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From the end of the straight line on the third horizontal line, mark at 10 cm which is the width of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2568471-91a0-425a-8d09-e8d6cc9a9db3/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.01.06.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect this mark to the cutting point between the straight line and the second horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35eb010a-934a-497f-a324-554d881e42ad/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.01.31.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From the second horizontal line, draw another line at 18 cm under it. It is the width from the shoulder to under the armpit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20ad9db3-6c82-4043-8fec-6ed4ba1d8d40/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.01.55.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From the cutting point between the straight line and the second horizontal line, mark at 6 cm which is the width of the neck of the crop top that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8930c43-50fb-4aa9-a14c-871d78a8670b/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.02.20.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect this mark to the cutting point on the sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/defd0963-16a5-4a97-a65a-47c4519d1970/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.02.36.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas On the first horizontal line, also mark at 6 cm at the width of the neck of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b339770-6eb2-4f41-a6b9-3c0af505eafc/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.02.59.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then draw a curved line to create the line from the neck to under the armpit for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7d57193-9cae-481a-80dc-d04492bb9011/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.03.18.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Make a slightly curved line at the opposite line to create a line from the neck to the middle chest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fa5079e-047f-4df7-b56c-75ca2404cef0/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.03.44.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Fold the t-shirt in half by the straight line then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fe133a8-326b-482d-8d50-5cb6947d99ca/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.03.59.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas So you will have two pieces for the front part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/668cc669-ff2a-4488-9ac8-87f378136be3/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.05.24.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Connect two sides at the top of each piece together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1cb73c1-1e91-4e50-a720-ce2eb5d0536d/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.06.01.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After that, connect two pieces together at two curved lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d6ab39f-1867-456a-8134-89b6a5c6dfa2/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.06.18.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After turning it inside out, will have the front part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f95a027b-4fcc-4da1-a5e4-4361a269d981/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.06.36.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Switch the position of the under part to create a hole at the top which is the position for the neck of the halter crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/758780dc-aac3-44ec-bb5d-9a8c457903f5/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.06.43.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Check the width in the length of the under part of the front crop top. So can make the back part of the crop top to connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e57125e4-11d5-4240-997d-9a1aaa8f8b0e/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.07.41.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Cut two rectangles with 15 cm length which is 1 cm longer than the length of the front part for seam allowance and 35 cm width which is a half of the under bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef323ada-bbff-4c0d-9dd7-ee723ad56bb8/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.08.47.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After cutting, connect two rectangles together on one width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e16baa0e-6887-4fab-87b2-bc4783f08fa3/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.12.51.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect two length lines of them to the front part of the crop top later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db9c61e9-5b29-47c5-9200-e9471efbc64e/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.13.11.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After sewing, make a loose seam at the end of the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a25b870d-5a45-4366-86e7-c21efc9c7693/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.13.46.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then create a gathering fabric there. It's the way to create the area for the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74551518-e1ad-4910-a8e6-3463debd8110/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.13.58.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas But make sure the width of the end of the crop top from the front to the back will be 65 cm which is 5 cm shorter than the width of the under bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d0aeaf0-7f87-4d59-b49f-cda26fd6ca4e/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.15.07.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Use the leftover fabric of the t-shirt to cut two long fabric lines with 4 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7f47044-12f6-407c-9d43-0b3ea015a635/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.16.00.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Connect them together at one end on the width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe7eb4ab-15dc-4aca-b150-2f9205faaef7/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.16.09.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect to the end of the crop top and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5212680b-35a6-48aa-9a8e-359ccdedeec4/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.16.24.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After the first seam, fold the other side of the long fabric inside two times to hide on the extra fabric and make the second seam to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07900251-daf6-4420-a489-90553e3bcee2/DIY+Halter+top+from+old+t-shirt+with+2+different+styles+%7C+T-shirt+refashion+ideas Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas - Make it stand out DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a29dce6-0dfe-45de-b775-62495d37eac1/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.20.18.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Use a double XL size t-shirt for this DIY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d58f635-b03d-4fbf-8a49-31e88514628b/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.21.52.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas The first step is drawing a horizontal line under the sleeve of the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f9884d7-acb0-4251-948b-bb4264b8ee77/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.21.58.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After that, draw another horizontal line at 20 cm under the first one, which is the width from the upper to under the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1db7b545-5752-464e-aedf-e1771e636272/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+17.27.06.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Draw a straight line in the middle of two horizontal lines to divide them into two parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39e0aeb8-4ee1-41b8-9389-cc2d878f80bf/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.24.19.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From the straight line at the middle, make two more straight lines at two sides of it with 20 cm, which is a quarter of the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2a928c5-6d78-49fb-a7e8-dddecc0163b5/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.25.57.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Because ruching will be created at the middle of the chest, add 6 cm extra fabric at the top of this part to make the ruching nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70b591d5-f0c5-4a80-bc68-62c8d60503fe/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.26.30.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect it to two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7bd765e-f37c-4a3e-89cd-a5c7bc3f7675/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.29.02.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Because the new line of each side is longer than the previous one, remark the width of the new line to make it the same with the previous one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4090500d-69d6-48c5-be00-787d57af2eee/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.28.20.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect to the end of the first straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/487e9bee-ccb5-428d-a154-76b5b62c2ba2/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.30.40.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From two straight lines at two sides, draw another straight line at 12 cm away from it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b220eff4-d063-40a8-aca1-626c51f9f5dc/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.31.25.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After cutting, you will have two pieces of the front and two pieces of the back of the top part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2550c7f-b6aa-4728-b078-0478f6bdaf2b/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.32.19.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Connect the back pieces to the front pieces at the sideline first, then sew with 8 cm open at the end of the sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3ebf12e-417d-469e-b474-2ca1c1024268/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.33.02.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After that, finish the line at the top by folding the end fabric inside two times and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ee097cb-9f8b-49be-9379-b88503b936f7/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.35.01.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Use the same way to finish the end of the back part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b82295d-4663-4bee-961e-7a300968bc18/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.35.27.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas At the other length line on the back part, draw a line at 3 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be02adbe-3412-424f-9ca5-5715403749a6/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.40.53.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then fold the end fabric to this line and sew to create a fabric hole with around 1 cm. So the tie can go through it later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b8357b8-d526-4ae6-8849-72442da695fd/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.43.07.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Do similar for the other length lines of the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80cb8a1e-f0be-4fc3-9dd6-33e0cf5dcc6b/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.42.41.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas However, connect two pieces of the front part together at the end of the top around 4 cm before making the fabric hole there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cc22384-ab73-48ce-b9ff-ed444834e43f/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.45.52.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/646148bc-8245-4a0c-9c9e-5cc8d00a86f6/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.49.31.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Use the leftover fabric at the top of the t-shirt to cut 6 rectangles with 3.5 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc78b21e-2f4c-4eb8-a173-41a1cddb7bf0/Screenshot+2025-05-28+at+23.50.01.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Connect three rectangles together to create a long fabric line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73f448f5-57e4-4eab-a389-a2a70576ee9d/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.09.33.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then fold two ends of the length line inside, then fold it again to create a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29b8e352-44c3-4758-928e-cb650489eee0/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.10.54.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After sewing, put two ties through two fabric holes in the middle of the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f8325bb-0c88-45a8-afda-7e287ad946f1/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.11.59.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Because of the folding at the end of the back, the front and the back are not equal, so measure and re-cut the front to make the back part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/233c7e0a-35ef-441f-a067-82b34580eb8b/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.12.32.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then sew one end of the tie to keep it there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f66712a6-4824-4e02-ad4d-1738d77b54fb/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.13.42.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Remember to measure the width of the front part before making the bottom part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18647884-ec9f-457d-a89e-9fa3f2193660/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.16.37.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From the end of the leftover fabric of the t-shirt, draw a rectangle with 14 cm length, which is the length from the under bust to the belly button,… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/523b1fcf-ea22-4a8f-8278-e05c6d691a97/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.16.46.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas … and 35 cm width, which is a half of the under bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/982be646-5508-4708-b4ea-5afeb1fc9dd7/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.17.22.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Divide the rectangle into two equal parts first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f043cdac-5e4f-473d-80fc-5fe94230c4d2/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.17.29.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then measure the new width to make the width at the front part that was checked before, so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e856841-9a85-40c5-bb4f-5fe27523d40e/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.18.17.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas From the middle line, mark at two sides of it 16 cm on the end of the rectangle, which is a quarter of the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c30354b3-f4ce-4b9c-a997-a8e236453fca/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.18.59.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Then connect this mark to the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e3bcc18-91ac-4f49-82c0-c11aa5d02252/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.19.55.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After cutting, keep one piece and cut the triangle at the top of the other piece. So it will be the back part of the bottom crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25d0640d-bd7d-4183-b4a7-1511618843c6/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.33.33.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Finish the top of it by folding the end fabric inside two times and sew together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3168f25b-1461-4432-9b53-5b7324981750/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.34.06.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Because of this folding, the back and the front of the bottom part are not equal, so re-cut the front part again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca4d3445-038f-4251-aaed-522260ad76bd/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.46.54.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas Now connect the front of the bottom part to the front of the top part and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8aef1cc-1841-4b8f-bdc6-1d538f1a611c/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.47.54.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas After that, connect the back of the bottom part to the front of the bottom part at the side. Also connect the rest of the side at the top part that was kept before and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b480ba93-6f18-40ec-a79d-69b584ca9fc1/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+00.49.08.png Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas The last step is putting the tie from the front to go through the hole on the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08e6427b-a090-4dd1-97bb-f0d9a6bf0b2b/DIY+Halter+top+from+old+t-shirt+with+2+different+styles+%7C+T-shirt+refashion+ideas Blog - DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas - Make it stand out DIY Halter top from old t-shirt with 2 different styles | T-shirt refashion ideas https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-wrap-top-from-mens-shirt-me-made-summer-challenge-ep-2 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/158c3b09-747b-4ab5-b8ec-bae543ced1ad/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+WRAP+TOP+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Me-made+Summer+Challenge+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7287709-dfbc-41ef-bcf5-decc6502da32/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.30.08.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Men's shirt in XL size Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a81a769-fef7-4952-a3f3-cb1cee6193f2/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.32.06.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 The first step is removing the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5be04f73-e0a0-428e-8daa-ba62eb5a8bd2/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.32.16.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 After that, cut off the neck of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/585a8075-1d9e-4f77-b27b-678c23fb7299/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.33.30.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 The men's shirt usually has this part at the back which is not good looking, So take it out too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0331e94-d46e-4c38-8f0f-3ec79dfac0f8/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.34.35.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Because of that, need to make a new shoulder for the top. Fix the front shoulder to the back shoulder by the pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c73c4a3-48b4-44bf-8f18-de063aeffa0a/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.34.42.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then cut the extra fabric. Make sure it has to be slightly down from the neck to the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99fb236e-5903-4baa-ac69-b16d94c32395/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.48.58.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdf0b110-1224-476f-846a-2287221226a3/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.49.48.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 The new shoulder makes the extra fabric at the sleeve, and it helps to create the puffy at the top of the hand. So that, make a loose seam at the sleeve first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a129dbac-1a29-48a3-86d4-fdcb6fe6f0aa/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.49.55.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then create the frill after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6614f0e-67c2-47fd-9862-96ecffbea5c7/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.51.14.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Just pull the thread until the sleeve fits to the new width of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f63098b-d634-4953-b6b3-3b45ad90ac7c/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.51.48.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85920170-a2a9-465c-beb6-10e2e6f24ae4/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.52.29.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Now measuring the width of the crop top wanted — it's 40 cm, which is the width from the shoulder to the belly button. You can make it longer if you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59273749-2c70-4fa0-8d6f-00160f222994/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.54.07.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Draw a horizontal line there. Then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/284a7f7b-e02e-4ee6-87ed-10449138a801/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.54.19.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 From the connected point between the hand and the shoulder, move to inside 10 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16740be8-ea2d-4d90-acf6-1cbe4c257e9e/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.54.48.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then draw a line from that mark to the end of the top. Do the same for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/423c4b8e-29aa-4992-8555-e1b0696b5853/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.55.52.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 As you can see, the width of the top is quite big, Because the original men's shirt is bigger than the size. So at the middle of the back, fold the fabric in to make it smaller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cca4e788-0a69-4221-9466-91467f4c6be9/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.55.18.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 To know how much to fold in, just make sure the width has to be the same with the width of your shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2622f4a-6b1a-4e52-b6a3-3ed35a8191d4/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.56.34.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then sew and cut the extra fabric after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d93327e-4db6-4ebe-9c0d-e65950434be8/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.57.04.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 At the back of the neck, draw a curved line there, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9c9c6df-9ece-4d18-afd8-b0ac7bd12508/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.57.23.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 And cut by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d73a344-6238-4427-9f04-fbf202095d77/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.57.43.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Use a long fabric with 3 cm width to hem the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc102932-d158-4eb2-9e28-12a7e4137249/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.57.53.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then, sew all the fabric pieces together to create one long piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48e5d1af-1197-4f90-b96f-f372a1cd7fc5/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+16.59.35.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Connect the long fabric to the neck and make a first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c14ccc44-b40a-41e9-bbef-cc1b4b139e8a/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.00.16.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then fold it twice to the inside and make a second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7df80f01-0138-4346-af3e-0ff7db3e6cbf/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.03.41.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Now making the ties at the end of the top by using the leftover fabric. Cut the rectangles with 10 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/643595e2-e3fd-41b3-b274-b98d3e5e8635/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.03.50.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then connect them together to have a long strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34e1ab21-6ccf-425a-a315-efaa0f232e5c/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.04.40.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Use the iron to create the folding. Fold two edges of the strap inside around 1 cm first, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1dda30d-0ba2-41c7-8a49-52adf44a99c3/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.04.25.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then fold it in half after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21e01572-80bf-430a-8b27-17e450835ce1/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.05.46.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 When connecting the strap to the end of the top, make sure to keep the extra at two sides so you can wrap it around your belly when wearing. If you have a big breast, you can make a frill at the end before doing this part to have space for your breast when wearing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab920487-575f-4afa-915c-23498d96a55c/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.06.06.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 To the hand, cut it shorter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/072fab32-bbac-4480-b50b-4387a28bcd17/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.06.46.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then fold the end inside 3 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/930a490f-c756-434f-bbe8-1f14e70af38f/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.06.56.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Check the width of your folding with the width of the elastic to make sure there is enough space to put the elastic inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c570e051-4d15-42fe-9916-fd8bdfd409a2/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.07.03.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 When sewing, keep a small un-sew space for the elastic to get in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94ae56d9-0188-46ff-ad38-c883fd4281e8/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.08.11.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 As usual, use two safety pins to put the elastic through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abed8b17-ea86-46bb-bbb7-0d82bcd3d524/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+17.08.37.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 Then sew two ends of the elastic and close the hole after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edce4478-2fe2-4659-a307-0faf2b397708/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+WRAP+TOP+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Me-made+Summer+Challenge+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 - Make it stand out DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1746616778854-7UR530K49NBR4KNMGK31/106474361_916261815506638_6165604245580973643_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1746616780099-KB9BS2BF2DG9GOF9YZTX/109915046_3380314745321033_2575207968857321345_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE WRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made Summer Challenge - Ep 2 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-bow-tie-crop-top-from-mens-shirt-chanel-inspired monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b550b05e-a905-461d-9dd7-3dfded9b4e3f/DIY+Bow+tie+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+CHANEL+inspired Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfebe3f6-d6fd-484e-96b3-932417ce0208/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.39.47.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Men's shirt (XL size) Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c353d014-836d-4b89-911e-4e21af656d97/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.40.00.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired First step is cutting off two hands of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3af9e3c2-abd9-4b86-995a-52bc13beea9a/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.40.13.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, remove the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15383e42-0bb7-489a-9a6d-b2526010bc15/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.40.39.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired From the end of the shirt, draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b573c6e-1e8c-4ed2-9284-227d84c09582/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.40.32.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then go up 34 cm from that line — it's the double time the width of your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/247b4eea-0d83-45c1-9347-6c44089bab94/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.43.42.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired And we'll have the main body of the crop top after cutting. Also cut the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f8dcf4d-2d23-4aa4-8a4d-5fc4b3369e2d/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.44.59.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, fold it in half and use the pins to hold the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d75dde9a-501a-477c-998b-bb7b6dd87c98/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.43.48.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Measure the width of the back, which is the width between two sides of the shirt. Then mark in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a73a2d2-2940-4587-a07d-17031550f842/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.45.53.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired From that mark, go to the left 12 cm and do the same for the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3662f66-e9dd-41c2-b28a-b177b70caedf/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.45.14.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired So the width between them will be the width between 2 breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e6cf24d-72f3-460b-8aeb-3373b2bd0da2/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.52.48.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Now cutting the rest of the men's shirt and using the top fabric from the back of the men's shirt to make the shoulder ties for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e796777c-cb1b-46f8-b611-f10484113fb4/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.54.15.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Draw 2 rectangles with 3 cm width and 40 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78ea89b8-3643-44c3-a629-dba0bcea0900/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.54.22.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Fold 2 rectangles in half. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0a4a120-1bd7-4353-a190-fa1b6e4b4436/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.55.42.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired To upside the rectangle, use a small safety pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5860a6b-2a6d-4f60-82ae-84be1498b882/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.55.55.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then use the iron to make the seams look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35f91a97-8a14-447e-90ea-ef9b94176b3a/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.57.26.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, put the shoulder ties to inside the main body of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d25cf997-1333-47cd-8c84-5cbe7aeee76c/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.57.39.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired One end of the tie will be at the mark that was made before — the middle of your breast. The other end will be measured by the width of your arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07b69be6-f662-43fc-b072-fa857c3f8c48/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.59.49.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Use the pins to hold them all together. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88447bca-51cc-4f13-a5ae-e8e8f9e89b64/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.59.58.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Upside to hide your sewing to inside. And use the iron to keep the seam straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df661dfb-0ae8-42d1-a074-3c32c48a5bde/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.13.38.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, fold 2 ends of the main body together by the pins. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8b89d70-3062-461b-9fb0-5348d2d692cd/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.14.40.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired At the back of the main body, draw the horizontal lines with 1 cm away from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3195c825-67a0-41d8-b79a-30423e76cc76/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.14.47.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then sew by the drawing lines with the elastic band as the under thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/313ac23e-5d48-4d2e-91b0-88900706f691/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.14.54.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired By doing that, the crop top will be easy to fix to your body when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70a24fc3-2905-44b7-be66-e5ae60ae57ec/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.16.14.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Turn to the front of the main body. Draw a straight line at the middle of two shoulder ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75659402-0982-452e-bfad-7cbfbd5a6c48/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.16.29.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then sew with the elastic band as the under thread. It'll make the front of the crop top fit to your breast and not show it when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6168ea8d-fe9d-4754-93c1-643b9f14df27/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.17.14.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Now making the bow tie for the crop top by using the hands from the men's shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/697862d8-bb36-4a1b-9c9e-8b11bd7cce7b/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.17.43.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Cut off the end of the hand first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ea7811a-1206-4b19-86f7-977c4e42c6fc/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.17.59.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then fix the hand to make sure the seam and the open button will be in the same face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e670ddc-c188-44ef-a358-64ace174e2fb/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.20.05.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, fold the hand in half and draw a line which is 20 cm from the crease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ead2c14b-2ad4-4f04-a0c9-567f07b172a5/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.20.23.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After cutting, you will have a half of the bow tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00dfcbe5-1b40-443f-b4c8-41dba07bfe3a/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+00.20.16.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Do the same for the other hand to get the other half of the bow tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bae07294-12b8-4b41-bee4-da1982811156/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.32.50.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Now connecting two halves of the bow tie together at 2 sides by the pins. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d34eb286-a376-4250-b4b9-4cf1dabff181/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.32.57.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Don't forget to overlocking to protect your cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9aab87a5-13a9-44ab-a9f5-8f8949b3bf6c/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.39.45.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After sewing, turn the seams inside to hide the sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ac5c4c9-ae93-41f2-b95a-1179646f396a/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.40.21.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then make a seam at the middle by hand and pull the thread after that to create the bow tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f8c9968-3f28-4e63-89a2-203ab0601015/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.42.29.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired To make the section below of the bow tie, use the leftover fabric from the back of the men's shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58503960-0963-473b-aff0-b220ae82b7cf/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.42.39.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Fold it in half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/953884ff-6d14-48b4-b59b-f11f2034ec32/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.45.03.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then cut two sides. So the width of this part will be 18 cm width and around 50 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40b5e74a-e6c1-4317-b7c0-c8f3bdf9a46d/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.46.09.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Use the pins to hold the folding before sewing. However, keep a small un-sewn space at the middle to upside it later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2be9fbc5-43b9-420a-a4b0-97321bbbfea5/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.46.52.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Use a chopstick to upside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cee39f84-e946-4c77-8709-cb99afb16fc4/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.47.03.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then use the iron to keep the seams straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb2630d2-cfe3-4b65-82a1-0dc3676888f5/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.48.29.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, draw a horizontal line at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1215594c-90ad-46dc-a7a8-f10e7c25fe6f/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.49.05.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then hand-sewn it to create the section below of the bow tie — just like what was done to the bow tie before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5c1e908-0816-4215-90f7-33c08a47affb/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.49.30.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired To keep the bow tie and the section below it together, make a small band with 3 cm width and 15 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e149cd0-6881-4487-bcf9-8145b7e77c2d/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.50.24.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then fold it in half and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbda2c82-225c-412c-896f-62d7cd98ccf5/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.50.55.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Don't forget to iron it after sewing to make it nice and also hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18181a96-d696-4910-96d6-341535331c7d/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.51.28.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Now connecting the bow tie and the section below it together. Use a thread to hold them first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7c356f1-bd78-4f85-a8f1-231fa496d5c8/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.52.33.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Then use the small band to cover them outside. And hand-sewn to close the band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e2606c8-9a10-434f-a6ef-28ce1ef25902/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.53.28.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired After that, connect the bow tie to the main body of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5885b04b-4b08-4c03-a816-8ae1e5d5399e/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.53.55.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired Connect the small band of the bow tie to the middle of the main body at the top of the elastic seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fde4bdad-b518-48fc-9894-7730fcc482bc/Screenshot+2025-05-08+at+03.54.14.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired To keep two sides of the bow tie to the main body, also hand-sewn the inside of each part to the main body at the shoulder ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9022185b-fdeb-4047-b1ba-ccea737026e7/DIY+Bow+tie+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+CHANEL+inspired Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired - Make it stand out DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1746650278988-FJW4FW9PQY7LHJFZ4E1Q/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.39.22.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1746650281705-X1JOPFU22YWMIPDOKPG5/Screenshot+2025-05-07+at+23.39.29.png Blog - DIY Bow tie crop top from Men's shirt - CHANEL inspired https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-crop-top-from-mens-shirt-reformation-inspired monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afb3bb62-250a-4a80-8433-4d13f2010bbd/DIY+RUFFLE+CROP+TOP+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Reformation+inspired Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ba22d49-522e-404e-acee-3b54603346ad/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.52.27.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Men's shirt in Medium size Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c0c229c-237d-477e-8d1c-322828a81b39/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.52.34.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired The first step is cutting off two hands of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bca76030-5496-4c2f-9646-d1a310a1f625/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.53.00.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired After that is removing the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64ba0f73-e7df-4066-9a23-0de21c57a267/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.54.31.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then drawing a horizontal line right under the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8020e44-90de-40be-a1cb-0d040ccfd52d/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.55.01.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired At the bottom of the shirt, cutting 2 rectangles with 8 cm… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ea963fb-1b09-4fda-8e21-e634bda6fa0c/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.55.27.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired … and 3 cm width to use later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea9993f6-c885-4598-ac28-2e78a9f8eea8/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+15.56.16.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then cutting a rectangle with 26 cm, which is the width from your breast to the belly button. It will be the main body of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb15afbf-a151-4edf-aeb5-6e523a4312f0/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.01.06.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired The width of the main body will be half of your bust size + 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14db228e-b1fe-431c-96c7-c0516f2d04ce/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.01.33.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired After cutting, sew 2 sides of the main body together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79203647-a237-4233-857b-a0cbdd2bb140/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.01.56.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired After that, fold the end of the main body double time to hide the cutting and also make the finished seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d85f1180-a1c2-4131-8dc5-d8bbf7dc8d04/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.02.03.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3af5440d-5449-42ed-b8e3-061c06755994/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.02.45.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Next step, making the ties for the top by using the fabric from the top of the men's shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78a7612d-3c65-48c6-b09c-d9867ab31a81/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.04.42.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Cutting 4 fabrics with 2.5 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/562da0a9-8a28-4e12-a052-ca04e852707f/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.04.55.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then folding them in half and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/566b4b87-0f3e-4016-a134-ec6b481987b3/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.06.49.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired To upside them, cut a small hole at one end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f86fd7fa-0afe-4b96-ad18-4719d5e1888c/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.06.18.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired And use a hair clip to go through inside to the other end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c56c260-a677-4342-965a-e42df059fad0/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.10.46.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Now making the ruffles for the top. This top has 2 ruffles with different widths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/726d9838-16f4-43bd-b2fb-ea80f751554e/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.11.46.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Start at the shorter one first, which is 8 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35648942-ecc3-49a9-9fef-83cc2888689e/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.11.00.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Use the fabric from the hand to cut another 8 cm width of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a724f8e7-65eb-48c5-adcd-e8edcdc9d54a/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.12.12.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then connect it to the 8 cm fabric that was cut before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/657225d4-246e-4a9d-b529-89e4789809db/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.12.31.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired After sewing them together to have a circle fabric, fold one edge double time to have the finished seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b58e99d-3b2e-44f0-a3b5-115d956d04fb/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.12.58.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then make a loose seam at the other edge to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af164b6d-0e75-4181-bcac-f229391b2ee1/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.13.12.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Make sure the length of the ruffle has to be half of your bust size + 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/257af7a2-3a8a-4446-824c-cba24ccbbd6e/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.17.08.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired To make the longer ruffle, use the leftover fabric of the hands. Cutting 3 pieces of fabric with 14 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b874787f-eda0-438d-8adb-470fa51f2f9e/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.17.32.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then connecting them together and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1060cfb-f22e-4915-86c5-8ee1826b74ae/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.19.06.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Doing similar to the shorter ruffle, fold it double time at one edge to have the finished seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41e2908e-2e7f-499c-9a0b-3d69a00d3aa0/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.19.53.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then make a loose seam at another edge to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7da7808-18ed-412e-b0e0-1a893922d9a1/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.20.11.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired And the length of the long ruffle has to be the same with the short ruffle, which is half of your bust size + 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a840f1e-023d-43b3-9eb9-b1d6b0842fe8/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.21.05.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired To the 3 cm width of fabric, overlocking to protect the cutting first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5df28ec8-105d-468a-8fac-0faac69b8226/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.21.12.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then sewing two sides of it together at 51 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aac1e12f-486d-49e2-8350-81a10511aeff/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.23.33.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Now connecting the main body of the top to the ruffles. Put the long ruffle to the main body first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e777b50-1505-4523-8906-cfbb73f8a92b/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.23.48.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then the short ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21a404d8-a2ef-4f78-89b7-1e1b4bb6a130/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.23.59.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired And finish with the 3 cm fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d606608-f1ad-424b-871f-21d3b4dc6a2c/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.25.07.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Use the pins to fix them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f1a2f97-3ebb-481a-85af-a347379934a9/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.25.34.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired From two sides of the top, go inside 9 cm to put the ties there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/673a8a3f-9ed5-49be-bfce-c20a51846a6a/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.26.12.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d676b7b-0c8b-4425-ac3d-93b5960ea816/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.27.52.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired After the first seam, make the second seam to keep all the layers of fabric at one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86251c0b-7827-4d16-8420-511b499aab4c/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.28.22.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then sewing the other end of the 3 cm fabric to the main body of the top to make the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abb6237c-6c7a-4c5c-9308-3ed3d650d684/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.28.34.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Remember to keep a small un-sew to put the elastic band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2923f78-6e40-4f5d-8eb2-51777da4c798/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.30.35.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Measure the length of the elastic band by wrapping it around your chest. Then using the safety pins to put it through the fabric hole after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39f808b1-0982-4f0f-aa3b-2f0c426c1af8/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.32.14.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Sewing two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/370ea2fd-aece-421e-9c2a-2a27d1091173/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.32.59.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired And closing the un-sew space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3793b8a9-b1af-4263-9fc3-b1f4d3dcdc69/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.33.56.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired The last step is making the ruffle at the end of the main body. Drawing a line at 5 cm upper the end of the main body first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bb87e15-a8d1-467f-8b53-a75ea3cf0561/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+16.34.22.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired Then use a small elastic band as the under thread and a normal straight stitching to create the ruffle for the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b62fb6c0-cb81-4706-8ae3-9482b691d654/DIY+RUFFLE+CROP+TOP+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Reformation+inspired Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired - Make it stand out DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1746351617641-FM3XZTQY5YQQO6MOLM8W/101685174_1139275393113492_5105196776822334491_n.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1746351619259-AEL6R2HAZQTGFQ4AXCQY/102266006_2625152834423441_6279772992939013744_n.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE CROP TOP from Men's shirt - Reformation inspired https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-wrap-dress-bridesmaid-dress-from-scratch monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e367e92d-1537-40a8-a741-3d241a77c2bc/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd84632b-04d7-44e3-877e-4fe547bde3e7/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Around 2.5 m of silk in green/yellow color for each dress Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8d84135-c6e3-4aef-997b-cb202aaf3d14/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25f1a2f2-2da0-415c-b004-2cea7a6a19f7/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af69a233-efcd-4864-bfed-973cfb7fcc49/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+20.11.59.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch After having the patterns, apply them to the fabric and drawing. Remember, you will need 4 pieces of the front pattern and 2 pieces of the back pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3afa335d-4a45-4e17-8480-6ef751864b27/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+20.12.23.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Next step, cutting 2 long rectangles with 3 cm width and around 50 cm length to make the shoulder ties for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26dcaa33-dd41-46d3-a45d-264cd4df2ec8/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+20.12.32.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Folding 2 sides of the length together and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f19c3a1-4dec-470c-96b5-1df911c6106e/Screenshot+2025-05-05+at+20.12.52.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch After that, use a hair clip to upside the ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a84f2839-a571-4b27-90d6-4135db872fbe/Screenshot+2025-05-05+at+20.13.09.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Then ironing to finish the ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05f35865-d1a3-45c3-bf35-bfa6d19d0390/Screenshot+2025-05-05+at+20.14.16.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Cut a small tie with 6 cm length at each tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db901efb-a063-4bbb-a85c-9ea180cd1a71/Screenshot+2025-05-05+at+20.14.23.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Two short ties will be used for the back of the top. Two long ties will be used for the front of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d64ee84-b774-4fd7-b7e4-5a4cba37aea8/Screenshot+2025-05-05+at+20.14.51.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch From two sides of the back, mark at 11 cm inside. So the width between two marks will be the width between 2 breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35843658-fd8a-4805-9239-fd27547ac068/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.42.59.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Then fix two short ties into two marks. Used a small ring to put in the short tie to connect to the long tie later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b87d3242-24cf-4c5f-9f4f-8e9e6aa1f9d5/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.45.20.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch After that first seam, make the second seam right next to it to gather all the extra fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9036948-4ec6-48a6-b864-4e68ced0bf8f/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.45.43.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Then iron to fix these seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd2c4129-c827-466b-b139-ee5815ddb1c5/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.46.13.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Overlocking the rest of the back by the zigzag stitching on the sewing machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4d2434d-2af3-4935-88b6-7549db10a261/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.46.47.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch To the front of the top, fix the long tie to the top of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e45253c-17ee-4677-93c4-eb2b6ec101ac/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.46.54.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a058732f-c3e2-4b8b-9622-da4e510f183d/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.47.46.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Doing similar to the back, make the second seam after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10666f7e-d442-44ec-bb27-110e6d35e65c/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+02.47.54.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch And ironing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9484fac4-e460-4f63-b8f9-0f5f15221082/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+14.41.07.jpg Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Don't forget to overlocking the rest of the front too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36f0a6ff-7529-471b-92cb-2decd153ccb4/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+14.41.50.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch At the end of the front, make three pleated parts close to each other with around 1 cm each one. They'll create the area for the bust when wearing. If you have a big breast, make sure to create a big pleated part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fddbf940-62a7-40fe-b656-b9a532c35cdf/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+14.43.26.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch After sewing, measure the length of the front again. Make sure it has to be around a half of your belly size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5eb5278a-cc83-45ab-8056-856f7da688ac/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+14.43.56.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Next step, connect the front and the back together at two sides. Then sewing and finish the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9d2e397-2c73-432d-a42c-aefcf65f00a3/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/509ba64d-70f5-48c9-8faa-5d1c7f1636c7/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.09.50.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch After cutting, fold two sides of the bottom double time. Then sewing. Remember to check the length of the waistline in the end has to be the same with the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af3f1f7a-ab09-4318-b02c-930b2eb55b1a/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.12.05.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Now connecting the top and the bottom part of the dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e436b964-a17d-4927-8f3e-8325c5f9e37f/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.13.37.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch After that, finish the end of the dress by folding it twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e404e0b-1a15-41a0-8853-a6f25fd3d752/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.15.06.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Then connect the long tie and short tie together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19916769-fe2d-4933-9552-f0460cda6ac4/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.15.12.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch To make the waistband, cut 2 rectangles with 100 cm length and 10 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e8077b3-be30-4fd3-bf71-ac18da83c757/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.15.19.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Fold two sides of the length together and sew first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0566d30-9002-4740-a261-2e049be27e1b/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.16.28.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Then using a long stick to upside them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d17e916-c882-4f00-aa3a-3cc03ba3b2e7/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.16.35.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Iron to keep the folding of the tie stay and not moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86288f06-345a-4752-af53-b7bb044ab195/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.17.16.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch Fix the waistbands to two sides of the dress, at the connected part between the top and the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66938ab4-c409-4698-94e9-289da51d3f68/Screenshot+2025-05-06+at+16.17.48.png Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch The last step is unsewing a small part at one side of the dress to create a hole for one waistband to go through when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e06f002-c936-4be9-822a-52d2d8dfe475/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch - Make it stand out DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc5aff4f-2904-4ae7-878c-400a822be536/DIY+WRAP+DRESS+-+Bridesmaid+dress+from+scratch Blog - DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch - Make it stand out DIY WRAP DRESS - Bridesmaid dress from scratch https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-jumpsuit-from-scratch-jumpsuit-month-series-ep-2 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1dd61534-f049-448b-bd76-54bf25a07e47/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/845271b0-a349-4204-a254-a67823c5cfde/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.20.16.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Loose linen Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b8c6550-f7cf-4316-8a6c-5351c52b92b4/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52ab8efa-547b-49e3-812a-3148be4ab077/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1af2983-6d05-42cf-aff5-d63b22fcabd7/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4a83289-4174-4abd-9f5a-b6091f4150e3/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4db8d828-b7ab-4166-a8b5-3293b00766c1/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a59741c-5205-49a8-b1cb-3c34c507f86f/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.32.03.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 After cutiing, don't forget to overlock the fabric to protect the cuttings. Use a zigzag stitching and overlocking presser foot to do it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76549494-9963-4855-a49b-1d33b8d88555/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.32.12.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 At the front of the jumpsuit, hold 2 crotched lines together by the pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0922eaa-4942-456b-85e2-8b28f81150fb/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.41.38.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 From the end of the hands area, go down 11 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/942e1221-f309-4503-9144-73af149ded38/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.41.50.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 From that mark, go inside 9 cm and mark the second one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2e2bb19-8e5a-4375-990b-4f275d652b78/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.42.04.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then go up 5 cm from there to make the third mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06c513e1-e324-435b-b809-a8f6967921b2/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.42.12.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 And connect it to the first mark. After that, draw two lines at two sides of the first one with 1 cm away from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/374eb946-9efd-4b52-a3dc-a704d3061c26/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.42.24.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Fold them together and sew. You will have the bust area of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09edefdd-0b1a-4841-a5d6-8139135257f7/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+20.42.45.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Do the same for another side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8147fc9-9269-4f7a-80a3-6804f898bf6a/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.02.30.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Cut a little bit off the two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bb5a133-13c7-4f1b-964d-a26c86f25583/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.05.27.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 To the back of the jumpsuit, at the crotched line, mark at 40 cm from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8dd8d524-6aea-4b89-9bfb-49be25e4064b/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.02.43.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then sew them together from there down to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22f4fc6b-6a3e-4c07-8363-a36ecbe12519/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.06.17.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Now making the back pockets of the jumpsuit. Draw two rectangles with 25 cm length and 17 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56ef9563-4f4c-4c52-a3c9-9aaa893e36ef/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.06.52.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 From the top, go down 6 cm and draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/192d12ac-5b97-43c9-accf-5493142b724d/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.09.16.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then fold the top of the fabric to that line and sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42f97a51-3866-4dfd-af0e-ab72b3deb8ef/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.09.26.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 After sewing, use the iron to create the folding for the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da2a5317-49c6-4a1a-a0fe-058d337b8ff1/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.10.23.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 The position for the pocket will be at your butt area. From the end of the hands, go down 32 cm which is right at your butt and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c57fcedf-0c5b-4357-92f9-6a1e161777fc/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.10.41.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then put the pocket at 6 cm inside that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9057e04-25d9-4042-b6d3-edab58ce9ecf/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+21.12.40.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Use the pins to fix the pocket to the back of the jumpsuit. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afc4266f-eec0-4ccb-bba7-9462e1a89eb6/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.42.20.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Now making the side pockets of the jumpsuit. Draw the rectangle with 25 cm length and 17 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa0a6a21-e135-4f10-9e3a-960a704b8c58/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.42.29.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then draw a small curve line at one side and a big curve line at the opposite side to create a pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54c15815-b4e8-43c0-b255-576afa579af7/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.43.01.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 You will need to make 4 patterns like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05c4738f-6ad0-4553-960e-56bf25f3d013/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.43.42.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 The position for the side pockets will be under your belly, right at your hip. From the end of the hands, go down 27 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f37f7435-3d15-41a2-9b0d-6a27c712e846/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.44.01.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then connect the pockets to the front and the back of the jumpsuit at two sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a68dca0-451d-4c63-894c-420540e751f2/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.44.59.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Next step is connecting the front and the back of the jumpsuit together at two sides and at the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33761a3e-03a0-4183-a6d0-cb3eb3a74020/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.44.42.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Use the pins to fix the right position first. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/857c3b78-3723-49ae-a550-abcd425b4403/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.45.34.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 To make the hole for the pockets, make a seam as 16 cm to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32d95677-c11a-441e-b559-84d009523fe0/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.46.26.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Now finishing the end of the jumpsuit by folding the end of the fabric inside and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1dfd0c89-af0d-47dd-b4f3-166ae841d4e1/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.46.34.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 At the top of the jumpsuit, fix two parts of the shoulder together. Then sew. Remember to sew it slightly down from inside to outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45bbecab-6444-4ac2-b728-8788ecb2281b/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.47.02.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Next step, cut four fabric lines with 3 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d5ee0ea-dfbe-421c-a8c6-4719624cb6d4/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.47.11.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then fix one edge of the fabric line to the neck and the hand of the jumpsuit and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49d093c5-8c06-480f-b8ee-169e73ea0003/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.48.04.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 After that, fold the rest of the fabric line double time inside to hide cutting and finish the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d3d5136-541e-4230-afc7-3c629678f0da/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.48.27.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 The last step is installing the zipper to the back of the jumpsuit. Use the invisible zipper to make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b58dcf77-54c9-497c-8e00-b8142d1d40a8/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.49.20.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Fix the position for the zipper first. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c6107e5-ed8e-4cde-a6d5-892783cb5cef/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.49.34.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Hand-sew the end of the zipper after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f467bf4a-9915-4030-b614-fd5259332c1d/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.50.39.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Cut a long fabric line with 10 cm width to make the belt for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e44438b-7698-4dad-b7d3-b1627a58712c/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.50.45.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Fold two edges of the fabric line together. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14e3cdb5-ab65-44bf-8fd1-0faac6d0f5a5/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.50.58.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Remember to keep a small un-sew space at the middle to upside the belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/776bc46f-4d53-43ff-9eb3-0b0fecc1ebe7/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+15.51.54.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 Then iron to straighten the seam after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd760deb-5bc8-4136-ade0-23f67145a91b/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+scratch+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out DIY JUMPSUIT from scratch - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1745513090584-8UNDYZNZLMJTZJWSKKSJ/Screenshot+2025-04-24+at+23.42.28.png Blog - 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DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efc3f13a-ebef-413e-a836-f9a923c9d71c/DIY+HIGH+WAISTED+PANTS+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+4 Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fbf1c37-1e2c-4530-8401-b8893153b341/DIY+HIGH+WAISTED+PANTS+from+scratch+-+Me-made+summer+collection+-+Ep+4 Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1745576546219-SZOO05SCSO0S6X175H73/5.png Blog - 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Ep 4 After that, connect two pieces of the front and two pieces of the back pants together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8b0152a-4e23-4442-b750-d8e6427caea8/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.34.30.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 At the front pants, connect the front pockets to the pocket area and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bdb5647-8985-44e4-ace1-2440cf6a4958/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.36.06.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 After the first seam, make the second seam next to it to gather the extra fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93c54748-4a90-415f-8056-36d7887f65a8/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.36.15.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Do similar to the back pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5be147c9-c0a3-4d11-8c6e-804fdeeb5dfa/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.37.22.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Now connecting the front and the back pants together from the pockets down to two sides of the pants and from the crotch to two legs. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/033fb43b-33b2-4161-9cab-364793c815f1/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.38.22.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 To create the depth for the pockets, sew up to 7 cm from the end. Make sure this seam is close to the seam made before to make the pocket look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6b5643d-c869-48ed-a303-b81c44a2762d/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.38.36.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 At the top of the pants, fix the pockets to the front pants by the pins. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28ad3a01-5bbb-46a3-9230-585eb05d66c9/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.39.33.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 To the waistband of the pants, connect two ends of the rectangle together. Better check the final width at the top of the pants first to make sure it's the same with the width of the waistband after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6992ae8-5a93-492d-8e0e-17b57518b305/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.40.17.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Then fold the waistband in half and use the iron to keep the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b1320e5-9b89-4bfb-a8b1-325033083f9b/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.41.19.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Now connecting the waistband to the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4ea7952-99ef-4c1d-8d38-790d6e42d130/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.41.10.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Remember to keep a small un-sew space when sewing to put the elastic band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b368b16e-73c4-4f44-9d39-0782cf93c2f4/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.42.29.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Use two safety pins to put the elastic band through the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7643ec23-2cf2-404e-95c3-84577513869a/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.42.56.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Then sew two ends of the elastic band after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0056bd1b-4378-416c-8812-5f1ddd395eec/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.43.10.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 Also close the un-sew space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a87d0aa-31ed-402e-9c0a-38e170725d07/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+16.44.08.png Blog - DIY HIGH WAISTED PANTS from scratch - Me-made summer collection - Ep 4 The last step is finishing the end of the legs. 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This will be the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2755757c-5e5f-4e83-8a51-7c4f9c87eb8a/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.05.05.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the pocket to the sideline from that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a893b5c-3b84-455c-9570-43b5942e5fcb/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.04.46.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the other sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be8db729-ab5d-4e9b-b7b8-92aeb5a1d91c/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.05.48.jpg Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, connect two side lines and two pieces of the pocket together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc5ecc62-1145-47cf-bb26-305f78fee6cd/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.06.10.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top of the pocket, mark down at 15 cm, which is the width of the open pocket where a hand can go in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33a1b823-4e5c-4c24-81f7-a8be3a30b522/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.06.16.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew from this mark to the end of the pocket. Do the same for the other pieces of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23f46139-a48f-4bad-a949-3c530f56280f/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.07.20.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect two pieces of the pants together at the crotch line then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a80ddfd-8204-47a9-a828-75bf5bb61d95/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.08.07.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Measure the width of the waistline after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a33f55a6-9b71-4225-af11-1928dcf5d001/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.08.27.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then cut a rectangle with 8 cm width, which is two times the width of the elastic band used plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 100 cm length, which is the length of the waistband just measured before that plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a4937dd-a594-4059-9f65-2a2b987b6973/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.08.51.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two width lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f46b7c50-a6e4-45d6-907f-c525bd7085a2/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.09.36.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold two length lines of the circle fabric together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/138b5adf-d8db-4cb8-a571-bfa88a7f8f0a/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.09.50.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect the circle fabric to the waistline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6938e522-3e21-42ca-a2b0-315110039c24/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.10.00.jpg Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial However, keep a small unsew space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59dd6b59-fde6-43e1-af36-1926110756ea/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.11.38.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the elastic band with 3 cm width and 62 cm length, which is 2 cm shorter than your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/656b8f9f-888e-448e-94fe-64505ab00827/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.12.03.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ce500ac-96bc-49c2-903a-56af4c58be6c/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.12.11.png Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Don't forget to close the unsew space to finish the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89b55fe6-bd5e-4211-a36c-e000702fd8bb/Screenshot+2025-04-25+at+18.13.10.jpg Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is finishing the end of the pants. Fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90290e36-82c5-4320-846f-8dd2a0f1262d/DIY+SKIRT+PANTS+%28with+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1745578797952-NPPIK5T3UWB1R2UU14C0/226474311_356824896113057_4469128123340488554_n.jpg Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1745578798492-76KQHOMOOM7H2BKF457N/226436311_386313702918940_2070625213378280506_n.jpg Blog - DIY SKIRT PANTS (with side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-jumpsuit-from-mens-jeans-jumpsuit-month-series-ep-4 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6d482c5-4f89-418f-aeb1-84b4f427bb34/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+Men%27s+jeans+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+4 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ed85516-ea1d-4838-9702-928b0577b8b6/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.43.07.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Men's jeans (XXL size) Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31af21c4-a1d2-449a-869f-5fcfeb226484/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.43.14.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the waistband of the jeans, go down 44cm which is the width from your waistline to over the crotch + 6cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de6e72f2-8784-4937-9ede-c91e9a826e36/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.44.03.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then draw and cut a horizontal line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e729453-78ed-44f4-b70e-2a6f405b0502/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.44.29.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After cutting, overlock to protect the fabric by using the zigzag stitching and overlocking presser first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3c477bc-5e11-4f50-b5e8-15b708ffedc6/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.44.40.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the end of the pants, go up and mark at 5cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16bf4aed-b5df-4630-b522-44864d1300f8/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.45.30.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then fold the end of the fabric to that mark and iron to make the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f661d91e-a6c6-46e6-ae4f-9afc88fc98fd/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.45.39.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Do the same way like it for the second folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29364a9d-898f-4397-be3f-0cae530d7150/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.46.25.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After that, un-sew the waistband of the pants and fix the width to fit the size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e015d02-b81f-4a74-87df-e7796ce7ea73/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.47.50.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Un-sew the seam at the middle of the back pants first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f06af0a-b79d-41db-95e9-3f9193233a5b/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.48.56.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then fold one side deeper to another side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cdf6bb0-04d3-45af-8d32-eb4b018d308c/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.46.40.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Make sure the width of the waistband has to be a half of your bust size + 3cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a8fcf8d-a88d-4a15-b9b8-772122eeb421/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.49.33.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 And finish the pants for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c95c97b2-7fcb-4f6e-bddf-74a2e7529e95/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.50.24.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Use the fabric from the legs of the jeans to create the top for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/315c3596-de24-4e3f-a5eb-f80ab2141e24/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.50.31.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the top, go down 52cm which is the width from your shoulder to the belly button + 4cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57441d8b-4c97-41d9-950a-910c4828e1d2/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.51.09.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then draw a horizontal line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/513fb33d-1fab-4d29-b0b5-361d24d645d7/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.51.15.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the middle seam, go to the left 25cm which is a quarter of your bust size + 4cm and draw a straight line down there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00cb7d22-6b7e-46ea-9caf-1dd6e10a1825/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.54.03.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then do the same for the right side. So in the end, will have a rectangle with 50cm width and 52cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a00771ae-54f5-4223-81a5-f943f9134124/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.54.41.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the top, mark at inside of 2 sides 16cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b5f3b65-7ede-47c6-b290-3ed997ebc503/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.55.07.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 So the width between 2 marks will be 18cm which is the width of your neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2febbca-eea1-4f3c-8328-c9c32c708d7b/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.55.32.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the middle of the top, go down 2cm and draw the lines to connect to 2 sides of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc1ab76d-3fd1-4f0d-881c-1562a50ec3e7/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.55.41.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After that, draw a curved line at these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7bf670f-2f0c-4787-8596-da7f94685f5c/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.56.31.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the top of the left side, go down 27cm which is the width from your shoulder to over the armpit + 7cm to create the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d3e0a14-73b1-426d-8660-d21c45e12690/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.59.03.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 And do the same for the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d26518e-2b0e-4e9b-a8d0-e1e35d8b7b17/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+11.59.32.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After cutting, will have the back of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4591ad9-0e02-4b66-87a3-0d9d50f5e639/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.00.10.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Use the other legs of the jeans to create the front of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f7cca64-0a60-4b5b-b2b4-210054182cc7/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.00.38.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Draw 2 rectangles with 50cm length which is the width from your shoulder to the belly button + 2 cm and 30cm width which is a quarter of your bust size + 10cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e74cd53-803b-48d5-b7dd-fd300e6bca7a/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.01.12.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 To create the hand for the front, mark at 25cm from the left to inside which is the width from your shoulder to over the armpit + 5cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e079e2d6-1b4c-4fed-b7b9-6412ea36cdbf/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.01.36.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then draw a slightly curved line to inside 3cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35a64c22-17f7-4efd-b1e5-f741c01aa518/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.01.43.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the end, go up 16cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56ebe554-da27-4936-ab7f-70fc8a0d7ab2/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.02.27.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then connect that mark to the other mark at 9cm inside of the top line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbc121b2-003f-4d7f-9e54-bfbfdc7c2ebb/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.03.13.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 And draw a curved line between 2 of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb1d3738-56e0-4ffd-8261-43cfc2f9d6e5/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.03.21.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 So it'll be the front neck of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/561d03db-d26e-4bae-920c-cc071152e609/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.07.23.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 From the top of the neck, go down 1 cm and draw a horizontal line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50da2f1e-716f-486d-aaea-2c2f152c4f8c/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.07.34.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then draw another horizontal line at 2cm down from the first line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/929f9157-ded8-449f-a89c-f6635ed3d8a1/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.07.43.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After that, fold the fabric by the drawing lines to create the button and the buttonhole area of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41aa6924-9277-4080-a52d-a44e656c6d69/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.08.27.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then sew to keep the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c522d0c-d0d2-45dd-af16-2551ed12c37a/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.09.07.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Now connect the front and the back of the top together at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d9874b7-df80-4156-89af-2b681ad2889d/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.09.24.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then cut 2 rectangles with 52cm length and around 15cm width from the leftover fabric to create the hands for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/795d0e33-7410-42e3-bc76-cce6cb775bca/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.12.03.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After overlocking, connect 2 hands to 2 sides of the top at the hand areas by the pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f87cb89c-1afe-423b-b2b4-86c66f96b1c5/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.12.26.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then sew at two sides after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a353679e-9e16-49bf-b305-a35183f4918a/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.13.23.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 To make the neck for the top, cut two rectangles with 56cm length and 10cm width. Make sure the length of the rectangle has to be the same length with the neck + 2cm extra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/338870ae-25be-45e8-b501-01430603d4bb/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.13.32.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At two sides of the rectangle, drawing a line from the top to the end at 1cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0285d2d4-2b60-4fc5-b734-b8e2342e1e3a/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.14.41.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then cutting by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4cd28a7b-3292-4492-8352-2db812dc07c1/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.15.29.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 At the middle of the top, go down 1cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f843261e-87f4-4fb6-9286-5ec5aa2bc816/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.15.38.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then drawing a slightly curved line from there to 2 sides of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12d0a042-2110-41de-bc73-6cf21251293c/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.18.01.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Connect two rectangles together by the pins. Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a7c6206-67bf-4401-a1ab-1e3ab91866d6/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.18.32.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After upsiding the neck, connect one pattern of the neck to the neck area of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04ea0007-66c0-430a-8425-7021a65b29bf/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.19.45.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 After sewing the first seam, fold the other pattern of the neck inside right at the seam just made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1964744-d14c-4cd6-888f-02d404dc6f11/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.19.12.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then making another seam to finish the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf949568-2fd3-432b-9b41-3c0be35d8297/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.20.32.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 For the end of the hands, folding it similar to what was done to the pants by using the iron to create the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f7509e4-a29a-40c6-b98b-aa36b5090e17/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.20.57.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Now connecting the top and the pants of the jumpsuit together at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6580a02-3b51-4b02-81b0-e4da39fee93d/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.21.43.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Then install the buttons and make the buttonholes to finish the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd27d8d1-570e-4127-961e-068d08135a53/Screenshot+2025-04-20+at+12.22.09.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's jeans - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 4 Use the waistband of the old jeans as the belt for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b68bbfc-5a26-47da-98da-26e9989510cc/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+Men%27s+jeans+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+4 Blog - 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DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edaeaf57-f4bf-454e-8a24-fd1c1fa29641/DIY+Long+sleeve+tiered+dress+%28with+round+neck+%26+front+tie%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e0b1922-7604-45a4-b14b-b01fccd06ad9/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.34.31.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Apply on the pattern to the fabric and cut along. You will need one piece of the back pattern, two pieces of the front pattern, and two pieces of the sleeve pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84827b8d-d161-4996-ada3-826550ce8278/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.33.32.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two pieces of the front together at the middle by the pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9cec7e4-3e3d-4fc5-8aa3-a153459fe102/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.34.39.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then mark down a 13 cm from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e57f46b2-9c1f-4c48-b674-bf2be2baa874/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.35.03.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial And sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fac28d8-64a6-4bfc-9f37-5460623d473d/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.38.15.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the fabric at the top of the front inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/722aeb49-81f8-4256-ab2d-57f5b0e1abb3/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.40.12.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the front and the back of the top dress together at the shoulder and the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd4205d9-f0d8-46e3-80f5-9fd23b0a717e/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.41.34.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the sleeve, connect two under armpit lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9aff58e0-0d16-4d62-ba16-5b5ca927f7df/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.44.09.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then from the end of the sleeve, draw a line 3 cm inside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7a6b2a3-c633-419f-aecb-a85967116fc4/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.44.21.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line just drew before to create a fabric hole at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bbd18a9-f6d1-4452-85c9-99d94a7ec0af/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.44.27.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Remember to keep a small unsewn space when sewing for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfc34012-8084-434d-aa92-c9358f41cf2a/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.52.25.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with 1 cm width and around 20 cm length, which is a little bigger than the width of the wrist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7fb71b6-8e47-4b60-9bff-3ee89671c59c/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+02.52.33.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect two ends of the elastic band together and close the unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9eb6185-ca0c-422a-ad12-3268ea015e61/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.24.55.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e21e6bae-fa56-4627-8ed9-8c66cea0f708/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.09.48.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the gathering fabric should be around the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd280758-b8ef-49c0-a33c-d46db9b2560f/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.09.55.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial And the final width of the gathering fabric will be the same with the sleeve line at the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d88e899a-f077-4928-a066-a2f48578ca14/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.10.40.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the top and the sleeve together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fa92a89-0104-49e2-acd5-b007a673a7a4/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.10.48.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the front of the neck, make a loose seam to create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c68f20d8-64ec-4742-85ae-4cd8a86a0bb5/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.11.34.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Doing this will give space for the tie later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b8da786-a6a4-4827-9478-2f0732ed5cb8/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.11.41.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long fabric line with 8 cm width and around 80 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8110ce48-a765-44d2-9f3c-9ceebfbaeea3/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.12.24.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the middle of the fabric line to the neckline of the top bodice and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ed56bc8-f1c9-4805-84f8-e52c60d630c6/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.13.11.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the outside part of the fabric together to create a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7cc3e944-1b8d-48d7-b946-86124aee8bb0/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.14.36.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial For the front of the neck, fold the other side of the fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam and sew to finish the neck of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/460aba53-2073-4821-ad3d-78679278c725/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.13.46.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial And sew to finish the neck of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0211aaa-aa6b-41f0-9d8b-5bef730790ae/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.16.03.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the bottom of the dress, cut 2 long fabric rectangles: The first tier is 25 cm length and 150 cm width, which is 1.5 times the width of the top bodice. The second tier is 30 cm length and 225 cm width, which is 1.5 times the width of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96aa7743-d231-4ea0-9dd0-2ae001b76b66/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.16.32.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two length lines of each tier together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2482224a-c16d-40dc-a125-7050c4be4bb4/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.17.16.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial At one width line of the second tier, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/790422b5-28d7-4ca0-b50a-b6522eeef34a/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.17.23.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the other width line, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7711ccd8-b06c-4592-93fb-8c9268b62dab/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.17.31.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be 150 cm, which is the same with the width of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66830de1-9fe2-48c5-a10c-13812b61e5bb/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.18.47.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the first and the second tier together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/209a195c-0722-4d2f-9165-a9c645614cfa/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.18.54.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the first tier, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09024989-1d29-4b58-b777-7df7c050a048/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+03.19.02.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve tiered dress (with round neck & front tie) - 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DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc369139-2782-43e8-b2a9-b595243b2df0/DIY+Slip+dress+with+side+slit+-+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/659d9a71-0814-4256-a6ff-488f7fca99c2/DIY+Slip+dress+with+side+slit+-+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1743620364150-GIZQ0MW6Z4GAFUD2EWNE/13.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1576764-4938-435e-9fe0-a4f707a0ba80/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+14.16.15.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Apply the pattern to the fabric and draw along. One piece of the back pattern, one piece of the front pattern, one piece of the inside front pattern, one piece of the inside back pattern, and four pieces of the pocket pattern will be needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/426f5728-68bb-4c0d-8aa6-e20f6de80e9d/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+14.16.24.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Starting with the front pattern first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5b58335-29d0-40f9-a646-fb7ff61fb9ec/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+14.22.21.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Use the inside back pattern to mark the end of it on the front part of the dress. This will be the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4637d1a-3c5c-426a-a7e7-f1d6a5405146/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+14.22.30.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then, add the pocket there and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/921c521b-a65a-45f0-aaec-a195ccb26410/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.10.17.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Do the same for the back part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2649d0dd-e0ba-417c-958f-08504cd4d3d9/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.10.45.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After that, connect the front and the back of the dress together at two sides using pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/515f29ff-aee5-48b6-9e98-39914814292f/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.10.52.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To have a slit at the side of the dress, mark up 35 cm from the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbe5b5e0-e886-4a29-bd9a-be00b75004ba/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.11.29.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then sew the rest of the sideline together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f0e7a3d-dbec-4a63-a7af-036c43c24e67/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.11.41.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To create depth for the pocket, mark down 14 cm from the top of the pocket. This is the open area of the pocket where a hand can be put in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d1a597f-6f53-4dcd-bb59-2b1be8916a8a/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.11.48.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest of the pocket together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf4a2fab-f0e7-4295-b013-b9a862ca5f45/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.13.15.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To finish the slit, fold the end fabric inside two times, then sew to finish it. Do the same for the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf2f388d-95c2-4b10-b077-a39bbb0ba56e/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.13.32.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Now, connect the inside part of the front and the back together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/874dff5d-495e-43c5-94cd-7598b7abfe67/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.14.41.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After sewing, put it inside the dress and connect them together using pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62fab0db-5ecb-4f5e-8cba-e0354ffcd236/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.15.06.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To make the tie for the dress, cut two rectangles with 6 cm width, which is two times the width of the tie plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 40 cm length, which is the length from above the breast to over the back to under the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b0cd5f6-df88-4d39-b2fd-168e61d1b5a3/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.15.56.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Sew two length lines of the rectangle together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06720ef5-648a-43bd-bfa2-6f0001ea7006/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.16.28.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then, turn it out and iron it to create a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c9f4dd8-62c9-4c9a-a1f3-050b909fb8c1/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.16.50.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The position for the tie at the back of the dress is 10 cm from the side to inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b48e27e1-54ec-4c98-9186-e8ba3d2932e0/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.18.19.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Now, add one end of the tie to the top of the front dress and the other end to the marked position on the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcb0752b-54cf-42df-a92e-ad4e38d4f2f4/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.17.50.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Do the same for the other tie, then sew all of them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86f0aa4f-ef1c-4021-be46-4c041023ab3c/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.17.57.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9805154f-f5e3-474a-8e3e-b2a5b7b3da6f/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+15.18.59.png Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After turning the inside part to the inside, make the understitching seam to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73608024-46f1-4151-b3e2-f8e9f35c691e/DIY+Slip+dress+with+side+slit+-+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Slip dress with side slit - Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1743670840994-RFX6ART1F34XDRM14KPX/251938319_305944478013639_7644293762979607943_n.jpg Blog - 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Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45b5b624-7a0f-4518-abd5-a1a7aeca5e50/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.01.50.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making 2.5m of silk organza fabric 2.5m silk cotton fabric for the lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d59408f-1e0e-4409-8ef0-95618a846d65/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d34ffd5-7802-42b4-b532-ae766191ad28/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd4e6d03-e341-4522-9b68-04259d78f099/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbe18772-0491-4261-88b9-21ca0fbee331/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fa36346-9f58-43f4-8632-b1d55d0f7707/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf81c84b-f3b7-4ca0-b51e-e83b34da327d/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b626dfa-1637-4c72-b206-f8bff1b8c2f8/Making+a+Vintage+inspired+dress+%28with+lining%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fbbe9d2-4eaa-465d-8e49-a88f837bf89f/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.03.31.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulder and two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c76bd57c-f720-4df5-b4ad-5621de4566b5/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.03.53.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making At the sleeve, connect two under-armpit lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e1a3ed6-a2db-4b1e-943a-777c844558c8/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.04.11.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, make two loose seams at the sleeve line later to create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42656d29-a4cf-4bc1-8a27-16ffbc5a4015/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.04.17.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the total width of the sleeve line at the front and back bodice, so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b5c2a37-39f8-4e98-9ff0-28f5dd70f60e/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.04.51.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, sew the sleeve and the bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60f42aa6-fea0-4a9e-96bf-d9795d78525b/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.04.58.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Do the same for the lining part after that. Then, connect them together at the neckline using pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bca6e29b-f5f0-495d-99fc-94ce43c06f88/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.06.05.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making To create a bigger width for the neck, draw a long curved line at the middle of the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9d5e11e-aa87-4df0-a8e9-9c9929e7d358/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.07.34.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making After sewing, cut the extra fabric inside the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b874980-2827-4187-a4e2-edf0d116132f/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.07.41.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, make some small cuts at the curved line before turning the lining inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9334eb5a-45e4-4b87-9680-13b208ade462/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.09.42.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, connect the rest of the neckline between the lining and the main fabric together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05111a0c-a710-4815-81e6-91f9a66880e7/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.10.22.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making After that, connect the sleeve of the lining and the main fabric together to keep them from moving when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29db2271-ec50-4115-bc3e-70fe96b1cada/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.10.33.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making After sewing, connect the ending line of the lining and the main fabric together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e132dacd-0288-40ff-b912-423a72c7caf1/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.11.14.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making To finish the neck, cut a long bias tab with 4 cm width, which is four times the width of the binding, and 80 cm length, which is three times the length of the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3c73cf0-6448-4468-a6f9-cb6fbd88b9be/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.11.37.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect one side of the bias to the neckline and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a68abe0-5d76-495f-8f42-e0c3d1c8bf24/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.11.55.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making After that, fold the other side of the bias to the middle first, then fold it again to the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3d0ce7d-13b5-4083-9e9d-e320ba4cb6b2/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.12.48.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making At the end of the sleeve, make two loose seams first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d367dd56-a6ba-41dd-b11d-1f3a59e33d8d/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.12.55.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric will be bigger than the width of the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7a97de7-e08d-42a8-b482-b2176becf7e7/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.13.31.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, finish the end of the sleeve in a similar way as the neckline by using the bias tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2b968b4-dec6-4b47-9788-1e3e8acfdab5/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.13.39.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making And that completes the top part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/185294eb-3b19-4411-8fb0-10912d5e07fd/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.15.03.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making From the top of the rectangle, which is the top of the skirt, mark down 10 cm on the side of the rectangle. This will be the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9ce5d49-21be-4d3b-8a43-65e108e79968/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.15.10.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, add the pocket there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10c6c9f5-3428-41d7-91c5-0fe7b6837cf6/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.15.17.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Do the same for the other side and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daab5b42-da66-4001-82f7-953bbf4651c6/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.15.55.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Do the same for the other piece of the skirt, then connect two pieces together at two sidelines and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a25b366-8bae-465c-b547-3df35d818520/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.16.36.jpg Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making From the top of the pocket, mark down 13.5 cm. This is the width of the open part of the pocket where a hand can be put in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c97ce061-d380-4ae1-ac85-00a6d721993b/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.16.47.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d809a462-f22f-49ce-99f6-76a2d0dd764d/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.16.57.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making At the end of the skirt, finish it by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e4f1ee8-0f74-41e5-91f2-a3616f0c2175/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.17.55.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making At the top of the skirt, make two loose seams first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/446c7a98-6f17-4c95-8681-55274e8ad2dd/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.18.01.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the bodice part so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba312150-685d-4e4c-a460-b79a3aea4bd2/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.18.48.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making For the lining part of the skirt, connect two sidelines of the rectangle together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cde4a5af-fa45-45a1-8c32-7173bf86a2a2/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.18.55.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, finish the ending of the lining skirt by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/290911a7-a2d7-4116-a124-b2842ddcafb6/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.20.13.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making At the top of the lining skirt, make two loose seams first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/946c9a46-70b6-4fec-9470-b41845f0a48d/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.20.21.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the bodice part so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35820ca4-04d9-4ed2-8ef2-d2f27ad72c23/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.21.00.png Blog - Making a Vintage inspired dress (with lining) | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making The last step is connecting the top part of the dress to the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d82906b-6ffa-4a1e-bbbd-a3cfca5fd167/Screenshot+2025-04-03+at+16.21.08.png Blog - 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DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eec6a131-93b8-469d-a36a-3f3d210f994b/DIY+Matching+set+%28gathered+crop+top+%26+High+waisted+wide+leg+pants%29%7CDating+wardrobe%7C+Ep+2-Picnic+date Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9483091c-caa5-4b3a-8135-e22ffc949b26/DIY+Matching+set+%28gathered+crop+top+%26+High+waisted+wide+leg+pants%29%7CDating+wardrobe%7C+Ep+2-Picnic+date Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1743012057507-G4F747MF22KDLWT1JP4E/9.png Blog - 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DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1743012177542-X4QYS4T49CJI3D9W1BMR/15.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1743012177813-H58T2MO7HPKE17IC0DLY/16.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59be3e5d-60bf-42cf-893b-a10a053d8d49/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.32.34.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Cut a long fabric with 3.5 cm width and around 45 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a6e67f6-cf7e-477a-b47b-a04085c5dd0c/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.32.46.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Fold two length lines of the fabric to the middle first, then keep folding it again and sew them together to create a tie for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6925e347-dc3e-4dad-96ac-ff65f6b51241/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.33.25.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Four ties are needed for this crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de17957e-5889-476f-a354-78bed8d584bd/Untitled+design.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date After cutting the front piece of the crop top, make a loose seam at the top and the bottom to create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcacd768-66c4-4a81-8d0f-4e415ec3d4f2/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.35.49.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The final width of the gathering fabric at the top should be the width between two inside shoulders, which is the position of the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12a672bc-165f-49f0-8f87-7ff1491a15ef/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.35.56.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The width at the end of the crop top should be half of the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba30b170-f151-4cd3-9555-2d6b07427c74/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.36.33.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The width between two under armpits should be half of the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b625495-6d8c-4280-a08e-b2f38cd56fd2/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.37.14.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Make another piece like this, then connect them together with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/551cc41b-ab57-4729-8f6f-256e619f4717/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.37.43.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Add the tie to the position and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/532dcc8a-80cf-426b-a318-11c41af2ac02/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.38.03.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The front part of the crop top is complete after turning it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15f71108-1664-4c93-a542-5e085901f06a/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.38.25.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date For the back of the crop top, cut a fabric with 26 cm length, which is twice the length of the sideline at the front crop top plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 60 cm width, which is 1.5 times half of the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7673e156-4af8-462f-be7a-0cdc3b85f682/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.38.32.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Fold two width lines together and secure them with pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a7a8db5-ed17-489e-9232-3f9b54822d1d/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.39.04.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Mark the position for the tie later and sew them on together after adding the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a3b768e-3b72-4a94-848b-ace304647091/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.41.35.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date And sew them on together after adding the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cb5f2b0-3420-4188-b122-803ac0743c13/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.42.14.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date An elastic band will be used at the top and bottom of the back part, so measure the width of the fabric hole to be made first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e71225eb-3472-45af-a09c-27d064205c12/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.43.42.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Make sure the fabric hole is slightly bigger than the width of the elastic band to allow easy insertion. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9332ee5-5d09-4c57-8e0e-2f801628c983/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.42.42.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The length of the elastic band at the top of the back part will be half of the upper bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a29af57-a01e-4eac-9c5c-f16003f37c2a/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.44.15.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The length of the elastic band at the bottom of the back part will be half of the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44897c94-899d-492c-b330-5c5c0cce1f08/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.45.24.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Sew both ends of the elastic band to the fabric to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54291d02-32f0-4a74-afb0-8db145e48fa1/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.45.36.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Now, connect both sides of the back part to one piece of the front part and sew first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a832e2f-7137-40ad-bb99-ec7d72cbedfc/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.46.20.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date After sewing, fold the end fabric of the other piece of the front part inside and over the first seam, then make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eb7350b-b40c-4256-b647-010c4d3529ee/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.47.03.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Moving to the pants, start working with the front piece first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc3229f3-4c9d-419e-b0de-ca0c681d338f/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.47.34.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date At the waistline, make a fold fabric by creating two folds, each 4 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/624b8657-ad6b-4dcf-8c32-aa34bd76a1e7/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.48.24.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date The final width of the waistline after all will be 13 cm, which is a quarter of the waist size minus 3 cm that was cut off for the side pocket earlier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ef414b2-2f9d-49fd-b76d-69fe14db49fe/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.49.06.jpg Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Do the same for the other piece of the front pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0db682a4-9e82-45f3-a256-4067996c2e8d/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.50.11.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Then, connect them together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bd035aa-0044-4e8c-97ad-85145ec5f367/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.50.48.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date After sewing, connect the front pocket pieces to the front pants at the side, cutting and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7741f66c-f14c-462b-a9cf-2a4739d235d6/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.51.11.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Then, connect the back pieces of the pocket to the front pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e19e8f8-4bd8-4707-8bc0-06634fe131bd/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.51.39.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Make an under-stitching seam at the incline lines of the pocket before turning the pocket inside the front pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f6598c7-e075-4423-944e-1a4fbeab1e68/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.52.06.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Connect the pocket to the front pants at the waistline and sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aacf35aa-d455-427f-b9cf-7392227ee01e/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.52.35.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date For the back pants, connect the two pieces together at the crotch line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8e4f49f-52ee-48e4-8ebb-f22625bd8279/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.53.00.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Then, connect the back and front pants at the sideline and inside leg line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6342836f-0f04-4cbc-bb62-8947ad6d6199/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.53.33.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date To make the waistband, cut a fabric with 8 cm length, which is twice the length of the waistband needed plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 96 cm width, which is the same as the waist of the pants plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a2d5053-496b-40af-b01a-f5098a37957b/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.53.39.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Connect the two length lines together to create a circular fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c188b9c-ab04-4a8c-bef3-6977bf1251f3/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.54.20.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date After sewing, fold the two width lines together before attaching them to the waistline of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc41dba4-1b28-4063-b9f3-ed308ff9c9c9/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.54.27.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Leave a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e176c62-a3a2-4713-8fc8-74203b815dec/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.55.05.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Cut a 34 cm length elastic band, which is half of the waist size plus 2 cm, and thread it through the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c335099-eee0-4d61-903d-68e2ab3f7092/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.55.12.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Sew both ends of the elastic band at both sides of the waistband. Close the unsewn space to complete the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/099b0bff-c283-401c-825e-8f38524f7155/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.55.59.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date For the final step, finish the leg openings. Draw a line 6 cm above the ending line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ec862ab-9cab-4482-811d-7e9745fb5cfa/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+17.56.30.png Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date Fold the end fabric inside by 1 cm first, then keep folding it to the line drawn before, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e304f452-f290-4260-b954-29f9de049807/DIY+Matching+set+%28gathered+crop+top+%26+High+waisted+wide+leg+pants%29%7CDating+wardrobe%7C+Ep+2-Picnic+date Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date - Make it stand out DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97cd4303-4993-4489-bb6d-275d3863bb69/DIY+Matching+set+%28gathered+crop+top+%26+High+waisted+wide+leg+pants%29%7CDating+wardrobe%7C+Ep+2-Picnic+date Blog - DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date - Make it stand out DIY Matching set (gathered crop top & High waisted wide leg pants)|Dating wardrobe| Ep 2-Picnic date https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-refashion-mens-shirt-into-2-piece-summer-set-puff-sleeve-bustier-top-ruffle-mini-skirt monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/579204ab-c9c5-4f49-9e6b-ec1fc33797ba/DIY+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8830c28-78ca-49d0-9663-bfd14d408f25/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.01.16.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) XXL size Men's shirt in cotton fabric Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8495d745-27fd-4f15-b592-76a59b7c5247/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.02.14.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Removing the front pocket first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49992058-4a8c-416d-be22-648913adfb42/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.02.27.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, unsew the seam at the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1e13a7e-811d-42f7-98c0-aadc65966186/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.03.04.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) However, keep a small part at the end of the sleeves to keep it connected to the main body of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/168b5454-f128-4337-a631-1bb571b93fc2/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.04.16.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Draw a horizontal line at the end of the sleeve first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c40c7b4-164d-468b-b2c3-1500cad7f99a/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.04.23.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then, from that line, draw another horizontal line 10 cm above… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d1d0f4a-5802-4aed-be92-14045e9899d2/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.04.45.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) … and 14 cm below it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0b34336-fd9d-43c5-ac01-d7c6f5f1e83e/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.06.36.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) So the width between two horizontal lines will be 24 cm, which is the width of the breast plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5aeff613-500d-49cd-a7fc-6f9bcca3a20c/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.10.28.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) At the middle of the first horizontal line, mark 2 cm above. Then, connect this mark to the end of the second horizontal line on the same side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/080d781e-d4f7-49ea-8c0a-1b635fcc0bab/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.09.47.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, mark 8 cm below the middle of the first horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ea3ac13-d7a6-46c2-9766-d0330d5814a8/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.11.25.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) And connect it to the end of the third horizontal line on the same side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5da30500-457c-4080-b4bf-21ea0c7b88e3/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.11.32.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) By doing this, the shape of one breast area is created. Repeat the same for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d144606-9e5e-4605-880a-468ecd0f5ec1/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.12.42.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01162d54-b569-4a23-b18f-28767302f733/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.12.48.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, overlock to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a34fbc9d-b234-4143-b2e3-cba1239204ad/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.15.03.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) A 1.5 cm width elastic band is used for this crop top, so measure the width of the fabric hole needed first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d78fd654-a2c8-495b-aba4-d27414e400e3/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.15.42.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then, create the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c36cba9-522d-49e9-95e7-61d2e1c4ad9b/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.17.06.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, sew both ends of the elastic band to secure them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eebf14c-e482-4c1d-a255-bddfd89f22fd/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.18.09.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Now, connect the sleeve to the main body of the crop top and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e47776d3-c1bc-44ce-9b35-fc73c385bf18/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.18.40.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, fold the end of the fabric at the top of the sleeve inside to create a fabric hole and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abf132ff-e293-4ea3-9fdd-03c2fecebde0/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.20.19.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After inserting the elastic band through the fabric hole, sew both ends to keep it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b452f1d-a59d-40b5-bbf0-4426fd8e49b2/Screenshot+2025-03-27+at+18.19.58.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Make sure the top part is positioned in the middle of two pieces of the lower part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7dcb643-bb4d-4111-b061-c6c33d40e5e0/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.26.25.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Moving to the end of the sleeve, draw a line 4 cm inside to match the position for the puffy effect first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9109b83-4375-4137-89b2-f53301bad96b/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.26.42.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then, add a circular fabric piece with a 2 cm width to create a fabric hole later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be72cc77-a8a8-4c95-b55c-2e254ac6e7c2/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.27.37.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Sew both sides of the circular fabric but remember to leave a small unsewn space on one side for the elastic band to pass through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/215d7ca2-ca6c-43e1-b4fa-61f567377590/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.28.34.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) The width of the elastic band for the end of the sleeve should match the width of the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f6c75fe-7aee-49d3-9831-31ad94f1b217/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.31.24.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) At the middle of the bust, fold the end fabric inside to create a small hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa6b90e1-9720-4b69-bd64-f8bc76210f29/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.31.41.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Moving to the skirt, use the leftover fabric from the main shirt to make it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61949935-ee78-4e14-8a06-d1c8aa657034/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.32.26.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Moving to the skirt, use the leftover fabric from the main shirt to make it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d8f744b-fa52-4815-8968-80a65ef10dce/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.32.34.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then cut the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8eb713e5-84a0-46ba-bedc-92d7b9ab7324/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.33.30.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, sew both sides together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef66451c-91f0-44e8-a831-7d4bbf9ddb42/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.34.23.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) If the shirt is not too big, the width at the front of the shirt may not have enough fabric. It is around 46 cm, which is half of the hip size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3154cff4-e8bf-427b-b27a-3e25f14def89/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.34.13.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) So, from the middle line, draw two lines on each side at 23 cm, which is a quarter of the hip size. This creates the difference between the front and back of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/588a0942-21e6-4179-ae36-8a98f67e2138/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.35.17.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, draw another two lines 25 cm from the middle line, which is a quarter of the hip size plus 2 cm. This is for the back of the skirt. So, the total width of the skirt when the front and back are connected will be the hip size plus 4 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4798e95-4eb2-471b-909b-4619ed6b3234/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.36.24.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Measure the width at the top of the skirt to be 32 cm, which is half of the waist size, to get the maximum length for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/008021aa-61df-4646-8128-c501f9655aae/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.37.46.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) At both ends of the top line, draw a curved line connecting to the end of the skirt. This will be the sideline of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44b9903b-e38e-4d33-ad07-37c4b505f8d6/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.39.53.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Apply the same measurements to the back of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97837d4f-843d-4c73-9f06-4cbb8a19586b/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.40.14.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) The back of the skirt should be slightly higher than the front, so add 2 cm extra for the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6813502-91d2-45ea-8fc4-36a0ba2841de/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.40.53.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23a130a6-e9b6-480c-832b-a5f0b100c17a/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.41.21.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After cutting, connect the front and back of the skirt together at the sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/656d33d6-5f62-4930-ba31-c6edd023be61/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.41.49.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) However, leave a small unsewn space on one side for the zipper later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cf40411-5d03-4190-a0d9-ea42f2a85305/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.42.12.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Use the remaining leftover fabric from the shirt to cut rectangles with a 6 cm width and a total length of 138 cm, which is 1.5 times the hip size, or longer if more fabric is available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6641a74c-d827-4972-a761-73c2ba01c009/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.42.20.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then connect them together to form a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57e914d2-34dd-43a1-863d-b9573ac673d1/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.43.58.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, fold one end of the fabric inside twice to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d90741b-aa4e-47ba-aa5a-baeab05835d9/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.44.22.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) At the other end, make a loose seam first, then create a puffy effect later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d146d6e1-a93b-42ee-affb-0e2ce31af672/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.44.29.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Make sure the final width of the ruffle is 92 cm, which matches the hip size or the width at the end of the skirt. This allows the ruffle to be attached to the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09f2826e-1e7b-4855-ac17-8508d3431df9/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.45.11.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) The ruffle is added to make the skirt longer and add a cute touch to the matching set, but this step can be skipped if not needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b80c2f78-0643-4b5b-b7ac-9e6f6209ba57/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.46.06.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Put the skirt on to mark new sidelines and adjust the back for a better fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8cc534d-4676-4c0b-a043-63559d16c3a1/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.47.13.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Then, sew the measured parts to fit better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c661801c-71a6-4276-91ce-439b94b29144/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.48.29.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Cut a long rectangle with an 8 cm width and a 66 cm length, which is the waist size plus 2 cm, to create a waistband for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c41b3f2-e461-4866-9690-058a5ae91504/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.48.43.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) Attach it to the top of the skirt and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4686026b-cc6a-460d-bb91-b9dd1e875cf7/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.49.28.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) After that, fold the other side of the waistband inside twice over the first seam and make the second seam to complete the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e3bc24a-38c3-4eb8-ae41-36455423d755/Screenshot+2025-03-28+at+00.50.03.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) The last step is installing the zipper. An invisible zipper is used for this skirt to achieve a cleaner look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab03322b-2b82-463a-947a-2b7653696ef8/DIY+Refashion+Men%27s+shirt+into+2+piece+Summer+set+%28Puff+sleeve+bustier+top+%2B+Ruffle+mini+skirt%29 Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece Summer set (Puff sleeve bustier top + Ruffle mini skirt) - Make it stand out DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-ruffle-collar-dress-with-ruffle-hem-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd51117f-a5f4-44de-90b4-b11fd02cd42d/DIY+Puff+sleeve+ruffle+collar+dress+with+ruffle+hem+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b985ab09-76df-42a5-807f-d2e3a2be1f9e/DIY+Puff+sleeve+ruffle+collar+dress+with+ruffle+hem+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - 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DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a4b5733-93bf-4326-9045-d6982bce3aa8/DIY+Puff+sleeve+ruffle+collar+dress+with+ruffle+hem+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742640780778-OZYM5767TRYUESR5RTGX/5.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742640780261-77M03H40ME73GE24PS28/6.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742641276514-YFA5VSILH30POVE04DBS/7.png Blog - 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DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95631fbc-a7cb-423a-a286-19b695403408/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.14.26.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the pattern to the fabric and draw along. One piece of the back pattern, two pieces of the front pattern, two pieces of the collar pattern, and four pieces of the pocket pattern are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b1b03ca-97e8-4677-9647-a5694ba46c49/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.15.20.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial At the two pieces of the front pattern, connect them together at the middle first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f7a76d7-020f-4dcc-9a82-4f168cd576e7/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.15.40.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the front and the back at the shoulder and two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aeb2adbc-c3d2-416c-afb5-412a77916fcf/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.16.23.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial For the sleeve, connect two under-armpit lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b517d65-e585-42bf-bcd6-1ced43f074a6/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.17.07.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, from the end of the sleeve, draw a line 3 cm inside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d601f82-daa2-443f-b17a-47cb6543d160/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.17.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line drawn before. So, the width of this folding line will be around 1.5 cm, which is bigger than the width of the elastic band used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc9d4b39-e9cb-4d74-b6a4-f2c5905dd81f/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.17.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial When sewing, keep a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d882256-3dc1-4878-9d5d-3015dda8133a/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.20.25.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 24 cm length of the elastic band, which is the width of the arm plus 2 cm, so the end of the sleeve won't be too tight on the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2fc4ae4-727e-4333-b038-4a8f1a56d932/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.21.15.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb3d4550-1e3b-4d03-ac16-9b4ea3c9f5a0/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.21.22.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, don't forget to close the unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bf39d90-b745-496e-bf76-d9375bd7191e/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.24.11.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3f1b32a-ff2e-4c69-ab5f-72570772b037/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.24.29.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the gathering fabric is around the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9eb6185-ca0c-422a-ad12-3268ea015e61/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.24.55.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial And the final width is the same as the sleeve line at the top of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/793ba42b-199e-4d6d-bc98-e67e14f26f4d/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.25.17.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the sleeve to the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94b8eab9-dbb9-4b70-80d1-e7db1ab969ce/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.27.40.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial For the collar, check the width of the outside collar first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05dabb9d-f0d5-47d2-b754-35a3750e3557/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.27.46.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, cut a long fabric with a 6 cm width, which is twice the width of the ruffle part of the collar plus 2 cm for seam allowance and 1.5 to 2 times the length of the outside line of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84f92e47-9e9f-48a5-8fad-7af164123f7d/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.29.24.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric along the width line first, then make a loose seam along the length line later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2853b39f-d926-4b40-aabe-56a6d84b298c/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.30.02.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0603ca29-e0e2-4c83-a1b3-4b7c568c4105/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.30.09.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final length of the gathering fabric matches the outside line of the collar so the ruffle can be connected to the collar later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b98587a-c53c-45e3-ae40-961df01cbcec/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.30.51.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the ruffle and the collar together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b8a4fdd-18a0-48e8-8c30-934db61f8497/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.36.49.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, connect it to the other pieces of the collar so the ruffle part will be in the middle between two pieces of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f5726f7-e8eb-423a-92d0-7a5cf665d1b8/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.32.03.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the outside line of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daa594c5-78be-459b-84ea-b6e61fddf39d/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.37.50.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the collar right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/501fed4b-9c3d-4cce-8392-ed3a12963523/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.38.48.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the collar to the neckline of the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abb04970-7886-4c5e-89f8-9b9a35e0e48f/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.39.23.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial After that, check the length of the inside collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df618cc2-f947-441a-8ea0-679683a14dce/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.40.43.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, make a circular fabric piece with the same length and 2 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6acac8c6-5b7b-4be4-9cae-ccb70d9c9508/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.40.50.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect it to the length of the inside collar using pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f6dab2d-9f97-4b7c-851b-f753138f980b/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+23.41.42.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, fold the fabric over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside, then make the second seam. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97f10395-d2ac-4608-84c0-b55f2b22aa38/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.00.19.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial To make the bottom of the dress, cut a rectangle with a 67 cm length (which is 3 cm above the belly button to the knee) and a 64 cm width (which is 1.4 times half of the hip size). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f560f21e-bff9-4297-9f23-65e95b911257/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.01.19.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial From the top line of the bottom of the dress, mark down 6 cm on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41b99bfa-c00b-43f5-bd46-3d6c4afb3f72/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.01.27.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, attach the pocket to that mark using pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fe46b64-0b4f-4949-b709-65e37fbe78f6/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.02.03.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the front and the back of the bottom dress at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6982f727-3a1a-4f48-b585-1f5b5527b831/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.02.35.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial To create depth for the pocket, mark down 14 cm from the top of the pocket. This is the open area of the pocket where a hand can fit in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0365418-21fa-46a1-9582-b66df42f4124/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.02.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94e9d1a3-1a4d-49f7-b9fb-97a4fd9183f2/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.03.22.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle fabric with a 27 cm length, so the total length of the bottom dress will be 94 cm (which is the length of the dress plus 4 cm for seam allowance) and 192 cm width (which is 1.5 times the length of the top bottom part). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1b5ab2d-c2fd-4819-afac-3c0117d7a89c/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.03.31.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial First, connect two length lines of the long fabric together to create a circular fabric piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a49ce212-2fd6-4887-b7c1-f4367c206130/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.04.27.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Then, at one width line, fold the end fabric inside twice and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b7cb73c-d157-405f-8533-4b72377c1dce/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.04.36.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top width line, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d108cfbb-476a-49b9-932e-6ca1bdb76d88/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.04.47.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the gathering fabric matches the width of the top of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ccf5ab2-f611-4373-a64f-72d9a0419971/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.05.37.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect the end of the bottom part and the top of the bottom dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa57e505-0337-4a04-ad3f-4efa9ce3ebae/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.05.48.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the bottom dress, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b363cd15-6188-4f79-a299-f3a1ec912560/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.05.56.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the gathering fabric matches the width at the end of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de5696d6-f1de-425c-b579-d6844a7e5ea9/Screenshot+2025-03-23+at+00.06.03.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve ruffle collar dress with ruffle hem - 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DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8492b92f-25ba-425c-ae75-003ca0684452/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve%2C+deep+v-neck%2C+open+back+dress+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/533afaff-f44b-4a5c-b7c8-0a5ee114bf20/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve%2C+deep+v-neck%2C+open+back+dress+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e82da6e-c332-42a5-9bc9-1111312414ac/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve%2C+deep+v-neck%2C+open+back+dress+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b8ec3ab-e82f-4e01-befe-9d0a7d506836/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve%2C+deep+v-neck%2C+open+back+dress+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5e63221-b70d-4567-9d22-822e62a71e41/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve%2C+deep+v-neck%2C+open+back+dress+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a27257f4-a3b2-4791-bde8-3025b9e27c9b/8.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fe8e19b-d5b6-441a-8cae-e63c26558e75/9.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742589377770-F2IRZGPRFC5NMY94T8KK/10.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742589378324-GWNYZ6L6EC5BFF047DK7/11.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742589379106-PLU3DED1O2606MNNFGFS/12.png Blog - 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Ep 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e84e3de2-32be-4351-83bb-2033a2c45a4f/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.13.20.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Apply all the patterns to the fabric and cut along. Start making the top part of the dress first. Here are two pieces of the front and the back part. They are the top pattern of the front and the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d9ecc29-2acd-4a05-9119-222db848e89d/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.13.27.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Connect them together at the shoulder line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f46d77cf-5dcc-479f-a95a-0159d768de9e/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.13.20.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Do the same for the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85c61530-d47c-49d6-a8c2-71f47b7821eb/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.15.00.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 After sewing, connect the main fabric to the lining fabric at the neckline and the open back line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b48731b8-b7b9-47e2-abe8-c7a0799b6afa/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.15.30.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Before sewing, add a small elastic at the middle of the neck at the back part. This will be the closing part of the open-back dress. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbc401c5-36d7-41df-9480-ae8914996093/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.16.44.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Now, connect the sleeve to the sleeve line at the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95083c26-7a3c-4c3d-a44b-57f60b871aa8/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.17.17.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78dfc508-299c-4500-a533-03597c8b4e61/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.18.19.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 After that, fold the sleeve to make it small so the lining part can move over the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaf087ec-2980-4dce-bf45-e83547b2030b/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.18.26.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 And connect to the main fabric part at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f33ef54-6857-4b96-8ddd-b9cf61639bcf/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.18.32.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 When sewing, sew over the first seam made before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1df4cabf-2231-4d7e-876c-7e8047aa8884/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.19.30.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Before turning the top part right side out, make a few small cuts at the curved parts to make all the seams look smoother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea670797-4e89-4769-a6a7-6751dd502c4f/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.20.08.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then, turn the top part right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f356966b-272d-4024-9f1d-759de68d77ef/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.20.48.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 After that, connect the two under-armpit lines and two sidelines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/466f19fe-ddab-4974-9dcb-f79ea79a596d/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.21.11.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 At the ending line of the sleeve, fold the end fabric inside twice, 0.5 cm each time, and sew to finish the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8306b08e-0126-4e65-b574-bdf2aec4a445/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.21.34.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 At the bust line, make a loose seam first, then create the gathered fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34d0cd85-c3de-4a3f-9549-ceadfc0e667c/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.21.44.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Make sure the gathered fabric stays around the bust area and the final width of the bust line matches the bust line of the lower part of the front top so they can be connected later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e105528-9309-4e9c-a380-73fda4522a5f/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.22.16.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Make two pieces like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa9d1963-b4ec-44f3-b56f-9d2b33b692ae/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.23.43.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Now, connect the two finished pieces to the lower part of the front top. Connect the main fabric of the lower front part first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15c554a0-6746-4891-bb7d-47c9aa10cc73/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.24.01.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then connect the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5cce91d4-21f2-41ad-9df1-58a20c35ce6c/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.25.23.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Make sure the top part is positioned in the middle of two pieces of the lower part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51323a33-e3ad-408e-9d9a-0ca6a98f40c6/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.24.08.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then, make the second seam over the first one to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d41b113-5afd-4cd0-ac16-1bdc58e2059a/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.26.14.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Moving to the back of the top part, connect the main fabric of the lower part to the top first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7418310c-97f8-45c9-8eea-d9c5f68c456e/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.26.23.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then connect the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/096ddabf-9ccc-4957-9e34-03572927bb75/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.27.05.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 It's quite similar to the method used for the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b96dcd9-7361-4892-a464-cf931048da1d/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.27.12.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Add the zipper to one side line of the dress, choosing which side first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aafd1a27-4468-4b45-acbe-5195a6da64e2/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.27.19.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then close the other side after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5822e674-9fa7-450e-b6c3-eeb809d4a106/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.28.35.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Moving to the skirt part of the dress, after cutting, copy the darts from the pattern to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56285b01-93dd-4859-8d0c-abad001476b7/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.28.42.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then sew the darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2dfcdb75-b949-42c6-af65-0e60174ac77a/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.31.37.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Now, connect the front and the back of the skirt together at one sideline while keeping the other side open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/314e17fe-88f5-492f-a603-caaa1e9ac6fe/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.31.31.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Make sure the open sideline matches the one left open at the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfd90a79-7add-4608-9222-7aa1d0c75307/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.32.19.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Do the same for the lining part of the skirt. To improve the look, make the lining part of the skirt about 1 cm shorter than the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/634afbf2-ef26-425d-850e-c8b0ed71fe21/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.32.27.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Now, connect the main fabric of the skirt to the top part and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27559ecd-cee1-459b-b224-bc1851f90ae7/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.33.19.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then, connect the lining part of the skirt to the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/202310d5-8e26-4633-b8e6-24be1fc58537/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.33.50.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 And make the second seam over the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d10633b4-f28a-4882-b752-dcde345b35fa/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.33.59.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Make sure the top part stays in the middle between two pieces of the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed427d37-3d67-49bc-86d5-85db78f50170/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.36.24.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Use an invisible zipper, about 30 cm long, for the open part of the sideline left before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cc42c8e-ce43-4495-a122-d659cdb31574/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.36.33.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de7a0bce-df40-47f1-905e-85f7c0a643e2/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.37.39.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 After sewing, connect the rest of the sideline of the skirt. Remember to sew separately between the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a1e8a0a-ad80-418c-99f1-25f04a7dac69/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.37.50.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 At the end of the skirt, finish the hem by folding the fabric inside twice, 0.5 cm each time, and sewing. Remember to do this separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d02aa67-3cf3-49c0-95e8-f6852131be8b/Screenshot+2025-03-22+at+18.38.45.png Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 The last step is adding a button to the other side of the open back to close the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03adeaac-7909-4450-a31a-d6a0dc63782a/DIY+Butterfly+sleeve%2C+deep+v-neck%2C+open+back+dress+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+2 Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 - Make it stand out DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742590152733-7Z0P2ZZLE3ZCFR4JE1V8/8c2f250c1f5cdb02824d.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742590100264-CH00FPPJT6U6LM41YZAD/305428615_554684953097268_1268492078563038961_n.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly sleeve, deep v-neck, open back dress | My perfect wedding series - Ep 2 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-2-pieces-maxi-set-vacation-wardrobe-ep-2-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0f291d6-7534-4d5c-8758-9cbae790b4ad/DIY+2+PIECES+MAXI+SET+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+2%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b474e96f-3786-4456-bb6c-03bc65a21cb3/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.45.43.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial 3m of soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9e5346c-e637-4f17-8309-ddb6c77af55f/DIY+2+PIECES+MAXI+SET+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+2%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2dc9a422-c657-4752-9862-38b692eb4591/DIY+2+PIECES+MAXI+SET+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+2%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82fc3b25-51f3-49d6-a7ba-4dd4f85c270c/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.45.54.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with an 8.5 cm width and a 63 cm length, which is 1.4 times the length from above the breast, over the shoulder, to under the bust, plus 5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4d318bf-3f61-4b1c-81d6-9c4d0c658388/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.47.55.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two length lines of the rectangle first, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f0ac67d-fe9b-48d0-8f3d-bc3616e767a3/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.48.40.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn it inside out using a safety pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e7938b4-5643-4806-9468-39e42a4c12ea/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.50.02.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with a 45 cm length and 3 cm width to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42495a13-685f-4b66-a146-e232f0feee31/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.52.25.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew both ends of the elastic band to the two ends of the strap to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7c4b3b4-4b8d-491d-b27a-34600ec3ae05/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.53.01.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Don't forget to overlock both ends of the strap for a cleaner finish. Two straps like this are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/904918c2-23f6-430c-aa55-e18654be09a3/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.53.51.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut two pieces of the crop top pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a07a755a-1c1b-4019-a302-02dbdd66b3be/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.54.10.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Pin them together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c601b1f-d1c6-4459-a9e1-e9c6b23330b6/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.54.26.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then attach one end of the shoulder strap to one side of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad5002a8-c867-4e01-ae26-4ab79b5df5a1/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.56.08.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the shoulder strap is positioned in the middle between the two crop top pieces, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43ac431c-53b0-498e-9d3f-7adb36e4c037/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.57.10.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Before turning it inside out, make small cuts along the curved lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae6644ef-7d19-49a6-b73d-3f24a69537db/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.57.51.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial At both side lines, make an understitch on the inside face of the crop top, securing the end fabric to one side. Iron the crop top after this step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ea43b11-c03f-404f-9e1d-c1fd1da29bdf/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+18.58.13.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the two pieces of the crop top at the bottom edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0631459e-fb3f-44fc-b5ba-fa15eefb4b56/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.00.40.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with a 9 cm width and a 115 cm length, which is 1.4 times the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f726e92-e51f-4c0e-b60b-a62cdca279ba/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.02.55.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two width lines to create a circular fabric piece first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f8e071d-793d-410b-9810-516efe2b1dff/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.05.37.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Place the circular fabric next to the end of the crop top and mark the connecting points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a14ec62b-21e1-4254-aee8-f2f2be5334e6/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.05.56.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c273d506-bd63-4d9b-9fed-78771efbf016/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.07.23.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, fold the other end of the fabric inward by 1 cm, then fold it again over the first seam and sew the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ca80155-f153-45bf-b766-22f651e30ee2/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.07.15.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Leave a small unsewn space for inserting the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef81951c-50ef-4a9c-9512-6df042c0ac4a/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.08.18.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a 3 cm wide and 70 cm long elastic band, which matches the under-bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aed53fbc-ec09-4d6d-88c2-f6a58df47087/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.09.07.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert the elastic band through the fabric holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a10213d-1e48-41d6-a793-b3595e486336/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.08.53.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the ends of the elastic band together and close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eabd6fa3-f5ff-4bd1-9316-b45d159c1dc4/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.11.11.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the shoulder straps to the back of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56a60c03-7924-4a59-9e81-49e1ef295338/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.46.57.jpg Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the bow tie for the crop top, cut two rectangles with a 10 cm width and a 45 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1eb33095-bcb9-45df-8e88-4b3ca22f233c/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.58.07.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw a curved line at both sides of the rectangles to shape the tie, then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6204808-c45c-4c40-a113-efa044f17b09/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.58.01.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial When sewing, leave a small unsewn space to turn the bow tie inside out later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57838d1f-8804-4d7a-b4cf-74e525cda7bb/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+19.58.58.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial And here is the final crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/676ef02c-298c-4b77-800b-2383944628e5/DIY+2+PIECES+MAXI+SET+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+2%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d6fce36-5939-4307-89c4-34e67f1ce06a/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.02.29.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial On the last tier, connect the two length lines together to create a circular fabric piece first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd73bbf8-953f-468f-bba1-135caff12a97/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.02.49.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, fold one width line inward twice by 1 cm each time and sew to finish the bottom edge of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47ad9bb1-3a06-40d1-87cd-3c4fbeb9ee79/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.03.43.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial On the other width line, make a loose seam first, then create a gathered effect later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68d94825-d59e-44ba-9ccf-95285e7c2333/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.03.55.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric will be 215 cm, matching the width of the third tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39ba1696-7f28-415b-a063-ef120d121731/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.05.37.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial For the third tier, connect the two length lines together to form a circular fabric piece first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6423182-adc0-4626-9e93-5aa1b50c61dd/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.05.44.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, make a loose seam on one width line to create a gathered effect later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef40ebc0-2c59-4c1b-a3d6-114632de57db/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.05.57.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric will be 154 cm, matching the width of the second tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63093114-f837-4549-aac5-f6d87c0cbb3d/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.07.30.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial For the second tier, connect the two length lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c5731fc-ca16-4657-9275-44f1afedb7d3/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.07.37.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, make a loose seam on one width line to create a gathered fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54ecb0a3-0d93-4194-b3c5-6a2ca1f1498a/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.07.46.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric will be 110 cm, matching the width of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da51b45d-c34b-48c4-91be-689d5c447373/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.10.02.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial For the first tier, connect the two length lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/597b900f-6854-486b-ab05-ddaf456d38fc/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.10.10.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top of the first tier, draw a horizontal line 8 cm below it—this is twice the width of the elastic band plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6f25f69-19d0-4f83-b438-6f0e3a35e901/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.11.35.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Leave a small unsewn space for inserting the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ae29e4f-4b9e-496a-ae29-f6aed41e3d3f/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.11.41.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an elastic band with a 3 cm width and a 64 cm length, matching the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75c4e039-de46-441c-96b2-10264a7eb71f/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.12.57.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the ends of the elastic band together and close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fe583c1-b3c2-4ce5-a316-b0b6896f63f2/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+20.13.43.png Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, all four tiers of the skirt are complete—simply connect them together to finish the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40d8c0d4-cda0-4bba-bafa-80ecf7ae93f0/DIY+2+PIECES+MAXI+SET+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+2%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 PIECES MAXI SET | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 2) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742056764094-84FUCP810GPWGH1U29SJ/273990474_522206809535150_2376199172716910018_n.jpg Blog - 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Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c883d3e-d614-4c57-9573-1e847e24c724/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.32.08.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) 2m of pure linen fabric in red color Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8cd4c7e4-8ce5-4991-ac25-bb5c42682028/DIY+Party+dress+%7C+Puff+sleeve+bustier+mini+dress+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%28beginner+friendly%29 Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11494d39-0adb-4021-ab8c-881885f8dbac/3.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33778653-d7c3-4f83-9c81-b0b582ade9f0/4.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43d48f8d-fa94-4799-aa36-394ce5627c3b/5.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/604ca061-b824-40ce-b98f-96104ed11103/6.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65b3b393-b881-4fd8-af25-ddb233bab401/7.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc6864b4-b8c1-450f-b501-4e3415277007/8.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c854e81-cb12-461d-b1f3-8dea9cbfe564/9.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0f15ce8-8493-4fd8-9291-04ff5d074521/10.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742060738655-F296P957KLDVEOZ5E6RI/11.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742060739127-FONEGLGJJ9QATG3PTLDX/12.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1742060739901-UJB5VZU7SWXNEOM5Z0KX/13.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/673b972b-1003-4d44-a0fc-314163342f11/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.32.54.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) At the top of the front piece, draw a curved line 3 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab069474-1e5a-49a5-90aa-32c1cb88a8b0/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.33.49.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Fold the end of the top line inside around 0.5 cm, then fold again to the curved line to create a fabric hole with 1 cm width for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f0c9b21-6dfd-4fb2-b31f-84de7c18b448/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.34.38.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) At the bottom of the top front piece, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric around the bust area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/882353c5-5a4a-44ae-8d94-aa58b30a147f/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.35.41.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) However, the gathering fabric is only around the bust area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5410d16d-bc9d-493a-bd9d-1bb072257040/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.36.18.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Make sure the final width of the ending line is 36 cm, matching the top line of the bottom front piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/953dea8b-bb85-4cbc-a3c9-e12d7f604dd0/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.38.26.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Then, connect the top of the front piece and the top line of the bottom front piece together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea945fc6-9d86-4578-9a49-bdaeeaf395e2/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.40.34.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Cut a 24 cm elastic band, which matches the width between two inside shoulders for the sleeve placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07ac8956-d72d-4730-a75e-387714d18e26/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.41.04.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Thread the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b5da0d4-3ecf-4edc-8f04-4b95f9f74a98/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.41.10.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) After that, sew the two ends of the elastic band to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a06bded9-2d4f-4732-9844-4306321ff05f/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.55.12.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Moving to the back of the dress, mark the position of the under-bust line from the pattern to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/634e2e59-df68-40ab-8cd4-6b0539f8c451/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.55.32.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Cut a rectangle with 2 cm width and slightly longer than the under-bust line to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65a1394a-751c-42a9-a7cf-ade42f45ae14/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+22.56.54.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Then, attach it to the line drawn before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac77b1c3-1d90-4644-adfa-9ef238fba047/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.01.04.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) At the top of the back piece, draw a curved line 3 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86e6fffc-bf1b-47a9-a7d4-1c604aada175/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.01.33.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Fold the end of the top line inside around 0.5 cm, then fold again to the curved line to create a fabric hole for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/842d6bd3-64fb-495b-bf93-29b753b61aea/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.01.58.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) After sewing, cut a 24 cm elastic band, matching the width between two inside shoulders for sleeve placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abf243d9-91c8-4a81-ac1f-34a64ff0bca9/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.03.47.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Thread the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83d853ca-dfaa-4707-87d4-041d4a2fa1dd/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.03.56.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) After that, sew the two ends of the elastic band to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/135faa93-86f2-431b-845b-e8abb5b08261/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.05.26.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) For the fabric hole at the under-bust line, cut a 34 cm elastic band, which is half of the under-bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/999b330d-53aa-465b-b205-f6e642255a80/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.05.34.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Thread the elastic bands through the fabric holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63cb0262-5ae2-410a-8538-bb915a4ff359/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.05.40.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Then, sew the ends to secure them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b2f3264-a766-4371-8c00-8aa90d41ba71/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.09.21.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Connect the front and back of the dress at both sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7f02f5a-858d-4c70-9915-2776cdacb37c/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.09.45.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) At the bottom of the dress, draw a line 6 cm inside the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4381034e-6a43-44e3-b591-860578ee25e6/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.10.08.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Fold the fabric end inside around 1 cm, then fold again over the line and sew to finish the hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a84f08d-d918-4d2d-b9fe-c7800d70fa15/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.10.57.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Moving to the sleeves, draw a line 3 cm inside the top edge of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f83a9df5-b5d3-4f93-bfe8-26da0ac4cf76/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.11.30.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm, then fold again to the line and sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c764968b-0dea-4271-8685-45b7cdf9c5e4/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.12.00.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Sew the underarm seam of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7031638-ee27-460c-8b3d-d8f179916051/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.12.49.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) At the bottom of the sleeve, draw a line 3 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41c635f1-916b-4a7c-813b-8f443233a0e7/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.13.49.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Fold the fabric end inside 0.5 cm, then fold again to the line and sew to create a fabric hole. Remember to keep a small un-sew space to put the elastic band through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/430bbf50-f009-4a48-9a44-43b20ff24d82/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.15.33.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Insert a 30 cm elastic band at the top of the sleeve, which is twice the length from the shoulder to above the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a11f35a-3909-48ad-a629-2c258f010dc8/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.15.52.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) After that, sew the two ends of the elastic band to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b39c147-5fcb-4214-867d-6a0cedf1861f/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.15.58.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) For the bottom of the sleeve, cut a 22 cm elastic band, matching the arm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bde193d-9110-473f-a64c-a2bdd19336eb/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.17.34.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Thread the elastic bands through the fabric holes and secure the ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07be9f1f-3e02-4cfe-ba27-46dc25799da6/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.19.37.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) Make another sleeve piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f976b7e4-2c17-4c72-8955-23ba55dff87f/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+23.20.00.png Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) The last step is attaching the sleeves to the main body of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60ca5c5f-637c-4855-a20d-7ec7355e4eb6/DIY+Party+dress+%7C+Puff+sleeve+bustier+mini+dress+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%28beginner+friendly%29 Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d94d85a-5b1f-4d3c-a3fc-0ad5b534d05f/DIY+Party+dress+%7C+Puff+sleeve+bustier+mini+dress+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%28beginner+friendly%29 Blog - DIY Party dress | Puff sleeve bustier mini dress - Step by step sewing tutorial (beginner friendly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-denim-patchwork-jumpsuit-from-mens-jeans-jeans-transformation-idea monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a3a71e0-8081-4fe5-9f70-1908317d3229/DIY+Denim+patchwork+jumpsuit+from+Men%27s+jeans+-+Jeans+transformation+idea Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5453b50f-ae04-4301-83a8-cdc410e61a9c/DIY+Denim+patchwork+jumpsuit+from+Men%27s+jeans+-+Jeans+transformation+idea Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/371549ca-e1ea-443d-a108-f9353f66d21d/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.18.41.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea 2 Men's jeans in size 34 Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d99d9fa3-2d96-416d-ba3f-2b216ac683af/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.04.15.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea The first step is unsewing the seam at the crotch line and the waistband of the jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0de25230-0567-4848-9a48-b32bc848bd78/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.04.39.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea After that, making the waist of the jeans higher by moving down the end of the crotch line a little bit. Make sure the width of the leg jeans at the end of the crotch line is bigger than a quarter of the hip size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d13f9682-5b94-4525-88b7-dced90f9fcc9/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.14.24.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then, drawing a new crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62fce0f0-6792-45f9-b099-44f401f667f5/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.13.58.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea If the jeans used are already high-waisted, this step is not necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3df09d19-7c02-48f7-bd8f-f5c5d91f5604/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.15.22.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea After cutting, don't forget to overlock to protect the new cutting lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65038eb1-8d5e-4d06-b3ba-e837fa54e09d/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.16.38.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Now, connecting the two legs of the pants together at the crotch line, then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d049c7af-84b5-4f42-b5fd-6988090a2ae1/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.16.48.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Keep around 20 cm unsewn at the front of the crotch line for the zipper later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/695cff51-7000-4932-a500-e45198ef00b8/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.17.15.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Check the waist of the jeans to make sure it matches the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b39624a4-9c53-49e3-b918-108583221ec1/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.17.36.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea To make the front bodice of the jumpsuit, cut two rectangles with a 23 cm width (a quarter of the bust size plus 2 cm) and a 35 cm length (the length from the upper breast to the belly button plus 5 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/650c7b48-bc66-4ee5-a2fb-612bb107ae6e/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.17.42.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea On the width line, mark at 13 cm (half of the width between two breasts plus 1 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df06d0b6-8027-4ff2-b54c-bc1b89479b09/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.21.46.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea On one length line, mark at 3 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/081696fc-1c16-4de9-b085-0e04f9b2c726/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.22.00.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then connect the two marks together—this will be the armpit area of the top of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8c7df4b-8456-4020-ab60-66e5e89dd0f8/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.22.41.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea From the mark on the length line, make another mark at 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6d15d64-2110-4e96-bbc8-d2a0bf299fa8/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.23.04.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then make two other marks on either side of this mark, 1 cm away from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eef67f1-adb4-44b4-af3a-03a15097d4a1/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.23.15.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea From the mark on the width line, make a mark 8 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9b53c21-0359-4748-a235-de1260f057dd/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.23.58.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then connect the three marks on the length line to this mark—this will be the bust dart of the top bodice. If a larger bust size is needed, the bust dart should be bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4ea4753-f1e5-4858-8c49-4e964c9206c6/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.25.10.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea After sewing, redraw the length line and cut accordingly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0221132-74f7-4fca-bdfc-198e81d05bc1/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.25.42.jpg Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea And here is the front bodice of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2a51031-6089-4631-a3d1-5e9309a6aca9/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.26.09.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea To make the back bodice, cut two rectangles with the same width as the front and a 32 cm length, which is 3 cm shorter than the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30e0d3ff-d80b-417a-b91c-4f635efb47d0/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.27.13.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Connect the two back bodice pieces together at the waistline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d522c0c-dcc1-46ba-86db-76461be18ad9/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.27.25.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then connect the two front bodice pieces later at the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77483b3a-609c-4903-9468-587f04485ee7/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.28.05.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Cut two rectangles with an 8 cm width and around 24 cm length to make the shoulder straps for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/874d92a2-22ca-4a82-9515-2c5bd407829b/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.28.43.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Fold both ends of the length line inside around 1 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a7da2d3-d113-4066-8142-19abba8859d2/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.28.51.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then fold them together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01fea619-1481-4c81-9016-e205f2506f57/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.29.33.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea At the middle of the top of the back bodice, mark at 12 cm on both sides so the width between the marks is 24 cm, which matches the width between the two breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3d3d83b-e7d7-4de3-9814-f4b69a3296e0/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.29.43.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Place the shoulder straps at these marks first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d40153fd-93a0-4b84-a3c4-b4a8ccf688af/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.30.20.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then use a long rectangle with a 5 cm width to cover them before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/907577fe-92ad-427b-aa61-300ad58f64d8/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.43.13.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea When attaching to the front bodice, place the other end of the shoulder strap at the top of the armpit area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b66cbfe-61d6-4a4b-865c-21de8df6cd4a/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.44.16.jpg Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1e5649d-175f-4f1e-b8c3-40408f603fdd/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.45.12.jpg Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea After the first seam, make an understitching seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e3feeec-f230-4774-aba2-780f6d5d49cb/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.45.36.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then, fold the other end of the long rectangle inside around 1 cm and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86fbb506-c84d-422d-b20a-9251d4c6ca48/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.47.27.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea At the end of the top bodice, draw a horizontal line 4 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47a04450-dc6f-4570-a723-6ae6f1c43887/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.49.07.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Then, put the extra fabric of the top jumpsuit up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7c6becb-a447-443a-9088-fd2f06de145e/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.49.34.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea And make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d099394e-c84b-4877-88af-5bdeb7369cab/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.49.52.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea After that, make the third seam at the end of the top jumpsuit to create a fabric tunnel at the waist for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a284563-be2c-4b47-bc0d-c1f66a0e8b3b/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.50.45.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Cut a 20 cm length of elastic band to make the back of the jumpsuit fit better when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91d7216d-1e84-42ff-bc76-40dce4fdb2ae/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.51.17.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea Sew both ends of the elastic band to both ends of the front waist so the front of the jumpsuit looks neater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4058704f-4493-48d7-9469-b22bf8c4068e/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+02.51.44.png Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - Jeans transformation idea The last step is inserting the zipper at the front of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db4bec72-e6a8-47c8-889a-eec2804f4b4d/DIY+Denim+patchwork+jumpsuit+from+Men%27s+jeans+-+Jeans+transformation+idea Blog - DIY Denim patchwork jumpsuit from Men's jeans - 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Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31001f75-6676-4576-8e23-6e19e23f5ba6/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.53.55.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial 3.5m of floral printing silk fabric 3m of cotton silk fabric for the lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f418e4c-3555-42d2-82f7-3c1f3a2ba7eb/Making+a+dress+for+my+birthday+%28Sleeveless%2C+bow+ties%2C+gathered+bust%2C+tiered+dress%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df9e3131-1afa-44e5-8298-b3bda69a8af2/Making+a+dress+for+my+birthday+%28Sleeveless%2C+bow+ties%2C+gathered+bust%2C+tiered+dress%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f85298b-8a52-42af-a4d6-3ad06f166666/Making+a+dress+for+my+birthday+%28Sleeveless%2C+bow+ties%2C+gathered+bust%2C+tiered+dress%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/652304e5-f6c5-427b-8407-cd0b99d349f8/Making+a+dress+for+my+birthday+%28Sleeveless%2C+bow+ties%2C+gathered+bust%2C+tiered+dress%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66887f9d-1386-458b-944d-8542f45e3339/6.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc7dd83c-f885-4024-a7a5-befb7946b73b/7.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7283e2a-b350-4782-9c5d-69d68e7c0df0/8.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b85c674-78a5-4434-a617-1655a6b3649e/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.54.05.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Starting with the bodice part first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2992c1c4-4f30-4e82-9105-d168c7f2f331/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.54.13.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial After cutting the front and back bodice, connect them together at the shoulder line, doing the same for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/caedce09-c819-4ff0-b78d-bb7a0d9546c6/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.56.05.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect them together at the neckline and the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5727858-867b-48bf-bde2-b053e32057a5/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.56.14.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Before turning inside out, make a few small cuts at the curved part and cut at the V-neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b495960-bbd4-478b-b4cc-28d19d4ccdba/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.56.47.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Don't forget to use an iron after that to keep them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a15b12b9-666a-489f-a871-360339928d08/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.56.57.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Then, connect the sideline together in sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd35f95b-e9f2-458c-b457-4edff193a4e2/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.57.29.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial At the end of the front bodice part, make a loose seam first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b37c244-982c-4429-ab83-2af6a4a15a17/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.57.39.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the gathering fabric is at the breast area, and the final width of the front bodice is a quarter of the under-bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c106713-48f6-4f4f-b48c-3b3d40550a36/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.58.17.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Check the final width at the end of the bodice part from the back to the front to ensure it matches the under-bust size plus 4 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ffa64808-a66f-4531-aebd-96368872b63f/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.58.24.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Cut two rectangles with the same width and 8 cm in length, which is the length of the waistband plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8dd254ef-1443-4e6f-945e-3ac9eae451ee/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.59.06.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Connect one width line of the rectangle to the end of the bodice first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b460be3-b7fc-4339-9f69-a3386a4ae9a2/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+17.59.27.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial After turning it inside out, use an iron to make the seam look neater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1cedbab-44c8-468d-88a9-d1bd4db3c4a9/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.00.53.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial At the first tier, make a loose seam at one width line first, then create gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/301f3e9f-12e0-4d5b-917b-fd3c11ec7045/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.01.16.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the width at the end of the bodice part to connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad13c275-edcf-4a3b-9891-d5b12049a9a3/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.01.23.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial At the second tier, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bca922e6-9843-488d-a3f6-887ed8e0e352/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.01.30.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the width of the first tier to connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/460b4d20-237b-4798-a51a-e0b2d9bcfb9e/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.02.24.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial At the third tier, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18a8ffcc-d698-4261-bb48-c47efc263438/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.02.31.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the width of the second tier to connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98a8b47b-f1f5-4b08-a558-150d1c42fb51/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.03.04.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial After all tiers are gathered, connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ccab8e5-c45f-4762-ab27-ae2b553d901f/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.03.23.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial This completes the lining of the skirt pattern after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc1623f6-4911-4469-af29-1c29323e01e0/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.04.21.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Now, connect the bodice and the skirt together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee20ad49-cff0-4929-9977-e0fdfa837167/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.04.57.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Make sure to connect them separately between the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cf79ec7-05a3-44e7-9785-84bf1fa75b3b/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.05.14.jpg Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial At the middle of the back, use a 30 cm invisible zipper to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99f26b84-f00f-401e-b23c-10ace161fed1/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.06.01.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Attach the zipper to the main fabric first, then connect it to the lining fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad95f206-cc73-4161-b315-ef89d63b82cd/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.07.14.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the lining inside out to hide the seam, making the dress look clean inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69e303dd-bf9d-4833-87ec-7f2a2747fced/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.07.48.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial After that, finish the rest of the back dress under the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77b7868e-cbad-4585-a1fa-07a92446f048/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.07.57.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Remember to finish them separately between the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6736d755-9ae8-43f1-bdee-f93d620b885f/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.08.38.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Cut two long rectangles with a 16 cm width and around 80 cm in length to create a tie at the shoulder to make the dress look cuter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27b46241-9329-4dfd-8982-801059b88fe2/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+18.09.01.png Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial Finally, tie the strap on the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7eadd61c-3c4a-4040-b863-e80be9a75319/Making+a+dress+for+my+birthday+%28Sleeveless%2C+bow+ties%2C+gathered+bust%2C+tiered+dress%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Making a dress for my birthday (Sleeveless, bow ties, gathered bust, tiered dress) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1741426846231-2CQKVB6Z4V3AT82199LK/347406056_189855937339317_4289108256194966176_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1741287404703-GIQK2FSM40OKB4EJBSUU/18.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0acbd1a3-2f07-43e0-8293-677df3a88828/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+21.51.17.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut the back pattern of the top pattern in folded fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4510c52f-5003-4fe0-acf5-2910a360a714/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+21.51.09.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial From the end of the back bodice, draw a curved line 3.5 cm away from the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d97bd345-ef47-47c6-8a6d-500e2436f8d1/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+21.56.29.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line just drawn before. This will create a fabric hole with over 1 cm width to put the elastic band through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db7c2755-bff4-42f0-b1ca-08167560d95e/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+21.57.20.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 38 cm length of 1 cm wide elastic band. It is half of the under-bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de774ede-72e2-4002-b62e-38dba9425c34/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+21.58.24.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then put the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32bc1e6f-43db-4887-8d23-c0a341768612/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+21.58.34.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band to the fabric to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7f9a767-5a3c-441f-a6d6-a7f5efca8786/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+15.24.36.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the front bodice, cut a fabric strip with a width of 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c3192ca-6bbf-4a23-9bc6-617d5322ed47/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+15.26.51.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect to the cutting line of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a7047d3-a4ca-48a0-b690-01625aeec2dd/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+15.27.11.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it again. This will create a fabric hole with over 1 cm width to put the elastic band through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca3ef05c-5b49-420b-aa54-0c98fa7df371/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.39.11.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect the front and back of the top at the shoulder lines and side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2989e1f-752f-4517-ac20-a3fc53fbe286/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.48.27.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the neck of the top part, measure the total length of the neckline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7519e4a6-1a92-4358-8dce-106ef230966e/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.48.33.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, cut a fabric strip with a width of 2 cm and the same length as the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d61a53bc-8dfe-49e3-aa93-0af9d1380547/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.48.41.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one side of the fabric strip to the right side of the neckline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38ca91be-26f7-4f4e-8442-930c46ed37f1/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.50.02.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the other side of the fabric strip into the first seam, then keep folding it again to hide the end fabric inside and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f405d4c3-5bda-417d-8c26-77e94fb1e346/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.50.42.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the sleeve, measure the total length of the sleeve first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61539f02-5618-40c4-b8bd-7dededd730d4/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.50.48.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, cut a fabric strip with a width of 2 cm and the same length as the sleeve length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90bdd448-c37d-4c7b-8896-a98fe15a1dcc/Screenshot+2025-03-03+at+16.51.00.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect one side of the fabric strip to the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b4a7834-c5cd-4ff2-95c9-521efa75f6a0/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+01.58.50.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the sleeve of the top part, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it again and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4da6331-3c8f-404d-88e5-7069fde44d92/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+01.59.12.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial From the end of the top bodice, draw a line 3.5 cm away from the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b557686e-45b1-4f56-828e-b8d439a0634d/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.26.30.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm, then keep folding it to the line just drawn before that and sew to create a fabric hole and finish the top bodice after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12ce27cd-37cb-47c4-8d85-49aa808e77df/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.04.47.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving the front part of the bottom dress, cut a fabric strip with a width of 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65f9fa58-9b58-4f1e-af49-487ed3a94070/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.05.00.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Place the 2 cm fabric strip along the top edge of the front part of the bottom dress and sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03ecd6af-d5a5-46eb-a962-34adb705bc70/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.05.36.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, fold the fabric inside around 0.5 cm, then keep folding it again and sew to create a fabric hole to put the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b613412-211e-4085-aa32-3373eef32896/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.06.00.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Measure and draw a line 3.5 cm from the top edge of the front part of the bottom dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/542c51b3-be08-40c8-922c-e8c4ca126639/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.06.34.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, fold it to the line just drawn before that and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35ff52a7-7239-43f4-a2d5-bb4973f91df7/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.10.55.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top of the back part of the bottom dress, mark a line 3.5 cm below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6487d0f-12dd-4ed9-b8a2-71f45a3c6b85/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.11.39.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line just drawn before that to create a fabric hole for the elastic band to go through later. Make sure the width of the fabric hole is slightly bigger than the width of the elastic band being used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/658a2ea1-7f3c-451f-ac87-abbe5cd4b9b8/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.12.07.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 32 cm elastic band, which is half of the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2f5275a-1f28-4ae1-b19c-dcc5ec5a3c70/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.12.39.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a hair clip to put the elastic band to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9d231a1-fd3d-44e6-8b42-e21db15ae6ff/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.12.47.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band to the fabric to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bf0ab44-dfc9-4144-9cfc-2038667f21bc/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.13.52.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect the front and the back of the bottom dress together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4c2f3ff-cad8-4bd9-8424-a69a90d2d107/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.14.55.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the end of the bottom dress, fold the end fabric inside twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f3e5a5f-20e2-4505-9d3c-7b89aa6546e3/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.15.29.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2ef8333-1381-4fe4-9a0b-dd79d1b66ddf/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.19.06.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the tie, cut a long fabric with 3.5 cm width and around 60 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da8e3f8e-fcbe-45c1-9bd2-c8c2c549feec/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.19.14.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the two length sides of the fabric to the middle first, then keep folding it again and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4107be3-3949-473e-8e95-e1dceafd81d4/Screenshot+2025-03-05+at+02.20.01.png Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then put the tie to go through the fabric hole to connect the top and the bottom dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6312c8f1-d6e8-4bf2-bfd1-c1e43adcc096/DIY+RUCHED+CUT+OUT+DRESS+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+1%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY RUCHED CUT OUT DRESS | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 1) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740859477382-MVSOLEMZBM5SH4YIHDSN/272081450_3154609111437379_490815094954290685_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of cotton fabric in floral printing and 2m of blank cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c442ce4-c6d6-49ef-8edf-e5f405cf6caf/DIY+REVERSIBLE+JUMPSUIT+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+3%29%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1741082045345-2OYWJ54FMPE2AOC18BXO/3.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1741082046182-579KYW94918A645YVUDK/4.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1741082025335-FLOO0RW45BRF9LQRYAGL/5.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1741082025896-98M90ZXJ8AF9Z9HPLZJ7/6.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b717ca7-8cf8-420f-b433-1086ccd09801/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.03.13.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting two pieces of the front jumpsuit, connect them together by the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c4a33e2-d8ef-4334-9a67-46a8b7952c6d/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.03.43.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial For the back of the jumpsuit, before sewing, mark at 24 cm from the top to create the open area for the jumpsuit to be worn. Make sure the total open space from the front neck to this mark is bigger than the hip size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/406e3147-5047-4287-93e6-c30f91ba055f/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.03.51.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest of the crotch line of the back jumpsuit pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52a794ab-8c8a-4c3d-b0ac-2fdc5113bcc2/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.04.54.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect the front and the back of the jumpsuit together at the shoulder, the sideline, and the inside leg line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12808d3b-a92b-49bb-abf9-ffb81673b922/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.07.09.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same process for two layers of fabric chosen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36bbb34e-7be3-42b6-b899-56362e937287/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.07.47.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the two jumpsuits together at the neck with pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16d191bb-1874-4fbd-85e6-2d645a005ab5/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.07.54.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Next, mark the position where the tie will be placed to close the back of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2e85234-7ca9-43e1-9332-f332da42e495/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.08.00.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn them inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/860e7d0c-dd33-46d7-bad1-c1fbdd1f3381/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.08.54.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Fold two length lines of the rectangle to the middle first, then fold it again to create a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/493ff5c8-f302-452d-97d9-32a62ba47b5c/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.09.00.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Six pieces like this are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/223b5ca7-11a7-40c1-9274-d5eca9f6171c/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.09.51.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Place the ties in the middle between the two jumpsuits at the marked positions before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c111978-513e-4c17-9ff9-7dc1dee06c27/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.10.20.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial After that, turn the inside face of the two jumpsuits inside out so both sides will be the outer face of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72d2d738-5d99-4e8a-9125-e998ff9fe632/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.10.44.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial From the end of the leg, draw a line 38 cm above it, which is the desired position of the waist for the jumpsuit—right at the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/593bd4d4-fdf0-4252-881b-19fbd8b30bab/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.11.07.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial From this line, draw two more lines 2.3 cm apart from each other. This spacing is slightly bigger than the width of the elastic band that will be inserted to create a waistband later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f448f77b-ef1c-4788-a552-7c2c9c070ad9/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.12.32.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure both pieces of the jumpsuit stay in the same position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0950653-73a2-41fb-84f3-0088bb03de96/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.13.15.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew them together along the chosen lines, leaving a small unsewn space for the elastic band to pass through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5bcfdab-2dda-4c18-a63c-ac71d29724d9/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.13.22.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Use an elastic band with 2 cm width and 64 cm length, which is the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/066486e3-c376-4814-a676-8bdcd10eb0bb/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.14.33.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then put the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c57eb4c9-0b01-4048-92bc-a8f4bca7dc02/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.14.07.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew the two ends of the elastic band together and close the unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e1dee01-52ca-4bf6-a774-4a02724a9572/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.17.03.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial For the sleeves, first sew the ends of both sleeves together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/348a598b-76fd-4627-80dd-af86cdf91eb7/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.17.11.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then, cut two rectangles into two layers of fabric with 6 cm length (the desired length of the folded fabric) plus 3 cm, and 42 cm width (the width of the sleeve) plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5846132-0ad4-4f78-819d-641a03e75ef0/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.18.31.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two rectangles together along one width line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba2b7640-9005-48c2-859a-5a2999c2c1a0/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.18.47.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the length lines together after sewing to create a circular fabric piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b9018ea-0b68-42c6-a757-e8eccceb3081/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.19.30.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect the other width line of the circular fabric to the end of the sleeve and make the first seam. Make sure the face of the circular fabric is different from the face of the sleeve so that when the end of the sleeve is folded, it will match the two layers of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1466e249-a915-4d4b-80a5-7c5fcd52be9e/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.20.53.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, fold the other side of the circular fabric inside by around 1 cm first, then fold it over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/651c1f0e-2e27-4673-a23d-294815941ddb/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.20.18.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure that the connection between the two layers of fabric is equal on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29a6841b-e406-4f69-8dd2-c36068c5693d/Screenshot+2025-03-02+at+19.22.16.png Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial Use the same method to finish the ends of the legs for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740859341339-T242JNRWRGFPONPI789W/273175476_704984850879976_8377697420538131869_n.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740859341079-AA2VUARG904BYIH7F99B/273116578_473928441005875_2655528701432839570_n.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b780fec-301a-4dbf-9422-50fec8f28866/273127929_664530494736148_8116788123759637558_n.jpg Blog - DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY REVERSIBLE JUMPSUIT | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 3)| Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-my-valentines-dress-boat-neck-batwing-sleeve-wrap-look-beginner-sewing-project monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba19db33-75c4-4ac3-80bb-36d55cd08128/Making+my+Valentine%27s+dress+%28Boat+neck%2C+batwing+sleeve%2C+wrap+look%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+project Blog - 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Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fd5f9b5-9dd9-4d53-bde3-14a09574a90f/Making+my+Valentine%27s+dress+%28Boat+neck%2C+batwing+sleeve%2C+wrap+look%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+project Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740255966405-T13PBPY8MA5KJQRU0CMJ/6.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740255966644-7YVF4NJWB4PFHEEWRJLA/7.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740256054745-XI6XW928SE7T8EVRDDIU/8.png Blog - 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Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Make the tie for the dress first. Cut a rectangle with 12 cm width, which is two times the width of the tie that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 96 cm length, which is 1.5 times the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/121727db-4656-4e72-836d-a06103329c18/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.32.05.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Fold two length lines of the rectangle together and sew first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d30f4a5-153e-4295-a86f-9631e85795a1/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.32.15.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Before turning it, make a small cut at the edge of the top of the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a47a95c-bb0b-41b3-8da3-cf7920a4b322/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.33.17.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Then use a long stick to flip the tie inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c23c8eb8-d305-4fe1-87e0-a71ed718acc4/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.33.24.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project After that, use an iron to keep the folding from moving. Two ties like this are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2347ac5d-c611-4443-ab18-e1cda377128b/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.34.57.jpg Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Moving to the wrapping part of the front dress, finish the top of it by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab938a86-bda7-42fe-8d86-6e7f7bda5307/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.35.50.jpg Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project At the opening side of the wrapping part, connect one end of the tie to the top of that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7202e6a7-3085-49f4-be9c-6e9768210d84/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.45.10.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Remember to make the seam at 2 cm inside instead of 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/398872be-a212-4eaa-956b-7c8f70415b60/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.43.32.jpg Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project After that, finish the opening line by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a482ae8c-a9fc-46a2-8e8e-303778088c3d/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.46.27.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Moving to the front of the dress, finish the slanted line, which is the open part of the sideline at the front of the dress, by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/916f4e9f-9008-46d9-839c-78a5f9390970/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.47.47.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Now, connect the front and the back of the dress together at the shoulder and two side lines. Remember to put the wrapping part of the front dress in the middle between the front and the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2afbda7-57c2-4d6b-88b5-82ecda0c0ea9/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.59.41.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Before sewing, add one end of the other tie right at the top of the wrapping part where it's connected to the sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7895f77-cdd5-44f8-b24e-d6a9d9c86174/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+17.59.54.jpg Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Then sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d23a06fe-8243-492d-af03-21fb3317ed21/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.09.56.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project At the neck of the dress, measure the total length of the neckline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a0a818d-c1fd-421c-b32a-ded8210e29a8/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.10.02.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Then cut a circular fabric with the same length and 1.5 times the width of the hem that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0d6670d-0470-4561-83e0-01a850c86d4e/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.10.35.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Connect one side of the circular fabric to the right side of the neckline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6691a3d-91b6-4bbd-baef-f35cd7c33a1d/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.10.42.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Remember to sew with 0.5 cm of seam allowance only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/806b8f89-a17d-458b-baf9-2399a2e38ddc/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.10.42.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project After that, fold the other side of the circular fabric into the first seam, then keep folding it again to hide the end fabric inside and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97fa3920-4048-45b3-ab6c-a0a5fd535019/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.11.39.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project To finish the sleeve of the dress, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it again and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7576d97-32e4-4582-8ddf-de7ec82447b0/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.12.38.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project Moving to the end of the dress, finish it by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8693f4a8-dc1a-4d08-9177-f983fcb56601/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.12.56.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project At the waistline of the dress, use an elastic band with 0.5 cm width to make a nice gathering fabric at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9c5d119-be7a-4ee2-a46f-59586153864d/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.13.56.png Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project This step will help hold the dress at the waist and make the wrapping part stay nicer, but it's not really necessary, so it can be skipped if not preferred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba8e077b-4a5d-477a-b11a-f3ff75369b23/Making+my+Valentine%27s+dress+%28Boat+neck%2C+batwing+sleeve%2C+wrap+look%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+project Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project - Make it stand out Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740250118809-GP05BP6T3GJIR5WUEZJR/329781331_734731291609120_5828062820026730634_n.jpg Blog - Making my Valentine's dress (Boat neck, batwing sleeve, wrap look) | Beginner sewing project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740250120341-SR3WC68T1LQ0I4PVZZN6/330005026_573181628023536_4141290807334722897_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial 2.2m of linen rayon fabric 0.5m of cotton fabric for lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/271404d3-d78f-40b1-9504-d3a217abd19f/DIY+Wedding+guest+dress+%28Making+a+beautiful+dress+in+the+simple+way%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740249484166-623O6C3B8Q3FUM7QOJ0R/7.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740249484459-0508G1D4SU8CFCTJ549I/8.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740249556609-WE0NJBUXKDA4U23C4NJB/9.png Blog - 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DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/867c5bd1-47be-4a6b-a9a2-ba33f80eab48/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.36.41.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the outside front bodice, create some folds at both sides with around 1.5 cm width for each fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/916a7d62-6ff7-4b4b-bddf-339a7667d3fd/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.37.49.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial It's up to you to create the same width or different widths for each fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9f6e5d1-dd4c-48e6-b9b8-84c70d90e6b4/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.39.37.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, sew to keep them in place and do the same for the other side of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9641621-fc09-43ef-863b-bae80498375e/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.41.29.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, iron it to keep the folds nicely in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b279a5b2-cea2-4d84-a47c-eefaad987d8c/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.41.51.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Note: The outside front bodice can be finished by making loose seams at both sidelines first, then creating gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c09566d-ea5a-4286-b13d-cef52b3b02b4/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.46.13.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial The next step is connecting the inside front bodice and the outside front bodice together at the top of the front bodice, completing the front bodice piece after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/158a1362-78b5-4e11-a6f6-d912eab64905/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.50.39.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the back bodice, connect the outside and inside back bodice together at the top line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8fe6410-4d00-4446-ad64-a4a6c221f29a/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.50.57.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn them inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd51e199-f848-487d-9f29-82813cd93647/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.51.26.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, draw a horizontal line 1 cm under the top line of the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27c7cc8d-7558-4e17-98bb-d9b25e0f377b/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.51.45.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, keep drawing another horizontal line at 1.5 cm and 0.5 cm apart, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/632d6cc6-ab34-4b9e-8c41-b4dfae104709/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.52.24.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial By doing this, a fabric hole of 0.5 cm will be created, with each fabric hole spaced 1.5 cm apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae99f48d-e357-4a28-8d76-4399ceb312d7/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.53.04.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top fabric hole, use a 0.8 cm wide elastic band with a length of 38 cm to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c99ba71-dfb5-44f0-b62b-bc45adb20d86/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.53.17.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial For the rest of the fabric holes, use a 0.3 cm wide elastic band with the same length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90679902-8c05-448e-8945-8ad3e79a55ce/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.54.04.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After inserting the elastic band into the fabric hole, sew both ends of the elastic band to both ends of the fabric hole to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b89bec60-98e1-4398-9214-fc92321f2d5a/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.54.49.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure that the final width of the back bodice at the top is 38 cm, which is half of the bust size minus 2 cm… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8865333-1ae4-41d8-afbc-e28a8c10f906/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.54.42.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial … and the final width of the back bodice at the bottom is 32 cm, which is half of the waist size minus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/870a2d99-c418-435b-99b0-f3c318972404/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.56.21.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Note: You can finish the back bodice by using the shirring technique instead of using the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a839fcc-83f1-46cb-8c1e-06be567afa73/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.58.29.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect the front and back bodice together at the sideline. Make sure the back bodice is positioned in the middle between the outside and inside front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf4c7010-b3f0-4e31-b9be-ca0a7fd25cf2/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.58.51.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e09d1b81-01ee-489f-8a8c-6e792e752bd7/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.59.01.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the back bodice outward to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/990a09ea-0eca-4c48-a757-269aa2239fce/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+18.59.07.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the ends of the inside and outside bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fc74331-4903-4561-ba58-792183ae645d/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.01.03.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the skirt part of the dress, from the top of the sideline, mark down 10 cm, which is the position of the side pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/260b0c9a-5125-4257-9929-7febbb310aee/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.01.17.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, add the pocket there and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb0349db-65de-45e4-8368-33506b4bfe76/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.02.02.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for both sidelines of the skirt piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7cd21922-e337-40f7-936d-9ed2c77a37d8/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.02.37.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect both pieces of the skirt together at both sidelines and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a694583-7a84-40dc-a6de-a206ae8c6e65/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.02.44.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial To create depth for the pocket, mark out 13.5 cm from the top of the pocket. This is the width of the open area of the pocket where a hand can be placed inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed1cfba7-cfc4-452f-8de9-ac67b1ae8bd8/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.03.19.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f068427-a688-4f32-abb7-2c68446b4f74/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.03.33.jpg Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the skirt, finish by folding the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/311ff99c-e403-47cf-aace-f5400ca738d8/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.04.35.jpg Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the skirt, make two loose seams at the front first, then create gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f182319-9531-4f52-9ec0-3b7ef7635576/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.04.56.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the end of the front bodice so they can be connected later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c21ea067-982e-4a4d-9629-e0cc3fd3365a/Screenshot+2025-02-22+at+19.05.45.png Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is connecting the bodice and the skirt together at the waist and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2415d0fb-b980-4250-834c-16974f94b515/DIY+Wedding+guest+dress+%28Making+a+beautiful+dress+in+the+simple+way%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740249978760-EQ7C5KCLIC4TK3YMZEEY/377773942_18383229199001253_8171890272842822835_n.jpg Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1740249978202-VV47YNVMQ84ONQ4LJH1I/377701183_18383229208001253_3168497386355355822_n.jpg Blog - DIY Wedding guest dress (Making a beautiful dress in the simple way) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/re-making-my-favorite-dresses-in-the-new-versions-coz-i-love-them-so-much-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2df24ff2-a7f1-4e63-b554-65c970764a6d/Re-making+my+favorite+dresses+in+the+new+versions+%28Coz+I+love+them+so+much%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24c5d67b-d083-43e6-bbd6-9c57c3a07ff3/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.16.19.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial In the new version, it's made in a midi length so it could be more suitable for casual going-out days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ffc10b6-cf56-4146-a0de-2cfff632eb7d/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.16.26.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Because of that, the length of the sleeve is made a bit shorter to keep the balance of the whole dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ad044a7-1bae-4a0f-b9b1-fd7483247559/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.16.33.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the sleeve and the bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39c61ffe-52c4-4a67-b32d-9453d831a725/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.16.44.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial And the length of the skirt part will be from the belly button to over the knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d2c42fa-12b0-44bd-af7e-1c513022f93a/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.27.47.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Besides these changes, the whole process of making this dress is the same as the first version. In opinion, it's better to use thin and light fabric to create a flowy feeling for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739876753848-KW4PZT8B48VY165TO6MH/324707783_1388804358531442_3206636076073671632_n.jpg Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739876753856-GYYP1863AK3GAX9QXDVU/324441415_1170752713554790_2276937585014230106_n.jpg Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6860d4c8-6466-456d-bb41-5899c0dddb27/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.36.53.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Got a lot of good feedback for this dress because it's not only pretty but also super easy to make. So in the new version, the bodice part remains the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ad43780-86b9-46e2-bb03-4836c926d1aa/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.37.15.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial And a big change is made to the skirt part by turning it into a tiered skirt. Here's a new pattern cut for the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5b846b0-fe1c-47f6-bed4-7f50e7438e1b/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.39.09.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial At the first tier of the skirt part, the same process is followed as in the original dress, which means creating the elastic look at the back and the gathering fabric at the front of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a9a13dc-640d-48af-9792-aa33000f09dd/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.42.39.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial At the second tier, two pieces are connected together by the length line to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0c5cfb4-82a4-42f2-81d6-d48c22396e98/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.42.47.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial After that, a loose seam is made to create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78a5cf74-9f8d-4373-bf53-83da70a0984d/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.42.56.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should be the same as the width of the first tier so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe5e234f-567e-442e-8a91-c5d42fed372b/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.44.43.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial At the third tier, two pieces are connected together by the length line to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02aa81ee-34cd-4457-b282-647dbf10f425/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.45.04.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial After that, one side of the circle fabric, which is the end of the skirt, is finished by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2090295c-6e70-46bc-8b0a-de10db6b591a/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.45.30.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial At the other side of the third tier, a loose seam is made first, then a gathering fabric is created there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f07e6058-c74f-4658-855f-39eaa8f2ea74/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.45.38.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should be the same as the width of the second tier so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7474ee18-c1e6-4c24-804a-8829ed29d81f/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.46.22.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial And here are the three tiers of the skirt part. Just need to connect them together and sew to finish the skirt part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4879426b-2379-46e3-ad9e-6e53fa012853/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.46.43.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial The last step is connecting the bodice and the skirt part together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739876820215-GFYO8DCFNSILB9U0VOQ1/324695054_526705096188639_741391157864678189_n.jpg Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739876820704-2IJKGGUUTS41J4887CO5/324702752_2149238955466081_4721434957726397343_n.jpg Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e7b338c-cef7-4cce-8c9e-fb4debdd1965/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.52.01.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial The same method is kept for the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43c81bb1-762a-4f5e-b202-1032d3b9d424/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.52.08.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Also, use the same method to make the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f579fc01-6181-4efe-91d9-8e1749bd2f15/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.53.26.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34498c90-c9f6-480d-a4cc-1f6648baff44/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.55.11.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial For the skirt part, the length of the dress will be from the belly button to above the knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35df0f58-3ee1-491b-b91f-ed502cce5a82/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.55.05.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial To create the vintage vibe for the dress, the width of the skirt part is remade a bit too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/493f7e81-db44-4769-8872-6e4848c74886/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.54.45.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Also added two side pockets to make it more functional. The position of the side pockets is 8 cm under the top of the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/074ca1cc-9358-4002-a1d0-05106ef02178/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.56.55.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial Then connect two front pieces to the back piece of the skirt at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14dfbd9c-3e3e-4724-b794-8e25b93d210f/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.58.26.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial After that, make a loose seam at the top of the skirt and create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e70ca663-507b-4675-a96c-bb75068bed7e/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.59.22.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the bodice part so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9885ff25-f99d-4d41-a7ca-35e4635bf18d/Screenshot+2025-02-18+at+17.59.56.png Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial The rest of the dress will be finished in the same way as the original one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739876873893-XHHB1RKFUSRDLIJ6J8TD/324546132_126847156715503_7393791135508554570_n.jpg Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739876873414-OHF560C63WOG073XXTUI/324554497_785568089864671_4380902682216916902_n.jpg Blog - Re-making my favorite dresses in the new versions (Coz I love them so much) | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-tie-behind-open-back-dress-from-old-dress-thrift-flip-vintage-dress-vibe monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/722148a1-9821-4e5d-bb68-39e2ac418345/DIY+Tie+behind+open+back+dress+from+old+dress+-+Thrift+flip+-+Vintage+dress+vibe Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb0545e2-783a-44e3-9c53-000785054fe6/DIY+Tie+behind+open+back+dress+from+old+dress+-+Thrift+flip+-+Vintage+dress+vibe Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Old dress in 2 size bigger than your size Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93864b3c-42e1-494b-9e0b-000f17aa159a/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.50.18.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe The first step is cutting off two hands of the dress and also two sides of the shoulder to the neck area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f02cb601-d0e0-4211-aa6f-5544ad6cb759/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.50.46.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe After that, cut two sides of the dress from under the armpit to the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6484347f-dfc8-479b-9361-aa8ce87491fc/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.52.08.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe The front of the original dress will be the back of the new dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21b3e97d-e692-4f2d-8a32-8c81866f17be/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.52.14.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe And the back of the original dress will be the front of the new dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28e97082-f0fa-4d75-b4cc-4115616ef721/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.53.16.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Make the front pattern for the new dress first. Check the maximum length of the dress that can be obtained—it is 73 cm, which is from upper breast to upper the knee. It’s also the length of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9e65a6e-0dfc-429c-be09-f005506fd3e9/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.53.41.jpg Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe And the width is 56 cm, which is 1/2 of the hip size + 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc6807b4-6894-48b2-b548-61f39b949b80/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.55.02.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Measure 20 cm down from the top edge at the left seam (near the shoulder) to mark the spot under the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ffe91e1-f592-41ed-aeaf-13c26b0e553e/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.03.54.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe From that line, measure 15 cm in on both sides and mark it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f18545ba-c7a4-4a69-b23c-26a9494abe69/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.56.36.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe At the meeting of the straight line and the horizontal line, go out on the horizontal line 10 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2e58232-7fbd-4aa0-baa7-59a8f4ea391b/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.57.30.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then, connect these marks to the two ends of the top line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e45d4f70-5eb7-4157-aa76-e5c150110771/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.57.37.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Also, connect these marks to the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8c716d2-fe51-40cb-8341-e4fd68ecf032/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.57.47.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe This forms the pattern of the front dress. Make sure the width of the top line is the width between two breasts + 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0b2a859-1e9b-4f31-98ad-8dea2451ebe4/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+01.58.02.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe The width of the horizontal line must be half of the bust size + 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a3934bc-3d93-465b-900a-189902ed30b6/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.07.24.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe And the width at the middle of the horizontal line and the end of the dress must be half of the hip size + 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a497e52d-b3bd-4426-a67a-63851b254ca4/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.07.52.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then, cut along the drawing lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5673735-0d9c-434e-b50c-13753f57437e/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.08.17.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Moving to the back pattern of the dress, remove the button and unsew the seam at the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54fba50d-1063-458b-ae4c-99df8c8d1adb/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.08.45.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then, connect two sides of the button area together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/005b0fdb-8355-4a07-abbe-d0df8636f1fe/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.09.02.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe From the seam line, go to both sides by 23 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbb4af71-0958-40ef-8e02-450ac1fa51c0/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.09.44.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe So, the width between the two ends will be half of the hip size + 10 cm. This is the same as the front pattern just made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb5b30bc-ea65-4609-8389-8331466defeb/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.10.20.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Measure a length of 55 cm from the top edge down to a marked point on the fabric. 55 cm is the length of the dress minus the width between two breasts plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d9ed54d-72a5-4a05-b217-af0fe6222ce5/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.10.30.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe From the two sides of the top line, mark 5 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbbb0046-7d36-4e5f-9aec-9a5c53a7c789/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.15.23.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then connect these marks to the end of the dress on both sides. This forms the pattern of the back of the new dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83b63a20-469d-493d-8cdb-028d1b926d59/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.15.42.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe After cutting, overlock the patterns using the zigzag stitch on a sewing machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6843b0e-9459-412c-9f84-1cc222ef20fd/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.16.40.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe At two sides of the front dress, create space for the breast by drawing two triangles facing each other with 1 cm height and 7 cm length. If a larger breast size is needed, increase the height and length of the triangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0299cc8-d7d1-4680-9645-f99cd0d05735/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.16.58.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Fold the two triangles together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92d9f012-a1d1-4258-9064-852b752a5932/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.17.53.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe After that, fold two sides of the front dress inside to hide the cutting, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/303abcdf-e6aa-4888-ad4a-d67715d0ad66/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.18.09.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Make two long fabric pieces with 9 cm width and around 70 cm length from the leftover fabric to create the ties for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b88c6e89-f4ff-44be-8e25-2554f4be524f/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.18.31.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Fold both sides of the length together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b005eb31-8495-4578-87b3-dea556101195/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.20.57.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then use a stick to turn them inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/361e2e8a-3720-4a66-8ce9-6ca712c7dbc7/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.21.05.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Iron it to keep them straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3ddb912-1aa1-45a2-8380-2be03efef95b/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.21.36.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe After that, fold the top of the front inside with the tie, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a54ccaaf-ead1-4caa-8c53-b761575b5949/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.24.14.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Doing this will keep the tie connected strongly to the top of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12ff36e9-9e8a-4420-b936-7edfe5d90d3d/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.24.43.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe The next step is cutting a small rectangle with 3 cm width and 14 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb50639c-076c-4011-bf2e-a6fe5129355c/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.25.02.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Fold both sides of the length together, then sew first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd2c9df4-109a-4f08-a275-5722524b858a/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.25.31.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe After turning it inside out and ironing it, cut it in half to create two small pieces. These will be the waist loops of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee13fb33-8f94-490d-8ff3-50334940f2d0/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.26.06.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe At the top of the back, mark 10 cm inside, then connect the two belt loops to these marks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d2f93a1-367f-4bd2-b4d4-bb019f46c1a2/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.26.23.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Make sure the width between the two belt loops matches the width between two breasts, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9caacf3-07e2-4d2b-8ff7-fd602eb8f632/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.27.29.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Measure the width of the top fabric to fold in, ensuring enough space for the elastic band to go through later. The measurement is 2.5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d6668cf-383c-4ef1-a746-e4f2ab4ac010/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.27.40.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Draw a horizontal line 5 cm under the top line, then fold the top fabric to that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19d7fdca-7367-4955-8b52-a76bc3ae65fc/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.28.38.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then fold the top fabric to that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d1b7cd7-af57-456a-8d1a-881661185e47/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.29.30.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Cut an elastic band to half of the bust size minus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db1366b0-36be-4aac-beb9-1dfdae25b2ad/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.29.37.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Use two safety pins to thread the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/994adeb0-265d-46c2-bd3c-9440cba80747/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.29.52.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Then sew both ends of the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72cd87cc-c765-4bc0-a036-d4e9a6191c93/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.34.37.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Sew the belt loops onto the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d966781-ec0b-4ced-9ddf-93f7973e4839/Screenshot+2025-02-15+at+02.36.18.png Blog - DIY Tie behind open back dress from old dress - Thrift flip - Vintage dress vibe Now, connect the front and back of the dress by sewing the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/368b3cac-1615-48c9-8616-68d2054c7839/DIY+Tie+behind+open+back+dress+from+old+dress+-+Thrift+flip+-+Vintage+dress+vibe Blog - 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DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1738437604091-O8W29FOXY7OJCHQOM8IC/DIY+Peter+Pan+collar+blouse+with+long+puffy+sleeve+and+button+down+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1738437603642-YKY3EUT8YI7B2JTPGETL/DIY+Peter+Pan+collar+blouse+with+long+puffy+sleeve+and+button+down+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d4f8d42-3a51-46ea-aa4b-f66b66909ab6/14.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7bf08a0-80b8-4070-b2f9-90371f061198/15.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fcd385a-4e31-4dcf-aed0-ec08bbc5cce1/16.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7bd9733-f60d-4018-9ed6-8a80af76befe/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+01.57.32.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting two pieces of the front bodice and one piece of the back bodice, connect them together at the shoulder and the sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e11d749-5dec-423b-b439-f71a56fd5061/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+01.58.26.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial With this sleeve, connect two under-armpit lines together first; however, keep 11 cm at the end of the under-armpit line to create a sleeve placket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/208f5ac0-df2f-4ec2-a50e-76b698a3a156/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+01.59.53.jpg Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the sleeve placket, fold the end fabric inside 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it again and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5df15e1-71fd-4b89-8d4b-59893f7d218a/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.00.28.jpg Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the sleeve, make two loose seams first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5eebdfd4-cd53-45b7-9f7c-42a0086bfd93/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.00.50.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the width at the end of the sleeve around the wrist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7973a080-9561-4052-b217-e561bd76d27f/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.01.20.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with 10 cm width, which is two times the width of the curve at the end of the sleeve that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance and 2 cm longer than the width of the gathering fabric that was just finished before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18bc1e82-317c-4106-a0ed-9b7f16d07827/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.03.39.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one width line of the rectangle to the end of the sleeve first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/569c904f-7f41-4319-bb48-d7e104c4f72e/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.03.55.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure to keep 1 cm extra at two ends of the gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd9dfcf0-d53e-46e0-b05c-8b1681184e29/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.05.21.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/787a33a9-0327-4c6d-b29c-5cfee49cea5a/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.06.14.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the other width line and two landlines inside 1 cm first, then keep folding the width line to the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5f2b0b6-2bf0-4dbc-994f-229a09c910e9/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.06.20.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve, make two loose seams first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4d93ba3-82ed-42b2-ae2a-396937a98caa/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.06.27.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will make the total width of the sleeve line the same as the sleeve line at the front and the back bodice so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cdf35b66-dea9-449e-b34d-df08bbaa7886/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.07.21.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the sleeve to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4536f58-9f19-46d3-8bdb-97ef0f1a48ae/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.09.11.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the collar, measure the total length of the outside collar first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d92c4ca-c37c-45d8-8c25-59e28dcb6484/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.09.18.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, cut a long fabric line with 8 cm width, which is two times the width of the ruffle hem of the collar that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance and double the length of the outside collar that was just checked before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7bb63282-1580-4c4f-9790-8af95ed897a2/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.09.50.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the long fabric in half by the width line first and iron to keep the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b808fb33-e20b-4418-ac2d-907abafcaadf/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.10.28.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial At the other side of the folding line, make two loose seams first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07880f52-499a-479a-9f89-1a8a38eed5b8/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.10.34.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial The final length of the gathering fabric will be the same as the length of the outside collar so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a41c2dc-482b-4510-962b-d6ce52f57d0b/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.11.41.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the ruffle hem part will be inside the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/677bdc00-2386-496a-97a2-58e3434cbabb/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.11.52.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, apply the other piece of the collar to the first one and make the second seam over the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/247a5acd-4707-438c-91fb-e85418b9a9a6/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.13.19.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, turn two pieces of the collar inside out to hide the seam and iron to make it nicer. Then, sew two inside collar lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9158f255-c6ff-4249-acb6-ccf5646f611c/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.12.56.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew two inside collar lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec1682b6-1e42-4bf1-9727-e6a677e95efc/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.14.06.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connecting the collar to the blouse at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/682646fb-e2e6-4aa3-8b1d-ae9fa9e7df28/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.15.03.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the two front neckline pieces, fold the button and the buttonhole part to the outside so it will be outside of the ending part of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/287b6bea-a262-4139-b4bb-e3a6604806cd/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.15.26.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, use bias fabric with 3 cm width to apply on top of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4a424fc-05bd-479d-a614-b5d2862a4f5d/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.16.18.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1380f769-5aca-4a23-a56d-aa69eb7499cf/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.16.25.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, make a few small cuts at the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b62fdac2-8d2f-41d7-b3c1-83b15aeec4b2/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.17.11.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the other side of the bias fabric inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it again to the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04e000c1-766d-497f-ad89-1dee77e53faf/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.19.32.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial At the two ends of the front neck, turn the folding at the button and the buttonhole area inside first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db96b4a6-aba5-4eb6-b7cf-3001a940b9f1/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.19.11.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Then keep that folding to the ending line of the blouse and sew to finish the button and the buttonhole area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f332701-4d04-49e6-9bc6-5316d8e1b9da/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.20.07.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the end of the blouse by folding the end fabric inside twice with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4cf6579e-5afa-4727-b9cb-cb23d8ae1008/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+02.21.05.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is adding the button and creating the buttonhole at the front of the blouse and at the two ends of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0807b695-d2c8-4254-880f-d78db822c466/DIY+Peter+Pan+collar+blouse+with+long+puffy+sleeve+and+button+down+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739174347389-J3Q0OUBAC4O7S2H8LDFR/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+14.57.21.png Blog - DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1739174461893-LKBBHY2YP13E86FF720S/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+14.57.21.png Blog - 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DIY Peter Pan collar blouse with long puffy sleeve and button down | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-mini-denim-skirt-from-leftover-fabric-of-the-jeans-dont-throw-your-old-jeans-away monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95a95a2b-41c0-4983-8832-fefd6d20e416/DIY+Mini+denim+skirt+from+leftover+fabric+of+the+jeans+-+Don%27t+throw+your+old+jeans+away Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5d3b9bf-ea63-4924-8d3f-2af5299bd797/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+15.24.11.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away 4 pieces of leg's jeans from 2 old jeans Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41f8f64f-99bb-4b09-9fd1-b50b64c05026/DIY+Mini+denim+skirt+from+leftover+fabric+of+the+jeans+-+Don%27t+throw+your+old+jeans+away Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e541e66-b3b6-4a9a-a1e4-c46abab8ceb1/2.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f110e7b-9166-4d99-8b2c-5c69a8264f94/3.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a902cd39-714a-4fbe-a69c-10ce34359a43/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.17.48.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away After that, apply the pattern to the leg jeans and draw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b421364b-adeb-4ce1-a6a0-a2e1c458d275/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.18.20.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away After cutting, there will be eight pieces of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0f0a62b-48ff-495a-a5ea-5064f680fd15/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.19.32.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Don't forget to overlock after cutting to protect the fabric. Use the overlock presser foot… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09a17484-9747-4c3b-8bdc-f843f1765e86/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.19.25.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away …with zigzag stitching to do it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d09a17a9-0de4-4033-8c78-c53c4261d334/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.20.38.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away To create a nice look for the skirt, mix each piece in different colors next to each other, then connect them together using pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0c02637-d6ed-4aee-8bd1-e0e2b8b43eda/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.20.49.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf197219-5ab7-4032-8137-547276a56039/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.21.44.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away After the first seam, put the extra fabric to one side and make the second seam outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8f34d57-eded-4d62-a4ba-d75fcdae6561/Screenshot+2025-02-08+at+16.22.18.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Use a bigger thread for this seam to make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a57172fb-4037-464e-9eee-252187eed0ab/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.07.38.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Now it's time for the zipper. Use an invisible zipper for this skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73175dd7-04de-4da1-9c2d-1163de0d6ee9/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.08.18.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away A useful tip is to keep the zipper closed and fix one side of it to one side of the skirt first, then fix the other side after that so the zipper will stay equal on both sides after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bb2b84e-bf59-4585-a408-1e52f642e653/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.08.51.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Use the zipper presser foot to help sew easily for this part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5451a3c8-c1f9-493c-a486-c73da4dcd31f/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.09.08.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away After sewing, connect the rest of the fabric on both sides together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8966a571-c6e6-4018-a3dc-939604b8395c/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.09.50.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Now, finish the top of the skirt. No waistband is made for this skirt because there isn't enough fabric from the leg jeans. Besides that, it looks nicer without the waistband. However, if enough fabric is available, a waistband can be added if desired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc4ccf79-ba5d-4562-b89e-474c2f4cf244/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.11.08.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away Just fold the end of the top inside around 1 or 1.5 cm and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7177a35b-b82e-4f70-bf68-fab55ca4587a/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.11.58.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away A useful tip here is to move the end of the top at the zipper inside a bit so it won’t get stuck when closing the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/924d16b5-cd93-4a43-bac5-a3b3156e1713/Screenshot+2025-02-10+at+15.14.39.png Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away After finishing the top, move to the end of the skirt and do the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/206de654-1b1c-4081-abd9-e97dea2e0c05/DIY+Mini+denim+skirt+from+leftover+fabric+of+the+jeans+-+Don%27t+throw+your+old+jeans+away Blog - DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away - Make it stand out DIY Mini denim skirt from leftover fabric of the jeans - Don't throw your old jeans away https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-wrap-jumpsuit-from-scratch-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d471b40e-9b9e-4ff7-9110-2d00051f7c35/Party+Edition+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/328a5141-8f1f-4bd4-b596-c915830036da/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.55.05.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of muslin fabric (You can use linen or cotton fabric) Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c6c7531-15f8-4d20-8b7b-692884e97cb7/DIY+Wrap+jumpsuit+from+scratch+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd2d5d7a-6cc9-47c2-bd5b-1e89a585d5f2/DIY+Wrap+jumpsuit+from+scratch+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7883555c-e512-4801-bf5d-5207025a3c1f/4.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737545075860-YRPDB2JTZUCI1H08TVP3/6.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737545075859-XHUAE4LPRYE4BJ9WILJ4/7.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737545156224-D0P1AN3BBZHND81BEIDG/9.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737545155271-NCFC0ITFQKLM36776ZST/10.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27fe1495-d2fa-4d8d-8762-800cc49c6569/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.55.13.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the pattern on the fabric and draw along. Two pieces of the back pattern, two pieces of the front pattern, and four pieces of the pocket pattern are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3e527fc-c113-4464-93a5-f1151cc4907a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.56.13.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, connect two pieces of the back pattern together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/865621f0-5bcd-47c0-813e-a40bde334fb9/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.56.27.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial For the front, connect them from the hip line to the end of the crotch line, keeping the rest of the crotch line open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/127c6131-6b61-482a-ad70-009b28a8ca01/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.57.30.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the pattern to mark the position for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b7c1c11-0809-42e9-84e5-617fc406a026/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.58.02.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Then add the pockets to the two side lines of the front and the back of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f850ccea-7c8b-4514-ae4e-d255ce0a66c9/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.59.19.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the front and back of the jumpsuit together at the shoulder, two sides, and the inside leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5b17e6f-6d24-4dff-b0b4-3f3499c92d5b/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.59.43.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial To create the depth for the pocket, mark at 14 cm from the top of the pocket. This is the width of the open pocket where a hand can fit in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1330d46-e35f-4d2f-a44e-fad823b3419d/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.59.37.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the rest of the pocket together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6c99e64-8417-44df-9213-e1734c6866b6/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.00.46.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the end of the sleeve, fold the fabric inside twice and sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3d4ebc2-0b12-487d-9151-f4891d40b890/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.00.53.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the ties for the jumpsuit, cut two rectangles with 8 cm width: 40 cm for the short tie and 80 cm for the long tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcbd83e5-8dd5-4d6b-93cb-e2e43bdba50c/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.01.00.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle along the length and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd4c2e99-4815-4440-8188-975547400e14/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.02.13.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a long stick to turn the ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c06cd297-a4b2-4bb4-b71c-5415afb5b789/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.02.26.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one end of the tie to the end of the waistline on the front part of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d470594-af82-431a-b6d2-81a3cd315d95/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.03.28.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long fabric with 2 cm width to hem the crotch and the neck of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/502639f7-6b0c-4c70-97c3-9a1ed49433bb/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.03.51.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one side of the long fabric to the crotch and the neckline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/937b8633-36cd-4781-a395-1e651e093b8a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.04.19.jpg Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, fold the other side of the long fabric inside twice and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59f40610-a68e-4bb6-8c64-d96625050f32/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.04.47.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the leg, draw a line 6 cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34b7b3da-2dca-4a10-8456-2fc61ded3482/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.04.55.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside 1 cm, then keep folding it to the line just drawn before sewing to finish the end of the leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be881fab-66d7-42c4-ba72-c9dfa1cc67e8/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+03.08.59.png Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is to unsew a small part on one side of the jumpsuit for the tie to go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5adcb21-02a6-49e1-b80b-22142fd7ac6e/DIY+Wrap+jumpsuit+from+scratch+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29ee8990-31f7-4fab-8b83-118b3e188e89/DIY+Wrap+jumpsuit+from+scratch+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Wrap jumpsuit from scratch | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-stripe-patchwork-dress-from-2-leftover-fabrics-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/247be0a4-ccc1-4142-987e-0d079f08f3d8/DIY+Stripe+patchwork+dress+from+2+leftover+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/019d137f-8f82-479c-af16-5515cb00e128/DIY+Stripe+patchwork+dress+from+2+leftover+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b723231-434b-4dd3-b65c-8ff64c863e40/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of cotton fabrics (1m for each type of fabric) Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/773fc007-c7ca-4942-8d18-24ced790f977/DIY+Stripe+patchwork+dress+from+2+leftover+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4ba359e-74eb-480a-9904-e97f063ae0e3/9.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95d3e181-6ba2-4f8d-a58c-7227f3442dab/10.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68a1c785-4e94-4f8d-99c6-905cb628eff2/12.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/068894a6-d753-44cd-b0f8-e1c3c9cbeeef/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.28.48.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial To create a nice matching for the fabric, cut it into small pieces and connect them together so it looks like straight fabric in the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60986d69-28cd-43c7-868b-3d5ccf8500bf/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.28.35.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark the dart from the pattern onto the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56cfcc58-1eca-4a7c-b73d-20cc3a231342/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.30.13.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Here are the front bodice and two side back bodice pieces of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c8a286f-fb27-4756-a249-dea50fbaeb0e/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.30.33.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect them together at the sideline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71748422-829a-4404-b1e8-ea1116c88f01/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.30.56.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make another piece like this without the matching fabric for the lining part of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6d367f7-0e42-4ea6-8e1b-544ec23e1584/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.31.05.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long fabric line with 6 cm width, which is the length of the waistband, plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/165ad622-ce3d-4541-bd0a-ea828758b856/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.31.40.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial At one lane line, finish the end of the fabric by folding it inside twice with 0.5 cm each time and sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c8ec474-9e30-41ad-b927-46b71da8c1d4/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.31.57.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the other side of the fabric line to the top part of the strap just finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10b0fe4d-88ce-4b14-9775-febaab2c3aa0/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.32.30.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the lining part to the main part of the top dress with pins first. Make sure the fabric line is in the middle between them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08bc6d53-712f-4266-a692-d6b4765e8c6d/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.32.47.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the shoulder strap, cut two long fabric pieces with 6 cm width, which is the width of the shoulder strap, plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 70 cm length, which is the length of the shoulder strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/372756e1-b4f9-48bb-b76f-a93877dca4ee/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.33.19.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two long fabric pieces together along two lane lines and one width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3627d418-152a-4310-8e5b-e1969f70acde/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.33.37.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After turning it inside out, use an iron to make the seam look neater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/558967c5-9c5d-4b49-894a-92277b98d9b1/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.33.50.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Four shoulder straps like this are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b144ea5f-e264-44c0-a65c-f61aa14ebd63/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.34.57.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Add one end of the shoulder strap to one end of the top line at the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f844e1ba-a148-4e04-9da7-59e09062370f/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.35.26.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Then add one end of the shoulder strap to the end of the back bodice. Keep 1 cm at the back bodice for seam allowance later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/730eb5a9-fdf8-4eae-b6f7-63734f432456/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.35.43.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the shoulder strap is in the middle between the main part and the lining part of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17361847-438b-4486-962a-25fba634b5be/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.36.19.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial For the middle part of the back bodice, start with the main part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/799b16f8-dd0a-4c1b-911a-6fa89c8e697b/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.38.09.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut another piece like this without matching fabric for the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3549b954-4d08-46bf-8c74-320c2023ba29/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.37.48.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect them together at the top line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b113fa2-5849-429c-bef2-56ade381f04e/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.38.40.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After turning the seam inside out, draw horizontal lines 1 cm apart and sew along the lines to create fabric holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0df197b3-1abe-4261-8473-da32c0f52285/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.39.21.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band less than 1 cm wide, which is smaller than the fabric holes, and 20 cm long, which is half the bust size minus the width of the two side parts of the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d07b9f23-8f08-4e42-8315-051f21c04900/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.49.51.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert the elastic band through the fabric holes and secure the ends with pins to prevent movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e75816ce-a1fb-4e94-af05-9d3cdf881060/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.50.05.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Repeat for the other fabric holes, then sew the ends of the elastic band to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17c405ec-aa17-4aa3-8950-f082521a8bf5/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.51.34.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the middle part of the back bodice to the two side pieces. Make sure the middle part is positioned between the main part and the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5262043-f18f-4741-9c4c-bb74bff59d54/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.51.59.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Here is how it looks after sewing and turning the seam inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8eef4958-fcb6-43bb-ab0f-2bda29e4837d/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.52.54.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two pieces of the top part at the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f18c681-408f-4d57-aa1d-046e77fb1ff7/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.53.33.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Create a loose seam at the end of the front bodice first, then gather the fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4be378a-4d0f-4a29-b4b7-dae00b716317/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.53.40.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the gathered fabric is around the breast area and the final width of the front bodice is 32 cm, which is half the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad15a4fc-226e-46f9-9742-e380597e099f/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.54.53.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long fabric line with 6 cm width, which is the width of the waistband, plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 108 cm length, which is the length of the top part from the front to the back, plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/270f8dc9-f08b-4bb6-9312-071d3b5b1742/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.55.16.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two length lines of the fabric to create a circular fabric piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21ff504b-fc88-482d-bf60-3275f4a11e6f/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.55.36.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one side of the circular fabric to the end of the top part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/096c976b-fa5f-4bf9-8163-38d082616e28/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.56.38.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make another circular fabric line and connect it to the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8e94a64-a755-44e5-a36d-ba828e738891/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.56.52.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the top part is positioned between the two circular fabrics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/055825ae-a464-4b6d-8e94-3152dc5a050e/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.57.12.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing and turning the seam inside out, connect the two circular fabrics together to complete the top part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61f509b3-2fd5-4c06-9344-85b38076e015/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.58.13.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial For the bottom part of the dress, create a matching rectangle with 140 cm width, which is 1.5 times the hip size plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 70 cm length, which is the length from 3 cm above the belly button to the knee. This is also the desired dress length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78edc3d6-976f-4acd-b015-28a6b6890ec7/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.59.12.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two lane lines of the rectangle to create a circular fabric piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bcc77f4-b38a-485d-83eb-2be4c42758de/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+02.59.21.jpg Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, finish the end of the bottom dress by folding the fabric inside twice with 1 cm each time and sewing it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e316348-c034-4339-9c1a-184da6d34746/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+03.00.12.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the bottom dress, make a loose seam first, then gather the fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f6637ef-48ac-4ce2-995a-cfb80439ec48/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+03.00.21.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the gathered fabric is for the front and two sides of the back bodice at the top part only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0bc56d5-73cf-4f94-95db-1c725f33cedd/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+03.00.27.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric should match the top part so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e55c481-5c36-495d-921e-1acdbb1926b9/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+03.01.22.png Blog - DIY Stripe patchwork dress from 2 leftover fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the top and the bottom of the dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f995d583-78ae-4c6e-8985-dcbdd22dd6ec/DIY+Stripe+patchwork+dress+from+2+leftover+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - 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DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress 3m of wool fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c47b628-96e7-4d7f-8bcc-a43303c556be/DIY+Puff+sleeve+cardigan+that+you+can+wear+as+a+Wrap+dress Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69dc69a2-05b5-4e9c-a512-67ad2b095d3a/2.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60744d56-60e6-455c-a288-88875fedc399/3.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83c8ee54-9e29-41de-b0b6-e7b7af1b9292/4.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737051092352-YANJ3YOCNZ1YT838H0QD/5.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737051092806-XQWRDI4UB704ECW91K9O/6.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737051093508-TM9RVIQ444HSKK212VC7/7.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4508bed8-a93f-4971-b2a1-3ec304e030b5/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.19.57.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Connect the back and front body of the cardigan together at the shoulder. Overlock after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac62e386-03d7-4319-a95e-a5a72e30bad6/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.20.13.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress After that, make a loose seam at the curved line of the sleeve to create the puffiness at the middle of the sleeve later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cae95cf-52ee-4abd-8f4c-34034df90810/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.21.31.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Connect the sleeve to the body of the cardigan at the curved line, starting with the two sides first, then connect the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a2ff2de-1e05-4a28-a2cd-067691e2b5e7/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.21.59.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Afterward, connect the two sides of the cardigan together from the sleeve to the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72e95ca9-9cf0-4268-932b-30cc135dbb48/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.22.45.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress To finish the neck of the cardigan, cut a long fabric with 6 cm width and approximately 250 cm length, which is twice the length of the cardigan plus 30 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92691bae-9491-4afc-afd9-de3513d3e3b7/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.23.05.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Connect the long fabric to the neck of the cardigan and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb97a563-6ac1-41a9-af8c-3f570f426940/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.23.59.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress After that, fold the long fabric twice to create a bias tape to finish the neck, then make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6257dd96-3cc5-4ed2-b2c3-1adbf3636208/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.24.57.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress At the end of the sleeve, make a loose seam to gather it and create the puffy effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f65e16dc-6fc6-41bb-b162-763ff867baf8/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.25.14.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Make sure the final width is bigger than the wrist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa1f9466-56d2-4960-a232-3652cf14bad0/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.26.03.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Use a rectangle with 8 cm width and 26 cm length to connect to the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8652ed24-8ac9-46e0-b59c-a7b2c7a2f203/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.26.36.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress Use the same method as for the neck to finish the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9ca9a80-0a6a-4fac-9453-000793221fba/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+01.27.05.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve cardigan that you can wear as a Wrap dress The last step is finishing the end of the cardigan. 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DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67fc1fd3-bd7b-48a0-9b69-bad8d066fba8/4.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06d4f990-78ef-455b-b2ea-58bdd40a89ff/5.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b08c3ccc-0840-45c6-8950-82c0826c15c8/7.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/966c9b1e-61da-4d96-bbf6-532c18f8fbab/8.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f801e7bd-9472-4874-9010-5e989bd94f79/10.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e65a19cf-72b6-40d0-993a-59a1415b13b8/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.14.08.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 After cutting one piece of the back pattern and two pieces of the front pattern, connect them together at the shoulder and two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a8c1afc-c437-4aa1-b254-19feb96bcfb3/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.14.30.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 After sewing, measure the total length of the dress from the neck to the two front pieces first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67692dcf-cdae-4ff6-a13a-9b911cc21a6a/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.14.44.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Then cut a long fabric strip with the same length and 10 cm width, which is twice the width of the hem that is desired plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae1c0cd7-6d5c-4ffb-81b9-d87ab7d1b122/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.15.04.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Connect one side of the fabric strip to the dress and sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fe24f87-f0c4-4b18-b96c-96b23b59df2b/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.16.01.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 After that, fold the other side of the fabric strip inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d3783e8-4715-45ac-8654-919d8b26a4ae/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.16.17.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 At the end of the dress, draw a line 9 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4aff1669-1719-49aa-8549-191b2a86543b/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.16.46.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it to the line just drawn before and sew to finish the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a330a06-9a63-47dd-8088-773b144d8f2c/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.17.45.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Moving to the sleeve, after cutting, fold the sleeve by the width line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fec570e0-f0b6-434a-930e-6892bf62095b/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.17.27.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Then connect the two length lines together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b703f2d9-cb06-4f3f-833e-5565d7b4594e/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.18.14.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 From the end of the sleeve, draw a line 9 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb638c58-0f80-45b3-9676-6573796cff6f/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.19.03.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it again to the line just drawn before and sew to finish the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90acf381-0a12-4e86-8341-9a04514d8dba/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.19.23.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Now, connect the sleeves to the main body of the dress at the sleeve line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ef8ec3b-6f01-4d2c-8063-5f9b65d7d825/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.20.13.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 The last step is making the band for the dress. Cut a long fabric strip with 10 cm width, which is twice the width of the band that is desired plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and around 130 cm length, which is the length of the band that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41c7bdda-a501-41b8-9317-f29f8b765421/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.20.21.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Connect the two length lines of the fabric together and sew from two sides to the middle of the band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2f4b2cd-a8b8-47d2-829a-c94ee8155adb/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.20.44.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Make sure to leave a small unsewn space in the middle to turn the band right side out later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/811796d7-3808-444f-a208-b5896d63c9fb/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.21.04.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Use a long stick to turn the band right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94980e0e-b334-4afb-89e3-7b78d21ec861/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.21.15.png Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 Then iron it to make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a1e0d31-f495-42a1-a289-f057dca6f6f3/DIY+BRIDESMAID+ROBE+-+Preparing+my+Bridesmaid+proposal+set+%7C+My+prefect+wedding+series+-+Ep+1 Blog - DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out DIY BRIDESMAID ROBE - Preparing my Bridesmaid proposal set | My prefect wedding series - Ep 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736443571520-AYYWEP30R50FXE9NTTVR/295745174_5281318135279133_5380140241342719826_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736522050481-NCAN5XQVQVC330NU6X7G/26.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736522051021-7N6ZAUCP8ZVVYS2OTSJV/27.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736522052203-384RYZ7FQXFE6G3VU6IO/28.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a4103fb-b9de-438b-a507-0ad3265880a7/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.35.26.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Apply all the patterns to the fabric and cut them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4e9d787-f2b8-4d35-ba52-bf91b84dd73f/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.35.36.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After cutting, copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1b54513-e8e6-4808-88f7-901dc34e2099/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.35.46.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Sew the dart at the front and back of the fabric. Do the same for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7d432d6-3eef-4ce8-a6d4-98b1ee0260fe/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.36.32.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Then connect them together at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83462b09-31c5-47d2-8404-17a66bfa15ee/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.37.34.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Do the same for the satin fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2fc7474-859a-44b6-8e84-1fc9e0a546ae/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.38.15.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Connect the organza fabric and the satin fabric together at the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3fed7f2-7a65-47b7-98c4-3bd3ac7a8961/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.38.52.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After that, turn the satin fabric over the organza fabric to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8100b3f9-6ea5-4c4b-858f-9587ce2e1eb1/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.38.37.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Then make an understitching seam on the satin fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdca6ab0-1589-4830-b00d-d0b883c5139c/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.39.34.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Connect the rest of the top part of the organza and satin together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa3827ca-a7b9-43e7-8bc8-a44e56075b54/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.40.20.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 For the sleeve, connect the two underarm lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be37cc08-e1b1-408f-a42c-77df65a70d07/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.40.28.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Finish the end of the sleeve by folding the end of the fabric inside twice, 0.5 cm each time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf767702-67ae-457f-933c-52067d8731aa/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.41.12.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After that, connect the sleeve to the top part of the dress at the sleeve line. This completes the top part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d57108a6-9d1a-4563-965d-fc70e9c37e7b/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+20.55.21.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 For the skirt part of the dress, connect the two pieces of the front skirt to the back skirt at the two side lines and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff63025f-82a4-496f-831e-fd9aaadfa1fb/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.00.59.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Connect the organza fabric of the skirt part to the top part of the dress first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12117b7e-950d-45d4-b5b9-42e8e20824db/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.01.39.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Remember to keep around 1 cm extra at both sides of the waistline of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed658ac6-6256-4241-bb54-1e9f63584b95/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.04.06.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After that, connect the satin fabric part to the same area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6186063b-d387-4a48-9444-d3bf5c5de217/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.04.30.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Make sure the top part is centered between the two pieces of the skirt, and the second seam should be over the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93d1d3c5-10f8-43da-84e6-7eb9bf7f9740/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.05.00.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 To make the tie for the dress, cut two long fabric lines with 3 cm width and around 64 cm length, which matches the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1210bc3-f9b4-4195-b25a-b4730ad0dfed/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.05.26.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Fold the two lane lines of the fabric together and sew to create a tie. Make sure the seam is close to the edge of the fabric, and the width of the tie is slightly larger than 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35f0fdc1-1c81-4e8f-90cf-f4ef6b5123f5/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.09.26.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After flipping the tie right-side out, use an iron to keep the seam in place and make the tie look neater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97c328b1-9f8b-405c-bc3c-da0e64258af7/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.09.59.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Two ties are needed for this dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2b87c14-6d12-48b3-848e-1c159daf946f/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.10.11.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Attach one end of the tie to the end of the waistline between the two pieces of the skirt part and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1443d7a6-bbf3-449d-a23a-2c18a56aef60/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.10.51.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Finish the sideline of the front skirt by folding the end fabric inside twice, 0.5 cm each time, and sewing. Do this separately for the organza fabric and the satin fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fa4b90b-b4ec-476b-8f87-837a9fba8234/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.11.27.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Finish the bottom edge of the skirt part, which is the end of the dress, using the same method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c6b26f0-fb87-432e-8de0-b1c2a0601417/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.12.07.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 The last step is creating a small hole on one side of the dress, right at the top of the skirt part, so one tie can pass through to close the dress when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2eb352db-6daf-426c-a9c2-1e8d4a9779f2/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.13.05.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Re-sew the top of the seam after creating the hole to secure it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736523214849-6MMNPVVMWS9B4P9IHS6X/31.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736523214845-HM5UZBB6HV40065S9CUR/32.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736523237920-D6C15YO3C2CWFL130KTQ/33.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736523237911-6L3NB9LDTWAUTU1TEFM7/34.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f413618-020c-47d0-b69f-499ac571adba/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.28.28.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Here is the front bodice piece of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac02cf9a-bf9f-4df0-a783-5a4bfec6e2fc/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.28.48.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Copy the dart line to the fabric and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/693fe810-2068-4e9f-a87b-e1537b65c41e/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.29.14.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Do the same for the back bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a145bcf8-98d9-4305-9d53-5ca541a96c5f/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.29.38.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After that, connect the front and back bodice together at the two side lines and sew. Do the same for the satin fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7b2ab8b-e099-436f-bd4f-22d55bd8fe60/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.30.41.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Connect the satin fabric and the organza fabric together at the neckline and the back line using pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30aabbe8-56f2-4e61-afa9-9398daf27c63/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.31.00.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Before sewing, make the straps for the bodice in the same way as done for the butterfly sleeve wrap dress. Prepare two long straps and two short straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b91ec963-c270-40c1-8773-c8c3896927d4/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.31.59.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Attach a long strap to the top of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dcc7a5a2-cad9-480e-b00e-1ebc2555471d/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.33.23.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Fold the short strap in half after adding the circle ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2955e408-979b-40e8-a90a-fb24f3ed7640/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.33.40.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Then attach it to the top of the dart at the back bodice, and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2027f53-f038-4532-94d6-1844ce4e9ea3/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.34.01.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 And sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f75dfdf7-7d25-4418-8f25-4864b980175d/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.34.38.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 After sewing, turn the satin fabric inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00e5395c-61f2-43fe-a420-64d3d1f206b2/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.34.57.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Then make an understitching seam to secure the edge fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/484147ee-4bc0-4292-be8a-b27408fdfa78/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.40.47.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 Connect the ending lines of the satin fabric and organza fabric together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f57a204a-8a2e-43df-94a7-610476433eab/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.41.20.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 To finish the bodice, connect the long strap to the short strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbadf911-284a-4d0d-8b6e-1a2fad2e7d23/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+21.41.26.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 For the skirt part of this dress, follow the same steps as for the butterfly sleeve wrap dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736523550914-3JCUOR92GRSV6U11RF4S/306649330_2089299957926012_1208920275856804989_n.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736523576324-1JF31EGKLU7HGRL4MB2E/306569678_145130771548328_3298520731503101983_n.jpg Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress (Butterfly sleeve & Sleeveless wrap dress) | My perfect wedding series - 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DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b7c8147-d11c-49a3-94b2-2c94ae45b324/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+14.54.50.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial 2m of thick chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7013bf6b-f617-43ce-9bb1-dd8b54a07e06/4.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/179d7aec-7781-430f-9711-77848483f51b/5.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a0548b2-888a-4af0-b6fc-a0fdcfffd39b/6.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736264571100-P7AKGM90YW105H7FOTED/8.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736264571101-GI3JJXXIC7EF675K3W60/9.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736264628905-G14B05HLG8S90ZYOI370/11.png Blog - 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When cutting, ensure the front pattern of the top bodice is cut on folded fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bada4c2-cf29-477f-b350-387c24752950/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+14.56.29.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Mark the dart from the pattern onto the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8f0df5a-031b-4efb-b1b4-0a818655e3a0/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+14.56.39.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Then sew to create the dart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a46eeb6d-12e4-4a1a-8101-cfe670b30522/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+14.57.57.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the front and back of the top bodice at the shoulders and sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7598af6-04f6-4d0b-b872-b1063051011d/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+14.58.04.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial To create the inside part for the neckline, draw a curved line 7 cm inside the neckline of the front… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ed32f75-d1af-40c3-a6f2-bae009292a7f/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.00.50.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial … and back pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9ae6655-31c1-4b2f-8abd-07023931a090/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+14.58.54.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial After cutting, connect the front and back of the inside part at the shoulders and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48ec7dcd-4ecc-48cf-8280-a9ca270d4915/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.01.32.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Attach the inside part to the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcf6329c-939d-43c4-afdf-c03a1d84d685/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.02.10.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial After the first seam, make small cuts at the end of the neck curve to turn the inside part inward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43383601-0d18-44a1-ade5-b7cd15792754/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.02.27.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Make an understitching seam on the folded fabric to secure it to one side. Iron the neckline for a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e16e3e00-7f78-409c-b52f-0786fc5b20fc/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.02.44.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial At the end of the sleeve, draw a line 4 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ae6c36b-219f-4f0a-aa5f-51abe131c167/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.03.05.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Fold the sleeve end inward by 1 cm first, then fold it again to meet the line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5714106e-810b-4f93-9184-da62cf504a83/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.04.32.png Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial For the bottom of the dress, connect the front and back pieces at the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21be72d8-b80f-4bb0-bcff-e3a2a9c1f500/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.07.40.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Then, attach the top and bottom sections of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfc55b14-06ae-42e1-9f17-f36369327299/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.07.40.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Add a zipper to the middle of the back using a 30 cm invisible zipper in the same color as the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3719da3c-6449-43cf-a6b1-7d2f4813351f/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.11.17.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Then sewing the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad820847-7a38-4409-9690-35b25e76d6b7/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.12.41.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial After that connect the back ends below the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/202bda9d-cce5-4700-841d-8d938d582c56/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.11.52.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Finish the dress by drawing a line 4 cm from the bottom edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fbfe4c3-5b07-4cd2-a8c2-3679a6992fce/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.13.41.jpg Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial Fold the edge inward by 1 cm, then fold again to meet the line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c142e2e0-2d89-4237-bd5a-a442846b2e65/DIY+V-Neck+batwing+sleeve+bustier+midi+dress+%7C+I+made+a+dress+for+my+Mother+in+law+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY V-Neck batwing sleeve bustier midi dress | I made a dress for my Mother in law | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-patchwork-dress-from-leftover-fabrics-the-most-colorful-dress-ive-ever-made monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60a5fe7b-cebd-4252-9012-26a23aa7315d/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+PATCHWORK+DRESS+from+leftover+fabrics+%7C+The+most+colorful+dress+I%27ve+ever+made Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae145401-95d2-47e9-b981-1e6a53ff3617/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+PATCHWORK+DRESS+from+leftover+fabrics+%7C+The+most+colorful+dress+I%27ve+ever+made Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Leftover fabrics Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736066218817-0S3A7UIDC670GD4DENAU/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.36.16.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736066219062-CGV3H2BB47QR42MAEORE/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+15.36.22.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b9b4a6a-ac04-4408-b74a-008ddfb195ad/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+PATCHWORK+DRESS+from+leftover+fabrics+%7C+The+most+colorful+dress+I%27ve+ever+made Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a6b59e4-f368-45f5-bcd2-26dd9fd641c9/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+16.18.45.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Cut a rectangle 35 cm long (sleeve length plus 3 cm for seam allowance) and 80 cm wide (four times the width from the shoulder to the middle of the breast). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c3af5cd-8be1-4b2b-bd40-ab05c2637d78/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+16.19.18.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Fold the rectangle in half along the width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afcf2af1-b1e4-4816-a11b-d79d26db39e5/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.52.53.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made At the end of the folded rectangle, mark 16 cm inside on the landline (1/6 of the bust size plus 3 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2afc79d8-1218-47cb-bf78-0dd0b891f1ed/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.53.10.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made From one end of the fold, mark down 35 cm (half the sleeve's desired width plus 1 cm for seam allowance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d2fd6ee-c697-4c58-819f-adf0f5a43d63/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.53.45.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Connect these marks with a slightly curved line to create the underarm line for the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41b1c49d-ad8b-4db1-8f39-7a635a58b6a7/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.54.36.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Then cut that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/543132d5-7937-4690-9da0-00dd85b6479b/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.54.55.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made After cutting, finish the sleeve end by folding the fabric inside twice, 0.5 cm each time, and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f1968f1-c3cf-4a8a-87d9-338a8f9550e3/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.57.45.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made To add elastic, mark a line 9 cm below the sleeve’s edge for its position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92b244fc-be91-4124-9789-9e2dd40ace67/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.58.02.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Cut a fabric strip 3 cm wide to create a casing for the elastic (three times the elastic band’s width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0b0a0a5-e6ee-44cd-9657-8c15a4f077f3/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+18.58.22.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Then sew the strip to the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/744f0c7d-1a8d-4d62-a9e6-55e174df8cd0/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.00.59.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Fold the other side over the first seam and tucking in the edge for a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50162dfd-65cf-42c0-9890-bab1b6f2223f/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.01.22.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Insert an elastic band that is 1 cm wide and 24 cm long (arm width plus 2 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/961723ed-cf66-4803-bf9f-4a40e4a30bb0/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.01.55.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Sew the elastic ends to the fabric to secure them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb1359d0-59d8-4110-85ab-9e15ab889253/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.02.15.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Then sew the underarm lines together to complete the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34f15ee0-d875-4a20-8491-598a4f71d078/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.03.37.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made For the side of the dress, cut a rectangle 42 cm long, which is the distance from the armpit to above the knee plus 2 cm seam allowance, and 80 cm wide, which is the bust size plus 2 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e51a5bde-c707-43da-ad21-0296de2b577a/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.04.17.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Sew a loose seam along the top edge and gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e93317f3-7245-4a1c-a9a4-fd3660244452/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.05.11.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made The final width of the gathering fabric will be 28 cm, which is twice the width of the sleeve’s end minus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de2127ff-8c92-4803-9156-48f456228837/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.05.46.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made To add a ruffle, cut another rectangle 22 cm long, which is the desired dress length minus the side part length plus 2 cm seam allowance, and 120 cm wide, which is 1.5 times the side part width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78d96325-7664-4b66-ad6e-5967c53349c3/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.06.01.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Sew a loose seam along one edge and gather it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8dfc7969-0265-4307-bf75-43cf8cfdb093/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.06.08.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made The final width of the gathering fabric will be 80 cm, which is the width of the side part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b065886-0d3a-4ada-9586-32bf6cbf5d10/Screenshot+2025-01-05+at+19.07.46.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Attach the ruffle to the side part and connect the top of the side part to the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/417b3007-8e52-4556-8367-38f1922af009/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.26.14.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Make sure the gathered fabric is 2 cm inside the sleeve’s edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b4724d5-d4de-417a-b0cc-4dc652526890/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.26.58.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Repeat this process for the other side of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/646793fa-f86d-43da-a8c2-f18db91eefa6/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.28.21.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made For the center part of the dress, cut a rectangle 22 cm wide, which is the distance between shoulders plus 2 cm seam allowance, and 76 cm long, which is the distance from above the bust to the knee plus 3 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a25ac7a0-1bd9-407c-bd12-68306b888c9b/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.28.35.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Fold the top edge inward by 0.5 cm, then again by 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7d7b174-d621-4952-afea-f8b7221a60b6/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.28.56.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made And sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/182e6cce-93e3-4b1c-8764-2dee2b063d27/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.29.40.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Create two identical pieces for the front and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc37644a-b98c-4cdc-9144-a24341700a3e/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.30.14.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Connect the center pieces to the side parts, starting from the bottom and sewing up to the sleeves. Make sure the sleeve sections remain wider than the center parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36d11e5c-0f4b-4e71-b1e5-fed67a97f986/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.30.34.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Repeat this process for both the front and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9c20990-a459-4be2-a355-b95f55f6b37e/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.31.48.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Finish the top of the sleeve by folding the edge inward twice to create a casing wide enough for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9544cfb8-be07-419b-9900-34dc773e6e84/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.31.55.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Insert an elastic band that is 1 cm wide and 30 cm long, which is the length from above the bust over the shoulder to the back plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/397dfbec-4395-4f4b-b591-f11c1f43db82/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.32.14.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made Sew the elastic ends to the fabric to secure them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f22fc36-d80a-4d9d-bcca-a565efaf9f0b/Screenshot+2025-01-06+at+15.32.47.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made To finish the dress, fold the bottom edge inward twice, 1 cm each time, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a9dddbc-8d9a-473a-83e4-02728291aa7a/DIY+PUFF+SLEEVE+PATCHWORK+DRESS+from+leftover+fabrics+%7C+The+most+colorful+dress+I%27ve+ever+made Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made - Make it stand out DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736066121440-ECVPRTGGBGKC93EBES4T/284469305_724112965702328_7806733769751823134_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1736066121233-LXX6OBD8R5O37IPNU6TF/284180535_356117889841427_1618580411654370264_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE PATCHWORK DRESS from leftover fabrics | The most colorful dress I've ever made https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-babydoll-dress-from-2-different-fabrics-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5021832b-e251-486d-9d62-46df3777a3b9/DIY+Babydoll+dress+from+2+different+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c8873cf-835c-42eb-801e-9488510c036f/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.54.16.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of cotton fabrics Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fa5d30d-b9c9-4009-aeff-d70174c4f2f6/DIY+Babydoll+dress+from+2+different+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735285959325-SQHQIRNGHU8TTP7AHT57/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.48.54.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735285952016-FUGAEEWVS0P68BFA93FA/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.49.00.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735285951976-3UYR5GQ1BTKGBUQA2R4H/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.49.07.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/173a6c86-df6e-4ebd-8f67-7b74fec44dcb/3.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25a7245a-f6f0-4753-a181-e503a4d642e4/DIY+Babydoll+dress+from+2+different+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b2cb060-fa14-4458-b0bf-bb3fb5edfd90/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.54.59.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Here are 2 pieces of the top part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fc376cc-e633-4c69-89c5-abb9b85aa97f/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.55.08.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect them together by the sideline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d735463b-316a-4c90-b4f6-4dd398a9f93d/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.55.17.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, cut 2 more pieces of the top part without the center part to make the lining for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7b22533-dcd7-4ee2-b105-8273db64d315/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.56.00.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect them together by the sideline as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/223c73db-79f9-4abd-9d28-f0fd670cbfc7/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.56.26.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, place the lining part onto the main part of the dress, then connect them together using pins at the sleeve line and the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a844070-7729-4b99-85fb-c5d3b8aac232/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.56.49.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them together using pins at the sleeve line and the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01288fc9-a4a5-459e-a059-23cfc0424704/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.57.31.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the bow-tie shoulder strap, cut a rectangle with a width of 6 cm, which is two times the width of the shoulder strap plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and a length of 50 cm, which is the desired shoulder strap length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1409fb70-a2fc-4b2e-b427-f400b2c81ef7/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.58.02.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle along the length line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d176b4e9-b167-43da-a31c-6dc777b539ef/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.58.24.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial At one end of the folded rectangle, draw a slightly curved line to shape the strap's end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac0cfcad-e572-423a-b2b2-587bae467707/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.58.36.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew along the line after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bc63c50-c007-47b2-b872-a7e7d8bdf566/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.59.29.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a long stick to turn the shoulder strap right-side out and iron it to make it neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb4aae0e-202a-4639-b73a-b833fd9b5623/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+14.59.44.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Four pieces of this strap are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b95c822b-8e6b-4f61-a75e-2f5386be6d1b/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.00.45.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, add the shoulder straps to the top bodice part made earlier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab6b1d16-5f69-44ca-97cd-bfaf691e0453/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.00.52.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the shoulder straps are positioned in the middle between the main part and the lining part of the dress. Sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a98b0535-6a8f-4cf2-8195-8355eea4dd78/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.01.32.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Before turning the lining part inside, make small cuts at the curved parts to ensure a neat finish when ironing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaba3a5f-54a2-4f43-a858-0a0ae31c5653/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.02.04.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the ending lines of the main part and the lining part together by overlocking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c692d55-f9f1-4b06-bbbc-dbd6604a50d9/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.03.15.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the bottom part, cut a big rectangle with a length of 56 cm (the length from under the butt to above the knee, which matches the center part) and a width of 92 cm (the hip size). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b74e4bd7-c431-4d62-b632-085143cf1b42/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.03.26.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half along the width first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9805c449-4832-4ef4-8a77-f2010d902361/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.03.50.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the top pattern to trace the center part line onto the fabric for connecting the bottom part to the top part at the center later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3d0691f-6512-44a7-b463-c757f17a16ce/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.04.30.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, make a loose seam at the top of the bottom part to create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c680191c-f48c-4cc9-b3e7-a550209849ed/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.05.14.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Adjust the gathered fabric width to match the width of the end of the top part from the front to the back on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f441630d-d69c-4bb3-b9fe-b34568d58452/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.05.36.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Make two pieces like this for the two sides of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/296bed88-1aea-42e2-b24c-7c57d9be198a/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.06.47.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two pieces of the bottom part to the top part of the dress at both sides, then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50d38dcd-565a-45e5-bb67-8680574d90b7/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.07.07.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the dress's end, fold the fabric inside twice with a 1 cm fold each time, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54ba1f22-262f-4a74-92b5-b7963df58551/DIY+Babydoll+dress+from+2+different+fabrics+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735287236527-X0ZYL45X2WYEIUTOJZDI/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.12.29.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735287289810-371BXXBP1ZSCMNELR7Z2/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.12.07.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735287371213-ZX4O08LT15H1ITCA3X27/Screenshot+2024-12-27+at+15.12.18.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress from 2 different fabrics | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-drawstring-backless-cut-out-midi-dress-dating-wardrobe-ep-4-dinner-date-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/147cf5d5-a31b-4b5d-83f9-cae7a70924be/DIY+Drawstring+backless+cut+out+midi+dress+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+4-+Dinner+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0276f9c8-b053-40b9-a27e-7588b7bdb244/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.17.57.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial The main: 1.2m of mix spandex & cotton fabric The lining: and 1.2m of soft chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23e76342-16b8-4079-8366-f6ba4287fbf7/DIY+Drawstring+backless+cut+out+midi+dress+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+4-+Dinner+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00157cf0-3964-4365-a856-c2ab7d1934f4/3.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8a06853-74c2-4752-8fb8-4cea11fc122d/4.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735229305996-U1EC8W0DXZU3YVUH0B1N/5.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735229306279-B88FT9F3S6MG1FYQVYOB/6.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abc96a1f-6a24-425a-8702-e61b58c5f1f7/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.00.48.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Cut the pattern on folded fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44110030-05aa-4118-81f1-2e31291268c2/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.00.57.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial After cutting, connect the front and the back of the dress together at the sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8932e0ae-ca89-49a9-80eb-9bc1f4b2996c/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.01.56.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial At the end of the dress, draw a line 6 cm above the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65e61a07-cc2a-4c48-9faf-3356646d7b46/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.02.23.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inward by 1 cm, then fold again to the drawn line and sew to finish the hem. The dress is complete after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/463a54f4-8466-4514-9498-58608ac06215/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.05.00.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Use the same method to make the lining part of the dress but make it 2 cm shorter than the main part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab0575e9-9816-4b50-8d55-8c5607bc70f1/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.05.30.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Connect the main part and the lining part together at the top of the dress, from the sleeve line to the cutting line to the waistline at the back. After sewing, make a few small cuts along the curved line before turning it inside out. Iron the seams to keep them neat and in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b8102ab-080b-476b-809e-dfc01af01798/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.05.43.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial After sewing, make a few small cuts along the curved line before turning it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d7823a4-8372-4ada-8055-54af3dc3d766/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.06.00.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Iron the seams to keep them neat and in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e9f183c-3d07-4d1b-8acd-4218f5a16903/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.06.27.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Add an elastic band to the back of the dress at the cutting line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a6c1257-af50-4f09-b0d4-7fdb91862101/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.06.39.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Measure the width of the elastic band and create a fabric casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e0f594f-cc39-476c-ae8b-39cea5db9d70/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.07.06.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Sew the casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8727f16-5fae-41b3-bbac-63a5d26911b5/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.07.13.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Then cut a 42 cm elastic band (half the waist size plus the difference between half the bust size and half the waist size). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9392401e-71f5-4119-9edc-a8fadea26c62/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.08.03.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Insert the elastic band into the casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed12816a-357a-4c51-a146-5464c75d7b9a/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.08.09.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial And sew the ends of the band to the ends of the casing to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23453df7-ba65-43d2-bb06-07d834e97639/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.08.16.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial At the top of the dress, draw a line 4 cm below the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c1007a6-edd3-47a3-85f1-3461a5ebbe03/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.10.01.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inward to the drawn line and sew to create a fabric casing. Repeat the same process for the two sides under the armpits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2f1e078-f2f0-400b-a732-91df34cd2ac4/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.10.08.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Repeat the same process for the two sides under the armpits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b157d89d-25cc-49ab-8053-eb7d8f7fb7b7/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.10.53.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Cut a long strip of fabric 5 cm wide (double the desired strap width plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and about 80 cm long (the desired strap length). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1aa9c9ab-4229-4858-ab57-fe76f50c2632/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.11.00.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Sew the fabric strip along the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/244c3e6a-d235-4a73-a0f0-643f85cd9bff/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.11.32.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Then turn it inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec66f7ca-f3d8-480d-a67c-d270749d46ee/Screenshot+2024-12-26+at+15.12.40.png Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial Insert the strap into the fabric casing at the top, thread it through the casings under the armpits, and tie the ends together at the middle of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735229471453-6M3NW0JPGZCH9ONVAFDU/277095815_338042038142292_1497019673890414564_n.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735229470751-LDUEWZHENMF0JA3HYZRY/277031661_2820993824869092_5759792937290322582_n.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735229519483-4ZGPYEZB5N95HFZ7FSOY/279449307_568330957826306_6089460613333535271_n.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1735229519504-RUJMHM5NDYUOGA6Z81L7/279519471_1148624875961756_8603211732698928078_n.jpg Blog - DIY Drawstring backless cut out midi dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 4- Dinner date | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-2-pieces-set-from-mens-shirts-how-i-transformed-2-mens-shirts-into-a-beautiful-matching-set monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a89d76c-a085-4f44-9cdd-42c9a99c45e0/DIY+2+Pieces+set+from+Men%27s+shirts+%7C+How+I+transformed+2+men%27s+shirts+into+a+beautiful+matching+set Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2906e771-bf74-429a-993c-281553ba0f12/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.05.35.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set 2 Men's shirts in big size. I used XL and XXL size shirts Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbc0b234-f319-4f98-bf2f-a1df4820a8cf/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.06.51.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Use the double XL size man shirt because it's bigger and has more fabric for the shorts. Remove the front pocket first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0144c71d-4216-452a-9c7e-17032f99cf6f/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.07.12.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set After that, draw a horizontal line under the two sleeves to use the fabric below for the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/438ec40f-63bf-4041-ab2b-51523b677fec/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.08.40.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Cut the two side lines of the shirt to have three pieces: Two front pieces of the shirt will be the two front pieces of the shorts. One big back piece of the shirt will be split into two back pieces of the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa751718-af78-4d0b-a01d-7624c79c29b4/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.11.02.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Fold the two front pieces of the shirt nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08a6a787-63dd-457a-9f98-069d00e5b44b/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.09.52.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Draw a rectangle with 48 cm length (the desired length of the shorts plus 8 cm for the elastic band and seam allowance)… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a81bd3a-4299-4050-a212-1aa7d1264af6/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.10.17.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set … and 27 cm width (a quarter of hip size plus 4 cm, or bigger for looser shorts). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a94f2158-7663-4139-81ce-229bcea3465d/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.12.40.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set On one side, mark at 36 cm from the top (a quarter of hip size plus 1/10 hip size plus 4 cm for the elastic band and seam allowance). This is the end position of the crotch line of the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/526eb2cb-2cbc-436b-b432-d2c41f2d11fc/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.12.55.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set From this mark, draw a straight line outward, 4.6 cm (1/20 hip size), and connect it to the ending line of the front shorts with a horizontal line to create the inside leg line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ea627ba-301e-4f1c-bafd-420944a3f1d5/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.15.20.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set From the first mark, mark up 7 cm (the position of the biggest part of the butt). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fee99fb2-08b1-492e-b0fa-4b40c1f8d97b/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.15.50.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Connect this mark to the end of the straight line with a curved line to complete the crotch line for the front shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f6d8933-dc1b-4202-8cbe-b40c77133d76/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.34.13.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Cut to create two pieces for the front shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28acb046-0cd4-4c35-b033-d473553317cd/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.36.07.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set For the back shorts, follow the same process as the front, but make the width of the straight line 9.2 cm (1/10 hip size) instead of 4.6 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ee2ad54-04b0-44ea-8bc1-4cc811d91bd5/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.36.38.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set To make pockets for the shorts, use the fabric from the top of the man shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/acdfab60-0331-4235-99b8-691ca834d94c/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.37.16.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Cut four pocket pieces with dimensions of 28 cm length and 20 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a39a790-9bea-482a-80dd-39dfa2b67ffc/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.37.56.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Connect the two front shorts pieces by the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0312b384-09c4-468c-9cf1-7e6cedbd3bfc/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.38.16.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Mark 12 cm down from the top of the shorts on both side lines. This marks the pocket position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/791f1715-78fc-4524-85fc-4ff80efcc0c9/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.38.31.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Attach the pockets to the front shorts there and sew them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dae88009-c2dc-4eb0-84cf-116b7e287a37/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.39.49.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Repeat for the back shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f633b758-1af4-4f77-8758-5071a2e21549/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.40.28.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Connect the front and back shorts at the side lines and inside leg lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61080e5d-22c7-42b0-aa8d-2ba200d23838/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.40.43.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set From the top of the pocket, mark down 14 cm (the width of the pocket opening). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c567710-dd7e-49cb-9159-f1a3ae06b1b5/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.41.18.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Sew the rest of the pocket to create depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e147537-6815-4c5c-b25b-aed9c50653b6/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.42.05.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set At the end of the shorts, draw a line 6 cm above the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a647f81c-4257-4412-9cbe-fab7bdc72831/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.42.18.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Fold the edge fabric inside by 1 cm, then fold it again to the drawn line and sew to finish the shorts' hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e12e449-cc34-4b8e-876a-4d1b754e400e/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.44.53.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Cut a small rectangle of 8 cm width and 30 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6da01c29-52be-451e-93ad-da887c6159a7/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.45.19.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Sew the two long sides together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/777be818-6476-444a-b7b5-8d7b05c68e6b/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.55.17.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Turn it inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d3ca996-b5c6-4fb6-8951-275ca3002a02/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.55.38.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set And add it to the middle of the crotch line at the front shorts as the fake button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35b3d934-b496-4b0c-827c-84a07aa7c3b0/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.56.03.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set At the top of the shorts, draw a line 10 cm below the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9ca9860-1f3a-41ad-96a4-3f110eaa784c/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.56.40.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Fold the edge fabric to this line to create a fabric hole for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/100df858-afcc-479b-944d-c0ae4ae9f141/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.57.12.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Make surre the hole is 0.5 cm wider than the elastic band for easy movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5661027d-562f-46a4-a11a-5a749a715d33/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.57.20.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Keep a small unsewn space for inserting the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1140deae-ff76-477c-935d-a377ccaccd33/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.58.16.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set After connecting the elastic band ends, close the unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/320a8854-6d4d-41f6-b435-9ddf1479a018/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.58.23.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Add the button to the fake button area to complete the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f080c97-1ef3-4245-bf59-7ecbb556deb8/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.59.44.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set For the top of the matching set, use the XL size man shirt. Remove the front pocket first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcbf3d30-f09a-4705-b8fb-b30a3950f396/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+17.59.52.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set At the end of the crop top, go up 10 cm and mark there. This mark is at 10 cm because the width from the neck to that mark will be the width of your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f6af13f-e15f-4e7f-a4a1-e8aa6b03fbed/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.00.54.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Resize the width of the shoulder at the back of the shirt to fit the shoulder size by drawing two lines on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83b1ae80-9091-4816-b0fa-837366e13117/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.01.31.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set The front shoulder will be longer than the back, so make a loose seam on the front to create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5091f646-58c5-47ed-aec0-e0b2788720b5/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.02.06.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Make sure the final width of the front shoulder matches the back shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc0c771e-1d0e-4d38-87b0-325ddce8ae9e/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.02.38.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Then connect the front and the back shoulder at the shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/979d3812-cabf-4306-b9eb-09e4e61074ac/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.03.31.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set At the back, make a loose seam at the top of the shirt and create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/266cbd90-3d89-4433-acd4-404668bf5124/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.03.40.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set The final width of the gathered fabric should match the back shoulder width for connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/814d63bc-09ef-47f5-95c5-e13a75d40213/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.06.20.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Then connect them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fce31af5-7dd7-4d8f-b58c-6b46320d22ce/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.07.22.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Resize the sleeve to fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d926caa0-3572-4109-b8bc-9c8c6f40ffa6/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.07.00.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set From the middle of the button area, draw a line 25 cm long (a quarter of the bust size plus 5 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f48d1bd-e045-468e-a5db-6b81a50db778/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.07.55.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set From the top of the sleeve at the shoulder end, mark down 21 cm (1/5 bust size plus 4 cm). This mark will meet the previous line to form the new sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ed546b0-94a3-45ba-8ec2-50eda760c679/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.11.20.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Draw a line from this mark to the shirt's edge to create the side line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6ba5595-9954-4ae4-8f52-f7d5fd3678b5/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.12.11.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Cut and connect the new side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e78d7447-6790-4b55-be7b-f61cc06d760c/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.16.58.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set For the sleeve ends, cut and gather the fabric to fit the wrist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/268545a0-7d1d-4e9a-ac28-e9e64cc12cc6/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.18.23.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric will be the width of the wrist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/631b4c96-c2a1-40c9-b3ab-10c625191cc9/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.28.25.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Use fabric from another shirt to make the sleeve's end part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c36b48f6-750c-46e5-90f7-c607c08e7b4f/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.28.55.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Cut a rectangle of 22 cm width (wrist size plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and 34 cm length (double the desired sleeve length). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/289016e2-963f-4453-9aac-3782bed4c295/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.29.02.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Fold the rectangle widthwise and sew the edges, leaving 2 cm unsewn at one end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/656acf7a-a07c-4409-baa5-c6275a9b9fef/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.31.13.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Turn the fabric inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa3762fe-7835-4c21-b21d-ba8d4eda5a5b/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.32.08.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Attach one edge to the sleeve end, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6365fa6-7ac4-4b09-8756-6a28e21bc363/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.32.47.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Then fold the other edge over the seam and sew, leaving space for adding a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c76cae6-96d7-4332-ae0f-acf2c0fa0464/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.33.38.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Create a tie by cutting a rectangle of 3.5 cm width and 30 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa25b4e9-1d10-44aa-ac5b-4838ba91f7cb/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.33.58.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Fold the long edges inward, fold again, and sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daad6df4-12f0-4a6a-9b44-f021f3c8a1f0/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.34.23.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Attach ties to the sleeve ends and sew them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e15fb23a-7422-4dd9-82be-eb8254863717/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.34.43.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam and create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a823b403-8385-4ad8-a76e-ba3d618f26c7/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.34.52.png Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Make sure the gathering fabric will be around the top of the sleeve and the final width will be the same with the sleeve line you made at the shirt before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36e95592-1e1b-4732-bc97-ae48efbeebe6/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.36.08.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Then connect the sleeve and the bodice together at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce715f9d-8987-44c0-a8d4-6b8d194033ff/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.37.57.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set The last step is making the length of the new shirt shorter. The length of the new shirt is around 5 cm above the end of the shorts when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50344e33-46dd-4507-8a6f-f4cf36115174/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+18.38.06.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set Then make the hem for the end of the shirt to complete the matching set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f63a928-2a63-4fa2-9527-2ab8ebddfbd2/DIY+2+Pieces+set+from+Men%27s+shirts+%7C+How+I+transformed+2+men%27s+shirts+into+a+beautiful+matching+set Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set And that wraps up this DIY! Here’s the final look—this matching set is both comfy and stylish, making it perfect for a hot day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734550199716-6XVZY6N2OF1KXIF1YTO1/274032135_981985682736995_1145575145817969566_n.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734550199740-T6WDG8AT2JACZ4CGV3WT/274048062_115921244344438_7591339532978176760_n.jpg Blog - DIY 2 Pieces set from Men's shirts | How I transformed 2 men's shirts into a beautiful matching set https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-scrunchies-headbands-hand-sewn-project-episode-1 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88775cb9-c5b2-45b6-bbf2-d5823e542de0/DIY+SCRUNCHIES+%26+HEADBANDS+-+Hand-sewn+project+-+Episode+1 Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de4dbc31-3889-42ba-bf76-87e5ac83796f/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Fabric Small elastic band Sewing supplies (thread, safety pin, etc.) Iron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ff97344-6b6f-4e0b-bbe1-e2ab4854a6e4/4.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2bf3478-0ff1-4339-9901-37107f15488a/5.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec21e63c-efee-41a1-80fa-d45acd654b74/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.48.11.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 After having the pattern, apply it to the fabric and draw along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/223191e0-fb0f-4f99-999f-46a727d6c152/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.49.29.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the main part, one pattern is needed. For the bow tie, two patterns are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb081a9a-9dca-410a-beae-43ab8489eaab/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.52.47.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the main part, fold it in half and sew one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7b06b90-ee50-49ed-bafd-9ed50b956a74/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.53.04.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Use a safety pin to turn it inside out later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fd52350-be7a-4715-8eb2-6114c9153157/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.53.29.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Use a small elastic band, around 12 cm, to put inside the main part to create scrunchies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04690521-2062-426f-8a1c-789a62f16486/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.53.54.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Sew the two ends of the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56fa3b48-fe35-4568-8285-7b2f48f347d5/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.54.26.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 To connect the two ends of the main part nicely, fold the end of one side inward to hide the cutting. Fix their positions together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0724242-463d-4a6a-a9bf-df286c4354dd/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.54.55.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 A tip is to push the elastic band down to the end of the main part, where it meets the seam before sewing, so the elastic stays in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18bb3426-fdcf-4dd7-9fdb-c60066d6ca09/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.55.47.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the bow tie, fold the two patterns together, then sew along the cutting line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ebaf10bc-9266-4d77-9632-c578c2e02038/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.55.38.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Leave a small unsewn space to turn the bow tie inside out later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/332005a2-c805-45b3-a6fb-324f79f98d97/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.56.17.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Use a long stick to do this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07803375-c323-45d1-9986-45c5dc82dc99/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.56.48.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Then iron to make it neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f424b04c-7b9c-4caf-b184-80ee6f0383f1/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.58.03.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Tie the bow tie to the scrunchies to complete this DIY. Here's how it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e80d9ab-5be9-4713-9577-bd2a2091eb73/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.58.25.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 If a small bow tie isn’t preferred, create a long strap for the scrunchies by cutting a rectangle with 60 cm length and 11 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de0b04fa-deb1-4e06-9505-485c0377d675/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+23.59.52.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Fold the two sides of the rectangle together and pin them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4e8a520-86a8-4868-a330-97b1fd8cc35f/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.00.21.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Cut a small curve at both ends of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b65aae06-3cbc-40c2-b884-c8d29808b1cc/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.00.46.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Sew along the cutting line, keeping a small unsewn space to turn it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91cd88e5-bee7-43b8-9cf1-ad9b434b5655/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.01.10.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 After turning the strap inside out, iron to make it neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b2a9549-d75c-4ef7-9074-46bae6d5acab/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.01.52.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Tie it to the main part of the scrunchies to complete this DIY. Here's how it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b522557-29ee-48cb-bce0-f6bb99ca4b8a/6.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e0d52c2-9163-4683-8a99-2537783e493d/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.04.21.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 After cutting, apply the pattern to the fabric and draw along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7ac1d22-0398-4973-8b99-994d6c2a22e2/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.05.51.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Two top parts and one bottom part are needed for this headband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15d957be-f5f7-4242-b84e-7cdae46727c7/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.06.20.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the bottom part, fold it in half and sew along the cutting line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b9a4fb2-2357-4dec-912d-9099a4f84b8f/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.06.39.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Use a safety pin to turn it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1458e29e-7f3c-4ae5-a84b-6b40003b2139/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.06.54.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Then iron to fix the seam position in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edb0db58-0b47-410a-ab0d-94b2a91a564f/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.07.48.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Use a smaller elastic band, and sew its ends to the two ends of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d68860f-eaaa-4efb-8955-01efb1788bbc/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.08.59.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the top part, fold it in half and sew along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ac519bb-359c-4dba-b156-687f5dd242e0/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.09.28.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Then turn it inside out. Iron it with the seam in the middle. Fold the two ends of the top part inward to hide the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae16a0f1-cf8e-4f52-a114-8f633de7e813/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.09.50.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Iron it with the seam in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60c93ee8-a6b2-42e8-bb5e-3b740a3dd292/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.10.10.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Fold the two ends of the top part inward to hide the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de40abd2-cef1-4eac-ac0b-537e49868ce5/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.10.38.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the first top part, fold the two ends together with the seam inside the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a2687b8-50b6-49e3-9186-43f7507e6118/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.11.11.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Sew the two ends of the elastic bands together after that and close the holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4aa2891-3ba3-4dc4-86b6-af9a69be0212/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.13.58.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For the second top part, thread it through the first top part, then connect its end to the other end of the bottom part, similar to the first top part. This completes the DIY. Here's how it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dcc43be4-aa08-474d-9309-07d880e85aea/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.13.06.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Then connect its end to the other end of the bottom part, similar to the first top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77b490fb-058b-42e7-8cda-65b266aa2cbb/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.14.44.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 This completes the DIY. Here's how it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22c0cb67-087b-43bd-9c81-bb8e85fc9ed9/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.15.22.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 For a different style, use only one top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89e9fc64-ec18-442a-8590-820a8701d625/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.15.46.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Fold the two ends of the top part inward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5e8ec92-1423-48ba-a580-7d29a5388d09/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.17.54.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Then make a knot in the middle of the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d2f2131-6a5e-4d43-9ad0-619485566c0f/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.18.59.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 Connect the two ends of the top part to the two ends of the bottom part, following the same steps as before. And it's done. Here's how it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734974516770-G04LWPXAP0DIDIJV1XIR/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.19.41.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734974517870-GRIVHAX9DQ45CZ0D0E1S/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.19.48.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734974783796-KKCYFMUSY8SI384QEVD9/Screenshot%2B2024-12-24%2Bat%2B00.20.02.jpg Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734974626303-R3BRVXOV61HL3BA2AQXC/Screenshot+2024-12-24+at+00.20.10.png Blog - DIY SCRUNCHIES & HEADBANDS - Hand-sewn project - Episode 1 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/i-made-dresses-for-my-mothers-a-line-dress-half-circle-dress-my-perfect-wedding-series-ep-7 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ea2a94c-f758-40d2-934b-753620bafd32/I+made+dresses+for+my+mothers+%28A-line+dress+%26+Half+circle+dress%29+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+7 Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2f7ad2c-fbb6-4fd7-9446-bf87cd279b2e/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.08.50.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Main fabric: 2.5m of lace fabric & satin fabric Lining fabric: 2.5m of lining fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15f8a148-2b5f-467b-a7f6-41943dd8f576/I+made+dresses+for+my+mothers+%28A-line+dress+%26+Half+circle+dress%29+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+7 Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7112941-c227-4b25-9528-06f21d56869b/3.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21fc4d38-8299-4190-a5e6-957b435482f7/4.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c892a18-9e36-4b1c-b2d9-ab1cadf202b3/6.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/108483c4-e80f-4f55-a06f-f82ccb4513e8/7.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eaf6bcaf-6e11-4ad2-9dc2-0823c88d2cbc/9.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54c1fa2a-6302-4375-8680-68d4fe8050bf/10.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b777e060-caea-4a03-a017-94f499b611a7/12.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5fe6057-2fcf-4e02-ab83-a536efde958a/14.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc9d4eeb-19f7-48fd-b2bc-bc76ba06aca0/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+22.37.32.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Started with the A-line dress first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af02bb8e-0122-4069-8525-6f09aa1ead04/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.09.08.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 After cutting all pieces of the pattern, connect the lace fabric to the satin fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/326f3f6b-4efa-44ad-852a-27c26894ce0d/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.09.19.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric and sew to finish that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12c108f9-f85f-410e-825e-3b4ed862236b/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.10.18.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Repeat the same for the front and back of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76d975b5-eb0d-4a1e-89ba-762ccc158aa0/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.10.55.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect the front and back together at the shoulder and two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2cde8d15-5911-4066-8b0d-c2eff6db8323/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.10.55.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 At the skirt part, connect the front and back of the skirt together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/543da9ae-b6b9-40e0-a821-01ac6cb7e94a/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.11.52.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Finish the end of the skirt by folding the edge of the fabric inside twice, 0.5 cm each time, and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e253857-e430-4f83-b46c-da24635af76a/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.12.10.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect the bodice to the skirt at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34b93cc0-393b-48ff-a830-7e2e45eb72f9/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.13.18.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Use a 50 cm invisible zipper to connect the two pieces of the back of the dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26b97447-fb1a-453d-8e75-564be481d54c/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.14.19.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 After sewing, finish the back of the dress by sewing the rest of the two pieces under the zipper together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60805e4a-0d52-4937-ab7c-9f53ceb1190d/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.14.45.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Use the same method to make the lining part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0c7b411-b082-4a10-b4a0-09191fdf321f/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.14.51.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect the lining to the main fabric at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f77fa2b-4bac-40e7-83fb-e710992d3461/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.20.33.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Before turning the lining inside, connect the two pieces of the back dress at the lining to the main fabric so the zipper is in the middle between them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36ab3bc8-1150-41c9-8715-1421c67f99af/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.21.04.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 After sewing, finish the rest of the back dress under the zipper by sewing the pieces together, similar to how it was done for the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1532e635-3cfb-481d-a3e5-44088089eec4/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.23.04.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect the sleeve of the lining to the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34df24cb-db8d-4e7e-b286-5921254ce365/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.23.30.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 For the sleeve, connect the underarm lines together first, then attach them to the bodice of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bfce905c-87bc-47e7-b56e-9e2aa1b26dfa/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.23.37.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Finish the A-line dress with sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df245e00-ef8a-48e0-bf0f-23c6a715d303/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.24.21.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 For the sleeveless dress with the half-circle skirt, use the same method to make the bodice for both the main fabric and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6cabdb10-8de2-4b73-976c-af286337ac53/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.25.08.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect them together at the neckline and the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd463932-d5a1-422f-ab33-7857812c1805/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.25.33.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 After turning to hide the seam inside, connect the side seams of the bodice to complete it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df412a1b-128c-43da-a50f-73f836d2a075/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.26.35.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 For the skirt part of the dress, after connecting the lace fabric to the satin fabric, finish the edge of the skirt by folding it inside twice, 0.5 cm each time, and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a45be21-0694-479b-beb5-02f7d82b0bdb/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.27.49.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect the bodice and the skirt together at the waistline, keeping the main fabric and lining fabric separate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cdb2dae5-d04a-4b65-82c1-0b2d77cf9ac2/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.28.38.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Use a 50 cm invisible zipper to connect the two pieces of the back dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6912f8c0-51a6-45f7-ba51-459c81cc580a/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+18.29.00.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Attach the zipper to the main fabric of the dress first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/322b1aa8-29dc-4d08-b344-bca81012c6b9/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+22.31.59.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Finish the rest of the back dress under the zipper by connecting the pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a261cd6e-24e4-48e1-ac2a-27ac7044600b/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+22.36.09.png Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Turn the lining fabric inside and attach it to the zipper so the zipper is positioned between the main fabric and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6876d89-bc41-4dc4-8804-0676c9b33c5b/Screenshot+2024-12-23+at+22.32.52.jpg Blog - I made dresses for my mothers (A-line dress & Half circle dress) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 7 Connect the rest of the lining fabric under the zipper to complete the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e80e8845-a6df-41f7-831c-ecb6806cacad/I+made+dresses+for+my+mothers+%28A-line+dress+%26+Half+circle+dress%29+%7C+My+perfect+wedding+series+-+Ep+7 Blog - 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THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f995291e-e500-47d3-b2c5-f02f3c830664/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Old dress Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edad7cde-b0b1-4a49-b401-3bd3759a05f6/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.55.58.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Here's the dress before: it's quite formal, which doesn't fit well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db77ddc7-e4d0-47d0-9445-9f2501a69d8e/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.56.21.jpg Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The first step is drawing a horizontal line 35 cm down from the shoulder, which is the width from the shoulder to upper the belly button around 5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b1cefa2-a523-40b6-b54b-3c9ef12a83f4/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.57.28.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style This line divides the dress into two parts: the top and the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87a6bafb-aecd-4605-a668-354106666cbb/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.58.17.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style After cutting, check the width at the end of the top to see if it fits the belly size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5996992-8bf8-4e36-97a9-d4709d4b88cc/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.59.00.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style If not, make the dart at the front and back of the top a little bigger until the width meets the belly size plus 1 cm for comfortable wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0437ca19-2369-450a-8869-707df1adb3fa/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.59.12.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Cut a long rectangle with an 8 cm width at the top of the bottom part to create the waistband for the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2534d3c-f9d7-41db-90db-6252d37b4e21/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+22.04.19.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style After unsewing the dart, measure the waistband width to fit the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2005841d-df87-4258-a8fc-1c22061cb89d/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+21.59.56.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style From the middle of the button area, mark 18 cm on both sides, which is a quarter of the waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ed165df-b0d7-4272-8b9b-709a50eb4211/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+22.04.27.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style And sew to connect the two side lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/118ffc97-5457-4b1e-a500-b668f8a88dd6/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+22.05.27.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The next step is connecting the waistband to the end of the top, starting at the bottom area first and then the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a5d7bc0-ead8-4314-9f88-9996f10705a7/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+22.07.10.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f0bc029-905d-4f8f-8b5e-58822338c66b/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+22.07.25.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style After the first seam, fold the waistband inside twice to hide the fabric edge and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3a516fb-a41c-41ce-85fc-7d22626ab0b9/Screenshot+2024-12-18+at+22.10.06.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Install the button and make a new buttonhole at the end of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6385691-d617-46e5-b9a3-444cab0df424/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.10.03.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Moving to the bottom of the matching set, to make it a little girly, cut two long rectangles with an 8 cm width from the top of the bottom part to create the ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f04870bc-fb06-48a2-ae82-f6685299e016/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.11.00.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Then connect the two rectangles into a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/760c6409-7938-4f0c-a3f5-d61de1a1063e/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.11.21.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style After that, fold one edge of the rectangle inside twice to finish one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f31603d-a6e0-468e-938c-069f3a1b2809/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.12.50.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style After sewing, make a loose seam on the other side to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11700112-a990-4534-8470-dbc449255068/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.13.05.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Make sure the width of the ruffle matches the width of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e379ed21-b9e5-49b2-a5db-e8c5c3351f27/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.13.29.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Connect the ruffle to the end of the skirt to create the ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74f5d199-6bb6-4609-a633-aca88cc88184/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.14.02.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Make one seam next to the first one to gather the fabric on one side so the ruffle stays in place when wearing the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8278825-7212-4226-b17d-817585dceaca/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.14.14.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The width of the top of the skirt is bigger than the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2bba6384-d3d2-40f0-a666-5d48cf403c84/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.14.53.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style So make a dart on each side of the skirt to reduce the width by 3 cm on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ad3b391-8459-4dd6-9b56-af38f2421abd/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.15.35.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Wear the skirt to mark the dart width at the back for a perfect fit, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4f21c54-7647-4828-ab63-79df4db0a950/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.16.02.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Since there isn’t enough fabric for the waistband, fold the top of the skirt inside twice and sew. A proper waistband would look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6d94630-b66f-4c14-99ea-7f0e1a3c68fc/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.16.24.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The last step is installing the button and making the buttonhole for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c983f22-c129-48d4-a823-b5838ce65d6c/143294029_1146330982453466_5069214121650373156_n.jpg Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style And that’s a wrap on the skirt for this matching set! Here’s the final result—such a cute transformation, don’t you think? It’s absolutely perfect for embracing a girly vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bf3de38-c392-436c-8a03-b0858ec741b8/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.18.08.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Here’s the dress before: it’s not too bad. The dress fits well but feels a little boring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8ea58c1-86b2-4a7c-8872-038091c24fac/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.18.57.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The first step is unsewing the hem at the neck and the two sleeves of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6eb7553d-119b-4b56-9f2e-75d538b317c1/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.19.47.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Next, draw a horizontal line 36 cm down from the shoulder, which is the width from the shoulder to under the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc693156-6be1-457c-acaa-db4fe98564ea/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.20.13.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style From the middle of this horizontal line, draw a straight line to the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4cbe776d-4e49-4e6e-86e6-4d986582b3b4/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.20.27.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Then, draw another horizontal line 20 cm down from the shoulder, which is the width from the shoulder to above the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adb50b5e-339e-4ed7-b612-49c59441d869/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.20.51.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Draw a line connecting the neck to the meeting point of the second horizontal line and the straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e220161-dae9-474d-a034-0ea5a57cd10b/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.20.58.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style From that meeting point, move down and mark 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d3f8362-4eef-4aa6-aee0-b72a88c9a1f3/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.21.41.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Then connect this mark to the two ends of the first horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddbeda64-d5d8-45ce-a7dc-f4c9d9a14ce6/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.22.36.jpg Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style After cutting, fold the edge of the new cutting line inside twice to finish it, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd2c1cae-b821-44f5-9e8d-bdde26862d17/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.22.58.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style To create a twist, turn one side of the dress upside down once, then do the same on the other side but in the opposite direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9278b9f7-ee6c-4a1f-bc54-35232aa4b6bf/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.23.10.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Connect the two sides together to complete the twisted part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0410d51-df2c-4353-9d66-a01fcb571c7b/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.24.10.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style At the under-twisted part, unsew the two sides first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88fac927-1dc2-46cd-9bcd-991fc1a1d0c8/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.24.27.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Use a small elastic band around 1 cm wide to make it fit the body when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ac09c57-4860-47ca-a57e-589e68c8fb15/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.25.05.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Measure the width of the fabric to fold in, then sew to create a fabric casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c48b832-ec27-4b04-8d5a-b84b1a7c767b/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.26.20.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Cut the elastic band to about 30 cm, which is half the waist size minus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6bfdf0f-e1d2-40f0-b01e-9292d1792324/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.26.52.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Thread it through the fabric casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d085b350-6c32-43cd-8672-ea38de7cbd61/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.27.44.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style And sew the two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bf9cc62-e997-444c-a5b2-aa317962d7c4/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.30.25.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The next step is connecting the bottom to the twisted part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58c812df-4a9f-478e-badb-39c020399bff/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.29.09.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Place the elastic part over the end of the twisted part on both sides to create the meeting area between them. This ensures the hole at the front of the dress isn’t too big, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4856d18e-35ec-4f9f-a829-21e65b366b6d/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.32.55.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style The final step is finishing the hem of the dress. Since fabric was used for the twisted part, the front and back ends of the dress are uneven. Cut to even them out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da7c0aee-9291-4cb8-97b5-2c27055dfdcc/Screenshot+2024-12-19+at+01.33.53.png Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style Fold the edge inside about 2 cm, then sew. Make two seams to mimic the original hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c171c68-b0fe-4434-8aa9-566ce3f16e6f/143459851_725432725009186_4192284667606275464_n.jpg Blog - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - CUTE style vs SEXY style - THRIFT FLIP in my current wardrobe - SEXY style And that’s the final transformation for this DIY! Is it sexy? For me, it’s just the right amount of sexy. Which style is your favorite? 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Ep 6 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734420690887-C1UUY9CXBPQ0T9AIMOD2/9.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734420986371-1LVKCHEN8YLMNE2YXQUZ/11.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734420987241-JU3UMQTST5YAA7MCGIA7/12.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1734420988114-UYZR1NVA5O2ZQ1LZSZ0K/13.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - 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Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Apply all the patterns to the fabric and cut along the lines. Here are the bust pieces after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c568ca8-1ca6-458d-9077-10ef6530ac0d/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.44.48.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect the sequin fabric and the thick satin fabric together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/327db47d-78b1-4eb5-92fc-870a96d2efee/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.45.20.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 After that, connect the two pieces of the under-bustier part together at the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3619d4cb-1835-4e99-a0a4-53050013f237/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.46.08.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Make an over-stitching seam after the first one to gather the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b283406-7ad1-4e28-b46a-39b21e86b301/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.47.01.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Then, connect the under-bustier part to the top part and repeat the over-stitching seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b84a07a7-09e3-4dff-b664-f2bce9799383/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.47.16.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Do the same for the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d0ad92b-965f-4302-9e30-5fe91eabb853/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.48.27.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect the main fabric and lining fabric of the bustier part together with pins along the top bust line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be0e5aeb-9ea1-4add-bdc8-a785e5522649/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.48.48.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Before sewing, make the shoulder strap for the dress by cutting three long fabric strips from three layers of fabric. The fabric strips will be 4 cm wide (the width of the shoulder strap plus 1 cm for seam allowance) and 50 cm long (the length of the strap from front to back plus 2 cm for seam allowance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8618e26b-dcaa-4682-893c-5651fddfa11c/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.49.40.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect the three pieces of the shoulder strap together along the length, ensuring the sequin piece is in the middle between the satin piece and the lining piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a1b0549-acd3-418c-bd9e-ec73f9a55824/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.49.57.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 After sewing, use a small hair clip to turn the shoulder strap right side out. Iron to set the seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f87295c0-116d-48f5-88b0-0fc081cf52f5/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.51.13.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect one end of the shoulder strap to the outside of the top bust line, leaving 1.5 cm at the end of the bust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e2da3ba-af94-4d38-83ad-001a3303cb1d/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.51.49.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 And sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23d6b49c-2749-4204-a27f-83327542f5fd/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.53.12.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Attach the bra cup to the bustier part at the top bust line by sewing it to the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8099da52-cbd5-4b2f-a66c-973cd32f751f/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.53.38.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect the under-bust line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/040d58bd-8de8-41ec-a6ac-151d0b1153b9/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.57.23.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Use 2 cm elastic fabric to finish the under-bust line of the bustier part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03097db9-8493-4a3c-ba65-834bc437eb1b/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.56.08.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Fold the elastic fabric in half and attach one side to the under-bust line of the bustier part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b791384-25ad-4ce0-99db-92b55bdc5322/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.58.19.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Here are the completed bustier parts of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bfb73af6-ad9e-46df-8988-ff1f533f52f8/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.58.47.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Here are all the bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b8e2da8-12de-4462-9e81-064a9a74c565/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.59.43.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 For the rest of the bodice, connect the pieces together from the back to the front, repeating the process for both the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b71da05-b498-4f8e-8b03-d363cdd3decc/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.01.13.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Make an over-stitching seam after the first one to keep the end fabric on one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25dc24a1-9684-48ff-b638-48dc6c87453c/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.02.07.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect the front skirt to the two back skirt pieces at the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e9fb3a4-33e0-4a96-b498-386b07fc0e4a/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.03.01.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Attach the sequin fabric to the satin fabric at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e1dea81-d7b9-47af-b8a4-14786617cd3a/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.11.51.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 After sewing, connect the main fabric of the bodice to the main fabric of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c570d19-5fd1-4d5d-917a-36eeaa54cceb/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.12.29.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Use a 30 cm invisible zipper to join the two back skirt pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92847b31-2a0e-4733-a836-65e3aad376e6/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.16.10.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Attach the bodice to the skirt part of the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d7bfe7e-106e-443a-be6b-c0ea782821ac/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.14.58.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Then connect the main fabric and lining fabric at the top of the bodice, from the back to the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3afd6c7-f5c4-4a29-ae27-5c9acd1ac8f2/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.17.15.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Before sewing, insert the other end of the shoulder strap into the middle of the back bodice between the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/453a0667-bf7c-446a-97d8-8f6f236bdf5b/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.17.41.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 After sewing, make a few small cuts along the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa9f234b-0109-4d47-8e89-05a5697d643d/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.18.43.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Then turn the lining inside. Iron to set the seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56ae63f4-eaf7-4341-b9d4-9515a2e1b13d/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.19.36.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Connect the bustier pieces to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fffbaa1-2d60-4c44-bd59-9a2e46e8214e/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.20.44.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Attach the zipper part of the lining fabric to the main fabric, ensuring they align so the lining fabric can be turned to hide the raw edges inside. This creates a clean finish for the inside of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/578642b5-7456-4b5d-bc93-fdea8e028208/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.20.13.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Make sure they align so the lining fabric can be turned to hide the raw edges inside. This creates a clean finish for the inside of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96024e76-3712-4384-af9d-28c7e89cd557/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.21.45.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 Finish the back skirt by connecting the pieces separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4703994-afe0-4bbf-b594-66bac56d9ccf/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+02.22.06.png Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - Ep 6 For the final step, finish the hem of the dress by folding the end fabric inside twice with 0.5 cm each time, sewing separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fa5f4be-e4d8-4748-941d-15d227e138b1/309319469_2134543986728260_950822187299236885_n.jpg Blog - Making my first dance dress (Bustier dress with bra cup) | My perfect wedding series - 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DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a71e359e-ef50-4019-af80-b38c4fad62f1/Jess+Dang+DIY+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial 2m of corduroy fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1902e3fe-d050-4e26-adb9-af5235fe45c7/DIY+Babydoll+dress+%28Long+sleeve%2C+big+square+collar%2C+button+front%2C+side+pocket%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56bb6e86-e7b1-466a-8823-4a725b2afe6c/20.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c08ace76-f137-4791-a84c-a1f09bd467a5/21.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733587397189-7O2YN6ZZCPXITWJGBTQ5/24.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733587397187-RIC4B797L0SU4UK05P9I/25.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733587466216-0748Q5673BJ0Y963VKUB/28.png Blog - 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DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19f1b57a-3edc-43bc-82f7-571778978632/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.46.57.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial For the bodice, connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulders and sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83d1db59-ca3b-49c3-8e58-7e9d559c0147/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.47.35.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Moving to the sleeve, finish the end by folding the fabric inside twice with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21ed4702-7647-4dbf-b8d3-bc7dcc34e184/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.47.44.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Draw a line 10 cm above the sleeve end for the elastic band position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e8a5806-b63e-401e-898b-eafa4e34b30c/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.48.05.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Cut a fabric strip 3 cm wide, which is three times the width of the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d3e962a-16cd-4c6f-a4ed-54ee5eec0df7/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.48.12.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Attach the fabric strip to the marked line and make the first seam on one side of the strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d3c0a3f-b277-482a-994b-751ed5ae77fa/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.48.48.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Fold the other side of the strip inside by 0.5 cm, then fold it over the first seam and sew the second seam to create a fabric casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49d79352-75fc-4ccc-a60d-f76fe0132bd9/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.49.07.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Cut a 22 cm elastic band, slightly larger than the wrist width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91f598f0-f59e-4e3f-b535-07a228bd7635/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.50.05.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Insert it into the fabric hole, and sew the elastic ends to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c04a83f-478d-429d-94c0-763a68170aee/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.50.24.jpg Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Connect the sleeve's underarm seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/224c68c7-8e79-4608-a3e3-f49f055c9359/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.50.54.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam and gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b669862f-176b-4bd6-ab71-611ef03accee/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.51.02.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of the gathered fabric matches the sleeve line of the bodice for connection later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21ae00b2-c666-42dc-acdc-862f36d460e7/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.51.43.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the sleeves to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e46a263c-3ac6-4e98-bdb6-a1048ac1b0d2/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.52.24.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial For the collar, connect the two pieces together along the outer edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/112915f8-8e8f-497e-b80d-dfe2df96ef7c/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.52.52.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Before turning the collar, make small cuts along the edge to create a smoother finish. Press the collar with an iron for a neat look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b268bb44-cafb-4e95-929a-7e7165bee56c/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.52.59.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Connect the neckline of the collar pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81db1d38-ac07-45e1-bf28-28c5336c0ac1/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.53.31.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Then attach the collar to the bodice at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56d6e865-fa41-4671-90e0-347ce4045493/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.56.05.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial At the front neckline, fold the fabric inside around 1 cm, then fold it again to create the button and buttonhole area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da94b6b4-1d58-43d8-aa27-2142bc9d29d0/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.56.12.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the width of this area will be 4 cm, which is the width of the button and the buttonhole area that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86374ad4-d9c6-468d-84cc-384f0f265f86/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.56.38.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Cut a fabric strip 2.5 cm wide and slightly longer than the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3926a413-6b75-4d92-a814-c7fbb67e8211/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.57.19.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Attach one side of the strip along the neckline and over the collar, keeping the collar sandwiched between the strip and bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0f98c5b-ae20-4836-8186-684cd2af3352/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.57.49.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Fold the other side of the strip inside by 1 cm, then fold it over the first seam and sew to hide the raw edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/210c64c7-b5e5-4dc7-ba90-c715df92c2ee/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.58.22.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Repeat this method for the button and buttonhole area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3725b712-fdd8-4c02-9295-cfcadbfaba41/Screenshot+2024-12-07+at+23.58.41.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Add a button and create a buttonhole to complete the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09ce896b-ddb1-4f5d-a44f-15833111651f/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+00.00.27.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial For the skirt, mark 8 cm down from the top edge of the rectangle to position the side pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e4b22b8-497e-441d-aa83-91d90eaa3a13/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+00.01.24.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Attach the pocket pieces to these marks and repeat for both rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5019d18-01b2-4ae5-b8fd-8935d44c707f/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.30.16.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Sew the two skirt pieces together along the sides, including the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/effe4ccc-c114-4af2-8fc2-96aa14ea9c4c/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.30.22.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial To shape the pockets, mark 14 cm down from the top of each pocket for the open area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8b01e02-4183-4a87-aedc-0a56cefa4a99/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.30.40.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Then sew the remaining pocket edges together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fda7857-87d6-46d5-8d2e-caadf9f1607b/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.31.28.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial At the skirt’s bottom edge, draw a line 6 cm above the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1425d85e-0cfd-4708-b2cd-2ca089d7523c/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.31.50.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inside by 1 cm first, then fold to the drawn line and sew to finish the hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18ed0408-17db-436c-95c3-366769cd23eb/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.32.16.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial At the top of the skirt, make a loose seam and gather the fabric. Ensure the gathered fabric width matches the bodice's bottom edge for connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aff01baf-ea37-4e13-9048-92caca4bcd6e/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.32.23.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the gathered fabric width matches the bodice's bottom edge for connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39affff7-4e2c-4e2c-8da6-59a72c4a2f1d/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.33.19.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the bodice part to the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f240998f-6251-490a-9cb1-9d4203d3f44a/Screenshot+2024-12-08+at+01.34.41.png Blog - DIY Babydoll dress (Long sleeve, big square collar, button front, side pocket) | Sewing tutorial To highlight the collar, hand-sew along its edges with a contrasting thread for decoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42e3a614-f989-4aea-a956-ce372be18f0b/DIY+Babydoll+dress+%28Long+sleeve%2C+big+square+collar%2C+button+front%2C+side+pocket%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - 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DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/154215b5-7556-452a-ac1e-6cf0f67be852/Jess+Dang+DIY+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making 1.5m of cotton fabric for each blouse Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/689f7e47-6769-40de-93a4-85324b6ded1f/2.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ade5f0f-c113-4934-b177-83f4bb8ee2f6/3.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dcebf117-3507-45da-9dc1-e684f645dab3/4.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733148408939-QZFHQTRNA388HFMMJIWM/6.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733148408646-ZKLWKHWBQO8MANW6LMQL/7.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733148614820-P0X4OETTOHAFNCSZIE2Y/8.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733148614367-G0QUSSQHH6MZ3IP8KAWU/9.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/009adf8a-74d3-4edc-8203-9769c3542cb1/10.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/981ccb45-65e2-4667-823a-06203bbe9a90/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.15.43.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making After cutting, connect the front and back bodice together at the two side lines and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/669a0668-7f47-40a3-a874-b5e09d6bd940/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.16.16.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making For the sleeve, connect the two under-armpit lines after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86fc62d3-909d-4e79-b7e9-2a82eaafe7a5/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.16.26.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making At the end of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a3ced46-18fe-4dcf-992d-4258e015c5d9/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.16.33.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric should be 24 cm, which is the desired width at the end of the sleeve. Make sure it is larger than the wrist for easy wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95ec1881-822c-490c-9441-eb3c6bb7bf92/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.17.16.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut a fabric strip 4 cm wide (four times the width of the binding at the sleeve end) and 26 cm long (2 cm longer than the sleeve’s width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91124e24-df5c-4104-941d-4bf1da663703/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.17.23.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the two width lines to create a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/047e2011-7c1b-406b-8398-dc55a22a3353/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.18.22.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach one side of the circle to the sleeve end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/216b495f-d34f-4f10-95e7-edbb34625230/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.18.52.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making After the first seam, fold the other side of the circle fabric inward to the middle, then fold it over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a2c7d91-93cc-4116-a904-dd0bed2141b2/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.19.42.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach the sleeves to the bodice at the sleeve line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1de88cb2-9544-4dac-b521-75f99b1c812e/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+23.59.58.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/667249e3-4a27-4449-a0db-685ff54a9d12/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.26.00.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric should be about 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5d899a1-0286-4cb8-8d59-c02249b11787/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.26.07.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making And match the length from the sleeve top to the bodice end, which defines the blouse’s length from the shoulder to the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d39fd323-a405-49be-a737-fe73ce41e1c4/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.27.22.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making For the neckline, cut a fabric strip 4 cm wide (four times the desired binding width) and longer than the neckline length from front to back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd5a2cf0-7134-4f37-a36f-caa1db237393/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.28.02.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach one edge of the strip to the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6a246cf-9853-4528-894d-54615ea01722/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.28.21.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making After the first seam, fold the other edge inward to the middle, then fold it over the first seam and sew the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c71b047-923c-4ef0-b18e-3cf29c50b246/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.29.30.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the gap between the two front bodices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/398a1945-a85b-43f4-8e8b-1d9b11a2327b/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.30.20.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making For the ruffle hem, connect two rectangles at the long edge to create a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c9b893c-7e52-427b-b818-aef836bf9175/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.31.17.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Finish one side of the circle by folding the edge inward twice, 1 cm each time, and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cdb1566e-ed2b-45d3-b427-5a94512f16df/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.31.39.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making At the other side of the circle, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric. The final width of the gathering fabric should match the bodice’s lower edge for connection later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b856b2a-aa0c-445c-af85-a05fe932d6fc/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.31.48.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric should match the bodice’s lower edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b733f523-b654-4102-9d6c-86d56b25d589/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.33.26.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Then connect the ruffle hem to the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3b7c6e8-5533-4fc5-bca7-2589107fc161/334127412_578720694169147_6887629825633067116_n.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb64bf07-d9f7-4bbc-a64b-399e22430ccd/12.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c40cc1ce-6f3f-4cd1-b456-05a06af5b9cc/13.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733170072657-GPVTIRFSX6V7XWXDHN6Z/14.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733170104558-SVMXIYM95LW01M6UKSOS/15.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733170073639-YQM1JMDUUKKIMO1KF6SH/16.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/253b2165-b8a9-4df7-839d-faa063afba4b/17.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08f35529-d55b-4f17-ba8b-fdf4abdd61ce/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.37.35.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making After cutting, finish the dart at the front and back bodice of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/579046c3-b019-4491-86b1-1d3d2a068d73/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.38.14.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Then, connect them together at the shoulder and sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93ee732d-858c-4e1a-885a-5aa5a7cca04e/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.39.27.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making For the neckline, use the same method as the Clara dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af8d7a50-fd04-4c2f-8f6a-6b1e5218d70a/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.41.15.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Before sewing, add one end of the tie to one end of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b713641f-c0fd-4cd7-99da-d72c70b825b3/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.39.07.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Remember to leave around 1.5 cm extra for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4681aeb7-41d3-45f2-934b-d0a570b1259d/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.40.04.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Place the tie between the bodice and the binding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/909f93b4-d186-464f-b6e1-92643de8ec7b/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.42.17.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making After the first seam, finish the neckline by folding the other side of the binding inward twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fe59ec8-552c-45b8-b6a9-826c76b929db/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.43.53.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making For the ruffle part, connect the two front pieces to the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca4f7c07-3cf1-4e68-af02-647b198cac6d/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.44.04.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Finish one side of the ruffle, which is the end of the blouse, by folding the edge inward twice with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a34ee46-009c-4eef-adc0-7d3c44276304/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.44.25.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making On the other side, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19181629-6e5c-4682-8139-5b453e0ce7b2/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.44.32.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making The final width of the gathering fabric should match the bodice’s lower edge for connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6484a2b3-23a8-4e70-8e55-215f5d610b6d/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.46.51.jpg Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Then connect the ruffle hem to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f1b5177-e4ce-421d-9bcf-2f49c87e34e6/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.47.47.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making For the sleeve, connect the under-armpit line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/995a54cc-5a10-4a9d-a347-2c0ac75f91ab/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.48.05.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making At the end of the sleeve, draw a line 4 cm above the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/661c0e9d-ec9c-41e3-b925-ce1d11d7d9ac/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.48.29.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the end fabric inward by 0.5 cm first, then fold it up to the drawn line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/406431ea-17a0-4a88-8cd2-f0f3430ef7f4/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.48.17.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Remember to leave a small gap for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/716c87a6-b4c7-4290-a980-b0b9997838ff/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.51.22.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut a 24 cm elastic band and put it through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0be23216-bae2-4c34-8df8-3c191c596cba/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.51.29.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew the elastic ends together and close the gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36728889-b3ba-42df-b40e-4991e652acd6/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.52.04.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making At the sleeve top, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58460cfb-3a09-448d-b801-f249e8d8e4a4/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.52.10.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Make sure the final sleeve width matches the sleeve line width at the bodice for connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9eb1bc9-9e21-4b1e-98e6-f1790b5f1bac/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+02.52.54.png Blog - DIY Long puffy sleeve blouse with ruffle hem and wrap style | Sewing tutorial with pattern making The last step is connecting the sleeves to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a115ef59-97f3-41b9-9906-a1c22acd587e/DIY+Long+puffy+sleeve+blouse+with+ruffle+hem+and+wrap+style+%7C+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - 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Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1702c1ce-d070-41df-9609-12448f99a982/46.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733136779528-LW0SF4DM3DEAM97FAYFV/47.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733136779538-0A6HDFNS8WASV0S2DQSG/48.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733136818945-U6P3NBDDH81X8GXXUZF3/50.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1733136818948-0XIAQRT7AYM6MFSJLZG7/51.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/106bdcb3-5207-4265-a884-9e61da9b752a/2024-12-05+09_47_33-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut out the pieces for the front pants and stitch them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87a841fe-6192-43c9-b5a5-dfb4a88d13c9/2024-12-05+10_00_18-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Attach the outside pocket to the front pants at the top of the pants and sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eada66eb-8e6b-4420-94ee-5b5fb7a4301d/2024-12-05+10_01_05-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Fold the outside pocket inward and pin it to the inside of the pants and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0423cfb4-9d8b-42b9-9d98-a7f7e89fdba8/2024-12-05+10_01_30-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Attach the inside pocket to the outside pocket and sew along the edge to connect them. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other front pant piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbb0f46e-0b1f-4452-ae9d-3defb918e95f/2024-12-05+10_02_01-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Once both front panels are complete, pin them together at the crotch seam and sew them up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c077b9e1-f83f-4c15-897a-83bbe10f139d/2024-12-05+10_02_56-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut out the pieces for the back pants and stitch them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/799346e2-807b-4fa5-9196-a83421a3aa4b/2024-12-05+10_03_18-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Attach the top parts of the back pants to the bottom parts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b9fe76f-5123-4ed4-85b9-344a5aab9e8a/2024-12-05+10_03_55-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Repurpose the pocket of the jeans to serve as the back pocket for our jumpsuit. Sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4078593-7e4a-4665-8510-994acea61680/2024-12-05+10_04_29-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Join the two main sections of the back pants at the crotch seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/563d4ec2-154e-4c61-a670-642164a278ae/2024-12-05+10_08_32-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Pin the front and back pants together along the two side seams and the two inseam lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d59138f-8242-46d8-8b54-b9bca7ee8760/2024-12-05+10_07_16-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Remember to leave a 15-cm gap at the top of the side seams for the button and buttonhole. Sew the rest of the seam together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efec4868-50b1-4395-8f21-9c82d434c96c/2024-12-05+10_09_05-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut a rectangular strip of fabric. The strip should be 5 cm wide and 15 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6badb6b3-e863-4ce7-8c5b-ec30536132d6/2024-12-05+10_09_29-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Pin the strip to the top edge of the front pants along the sideline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60e8580a-52de-4ec8-a12d-758401310772/2024-12-05+10_09_44-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial To prevent the strip from rolling to the outside, understitch the seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/062060c4-296b-4b4c-89ee-5ca271677cd3/2024-12-05+10_10_00-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Stitch the top of the strip and the top of the front pants together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2a28006-f466-4b41-a56f-2b0b71d20d17/2024-12-05+10_10_04-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut a second strip which is 10 cm wide and 15 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f44bcd63-aaa7-4167-bf0f-26f65786cff4/2024-12-05+10_10_25-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Pin the second strip to the top edge of the back pants and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fd167b0-7a38-41ad-abd0-ba110fe98e91/2024-12-05+10_10_57-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Make an understitching seam along the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4746efa-f546-4c25-be2b-0c5e7a3e50a1/2024-12-05+10_11_31-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Fold the raw edge of the waistband inward and pin it to the first layer. Sew a seam to secure the folded edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33c9a0fa-236c-4555-bff2-29d90779ebbb/2024-12-05+10_19_48-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Draw a line 3 centimeters above the bottom edge of the pants legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb84492c-90cf-4036-82ef-0d8bb3f47bfb/2024-12-05+10_20_16-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric twice, following the marked line. Pin the hem in place. Sew to secure the hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb9c6535-bac0-4749-a738-c4ae48218930/2024-12-05+10_20_37-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut out the front bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5beb415b-5492-4a18-8f38-af5b5e441adf/2024-12-05+10_21_51-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Connect the two main pieces of the front bodice by the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3967b633-9569-4066-a9b6-e7455d67edd0/2024-12-05+10_22_15-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut a rectangular strip of fabric that's 6 centimeters wide and 22 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9e33e7e-2779-45d3-a752-1d0e3ec16214/2024-12-05+10_22_42-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Attach one end of this strip to the top edge of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34d7c518-39b8-46e6-9c2c-5a1f8f46f3e4/2024-12-05+10_23_21-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Fold the raw edge of the binding strip inward and sew it down to create a clean finish. Mark a line 1 centimeter below the folded edge of the binding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d0e53ce-58d6-4fc0-a1f4-1aad9815394b/2024-12-05+10_23_57-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric along this line and sew it down to complete the top line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c1f67cf-4516-4ea9-acd2-d72cb5244add/2024-12-05+10_24_06-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Make another seam over the first seam to secure the fabric in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/faf03775-c4da-4538-9a58-b595da5584ea/2024-12-05+10_24_39-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial To neaten the side seams of the bodice, fold the raw edge inward twice and sew the folded edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db4bc3d4-e6f1-47ca-a36f-98661adc55a4/2024-12-05+10_25_13-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Add a small pocket to the center of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e846c7a9-4ae0-4fab-b27d-88adb0f31e14/2024-12-05+10_25_20-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut out the pieces for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40b9ccab-8f11-4937-ae08-103f3c56e015/2024-12-05+10_25_49-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Connect the two main pieces of the back bodice by the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2abbe564-7261-4628-b397-ea8e57d1df6d/2024-12-05+10_26_11-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Use the waistband from the jeans to create the shoulder straps for our jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03531ff1-dbd0-4a14-b5bd-3bbaaa1e42e4/2024-12-05+10_27_08-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Similar to the front bodice, fold the raw edges of the side seams inward twice and sew them in place to create a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80f28b4f-02d8-4b3f-9cd3-cb557f0819aa/2024-12-05+10_33_41-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Attach one end of each strap to the top edge of the back bodice. Ensure that the angle between the two straps forms a 45-degree angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/391603b2-e45d-4cba-9035-830a695a2c51/2024-12-05+10_36_41-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial To conceal the raw ends of the shoulder straps, we'll use two pentagon-shaped fabric pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3ac2526-aae7-4ac6-8b16-77ef904dac48/2024-12-05+10_39_26-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial These pieces will be sewn over the ends of the straps, providing a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f33b27d-433b-4689-8918-cb9b19575a70/2024-12-05+10_45_55-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Pin the front bodice to the front pants, ensuring they align correctly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34eb4390-0c5e-4638-9fbb-f17b6a51d37a/2024-12-05+10_45_44-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Cut a rectangular strip of fabric that's 6 cm wide and 38 cm long (adjust the length to fit your waist). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e10ef410-fd00-4cb9-b4a1-2957dc034044/2024-12-05+10_46_24-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Pin one long edge of the waistband to the top edge of the bodice and pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc71b114-fba4-475e-8a12-5f7ccdf0db4a/2024-12-05+10_47_01-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Before sewing the waistband, attach a belt loop to the center front of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea8a3426-c185-4d47-9985-e04efdb439bd/2024-12-05+10_47_31-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Sew the waistband to the bodice and pants, ensuring a strong and secure connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f819330a-4017-43b8-b0dc-e0d0273f89dd/2024-12-05+10_48_05-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Fold the raw edge of the waistband inward and sew it down to create a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03225e47-2841-4283-8fd9-6b8e80dbe6dd/2024-12-05+10_48_59-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Sew the other ends of the belt loops in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c55607e-9752-4c94-9f3c-cab5c4de3ab9/2024-12-05+10_54_33-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Repeat the same process for the back bodice and back pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7ed73cc-61a2-4012-9fc4-008160796e25/2024-12-05+10_54_43-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Attach adjustable buckles to the ends of the shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92688d19-7da1-48fc-b9f0-de792abc856e/2024-12-05+10_55_35-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Stitch the ends of the straps to ensure the buckles stay in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00ff5a75-6f17-46b4-a367-996d2c76693c/2024-12-05+10_56_09-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Sew buttons to the sides of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc127473-a38e-4520-84cc-c2a6134f4646/2024-12-05+10_56_28-Media+Player.png Blog - Making a Denim patchwork jumpsuit from old jeans | Thrifted transformation idea | Sewing tutorial Add buttons and button holes to the button areas at the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1da8cef6-8435-4793-a8c2-a555d9e2e2af/Making+a+Denim+patchwork+jumpsuit+from+old+jeans+%7C+Thrifted+transformation+idea+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - 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Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa649971-10e1-4a5a-b7da-a7bf8bbf449f/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.43.20.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern A fleece blanket with the size is 150cm x 200cm Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca17f2f9-953c-4eba-a7b2-7b2eefa955b0/Making+a+Rainbow+Hoodie+from+a+fleece+blanket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60a32250-d1b9-4240-a927-fa360eb71f64/3.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1fe1800-55ea-4a66-8543-d9c2a06e7c3e/4.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fb1f114-5246-4b77-8499-ecbc0cf1bd1f/6.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb4b0835-c540-4af6-bc9d-6fdb44123901/7.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c01d1998-899b-4ad4-8315-5fa5372310d5/Making+a+Rainbow+Hoodie+from+a+fleece+blanket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96f1cc61-2c54-4c5c-af3a-408314097e7c/10.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec4215da-a38d-4509-8ec1-3d49886296d2/12.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4cc42a62-9866-457a-85c1-2e63f0e81b56/13.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d78e717-6fda-4275-9651-651e49166cf4/15.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eac4784a-3628-416c-88f6-b296f5a6b93c/16.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c75f05fa-cd2d-4ae4-afa3-82afcdd0634a/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.45.36.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern After cutting the front pocket, fold the open area line inside 1 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30eb8b8e-1cbf-4b76-aeb7-3924c60f7bee/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.45.44.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern then fold it again with a 2 cm width and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30608e3a-3010-44aa-81ed-667fb72c30cf/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.50.04.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Place the front pocket in the middle at the end of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc6d4f6a-0c20-46b2-a333-0f130ac4ba54/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.49.54.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Fold the top line and two side lines inside 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cba91f06-da97-420e-9e29-4403e4fd1238/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.49.23.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern And sew to finish the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbf18c62-a638-4b47-8a22-2831c1970fd0/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.52.38.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulders and side lines. Overlock the seams afterward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6e76b16-84a3-4137-b8e5-d904b72675da/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.52.31.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern At the end of the bodice, make a loose seam first and create gathering fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9efbaaf2-4aa4-4bcb-af8b-f48899cd3e4c/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.53.20.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern The final width of the gathered fabric will be 100 cm, which is hip size plus 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37da6130-c296-421f-9999-81c3bbe644ad/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.53.45.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Cut a long rectangle with a 10 cm width, which is twice the length of the desired waistband, and 102 cm width, which matches the end of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20048022-4e04-4f2f-8d8b-24e0ef84d661/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.53.52.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Connect the two lengthwise edges of the rectangle to create a circle of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7be88f06-880c-47b3-be2b-64e99655739d/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.54.42.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Fold the circle fabric in half to form a waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/500488a4-04bf-41a8-a92c-0ead36adb688/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.55.00.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Connect the waistband to the end of the bodice. Overlock the seam after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8eba6a14-9214-46ff-8484-bed1378c781d/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.56.15.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern For the sleeves, connect the two inside sleeve lines together after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3422fc07-e2f2-4b75-8902-d49e16cd2cc2/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.56.26.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Make a loose seam at the end of the sleeve first and create the gathered fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/319c2d01-4105-416c-ad97-b95f72c98eab/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.56.34.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern The final width of the gathered fabric will match the desired width at the sleeve's end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8124f711-d9c4-4607-a6ec-1b3059844e01/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.57.43.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Cut a rectangle with a 10 cm length, which is twice the length of the desired cuff plus 2 cm for seam allowance. The width will match the final sleeve end width plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc383c2f-8974-4d54-8dc0-38fb0c6258bc/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.58.02.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Connect the two lengthwise edges of the rectangle to create a circle of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78b3f81b-848f-460e-a21f-8ffd9aeec565/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.59.21.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Fold the circle fabric in half to form the cuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a580b235-301a-4ec8-b817-e25de05547fd/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+19.59.28.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Attach the cuff to the sleeve's end. Overlock the seam after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5cfc135a-977d-4f6c-8f79-c5df1822a6c7/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+20.00.01.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern The sleeves are now complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a47c1839-5b46-4ec3-b5e1-24979e64864d/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.01.40.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Attach the sleeves to the bodice at the sleeve line. Overlock the seam after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3ef5d9b-f65f-4d03-b232-baa9a809dba7/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+20.01.51.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern After cutting two pieces of the hood, connect them together at the back first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b125fdf-cde6-4aa9-ab1f-18b89ef73b63/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+20.02.12.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern Finish the front of the hood by folding the edge inside twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29e3a672-ef18-4b2f-a9c4-9a78482c26b5/Screenshot+2024-11-24+at+20.03.02.png Blog - Making a Rainbow Hoodie from a fleece blanket | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern The final step is attaching the hood to the bodice at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e403870-8407-422e-b90b-651cbfd3c058/Making+a+Rainbow+Hoodie+from+a+fleece+blanket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern Blog - 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DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, make a few small cuts to improve the curve when turning it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9233f825-8ee2-40d5-9c65-35ec18e5f27b/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.37.19.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the under-armpit line of the main fabric and the lining fabric separately. Make sure the right sides faced each other, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3049e0e3-e248-4414-bc0f-82c66ffadb76/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.38.24.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Turn the sleeve inside out to the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53bde31e-d4fb-47c8-9390-aba9057baa57/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.38.45.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the ending line of the sleeve's main fabric and lining fabric together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c81674b-c93c-4b18-8008-e2a248b14c78/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.39.25.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Do the same for the top line of the sleeve to keep them secure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaa7e769-10a6-436f-b5a3-b3d4a4e74f35/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.39.00.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial At the sleeve's end, made a loose seam first and created gathered fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6e94f3a-1b4f-47e9-b668-3936c0b0795e/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.40.20.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric is 22 cm, matching the arm's width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3558e4a1-7475-4b27-b861-a346178cbf40/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.41.13.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle fabric 10 cm long (twice the bow tie area length from the pattern plus 2 cm seam allowance) and 66 cm wide (three times the arm's width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0a6940b-325e-4175-82c7-308c97bfc049/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.42.21.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the middle of one width line of the rectangle to the sleeve's end and sew. Make sure the inside face of the rectangle align with the right side of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5df2c1fd-f50c-4c16-934f-43f5337f5b96/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.43.00.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Fold the rest of the rectangle together to form the bow tie area, sewing a curved line at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdd3cb0d-ac8d-467f-874e-1a467c4874aa/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.43.16.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Trim excess fabric before turning it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a0af458-961e-4541-862c-f840e417aa82/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.45.39.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial At the rectangle's rest, fold the fabric end inside about 1 cm, then fold it over the first seam and made a second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5d6506a-7d59-4f85-9be1-ca9bef890675/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.56.48.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial At the sleeve's top, made a loose seam, creating gathered fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7de24bf9-9b31-4659-afd9-86f153b142cc/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.57.13.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the final sleeve width matched the sleeve line at the bodice to connect them later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0015f0d-1a68-44ca-9bae-a625a58e42a9/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.58.14.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial For the bodice, make a loose seam at the shoulder line of the front bodice and create gathered fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37c2cf19-b66a-486e-8f9d-f28be74106e0/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.58.20.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial The final gathered fabric width matched the shoulder line of the back bodice to connect them later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44f4e5d3-a57d-4db9-a23b-1f9c94f8e7d0/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.58.34.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the sideline of the front and back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/550b18fe-1949-44da-a881-dc133f9a8c2e/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+21.59.22.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial And repeat for the main bodice lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3895304-170e-49cf-b498-470f4b2ad2d5/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.01.10.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the sleeves to the main bodice first, then the lining part of the main bodice to the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a47c1839-5b46-4ec3-b5e1-24979e64864d/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.01.40.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the sleeve remain in the middle of the two bodice parts and make a second seam over the first. After sewing, make small cuts along the sleeve's curve line before turning it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f821aeac-5894-41cc-848a-3f46ff9eec5b/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.01.50.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, make small cuts along the sleeve's curve line before turning it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a17dd8f-972f-4f61-9d4c-1465c9e493e2/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.02.56.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the two bodice parts at the neckline. Make sure the right sides faced each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8702b9bb-d44f-42f1-ba54-4846cefabfea/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.05.35.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial After turning them to hide the seam inside, sew the ending lines of the main fabric and lining fabric together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f171e973-38e6-4f2a-87dd-cf683f176763/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.06.43.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Make two loose seams at the top part's end, creating gathered fabric. Make sure the gathered fabric centered at the bust and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d79546b-ab25-4647-b4e5-4f61c2fa3bd6/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.06.50.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the top part matched the under-bust size plus 4 cm for the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ab657e3-c634-47c5-a865-0989f1611650/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.10.47.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial For the waistband, connect two front waistband pieces to the back waistband at both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e20159ec-1ffa-4c61-817c-b702282fad0f/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.10.54.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Repeat the same for the waistband lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e10bef0b-4292-4fa9-9848-bd5819b6bb61/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.13.13.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the waistband's top line to the top part's end first, then connect the lining fabric of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/980bd338-de7b-44b1-99fe-d685b69f77ea/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.13.26.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the top part of the dress stay in the middle of the two waistband layers, with a second seam over the first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38a8c4cd-6e54-4aa6-bdda-0ed2436f29ac/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.15.24.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial For the skirt, mark 8 cm down from the top of the skirt on two sidelines to position the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38dc5c84-3425-4ed9-90e1-158209671799/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.15.39.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Add the pockets and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e89fba1c-6f80-4f1e-aa55-e43c4e63a27c/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.16.06.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Repeat the process for the front of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c13fb02-b990-47a3-a132-db447dc0ec6c/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.16.44.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the front and back pieces at the sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33e0302a-3bf7-4045-85a1-e5629418a8a6/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.17.24.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial To create pocket depth, mark 13.5 cm from the pocket's top for the hand opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79498d97-e97e-42ae-8558-3bf7085061e5/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.17.33.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial And sew the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b19a2ed7-a6c5-4b29-8d39-18738762a31a/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.18.51.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial At the skirt's end, fold the fabric inside twice, each time by 1 cm, and sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f22c6d8-47a0-475a-8985-2959618b2878/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.20.01.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial At the skirt's top, make a loose seam, creating gathered fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d94144fa-15dd-4d56-b802-010d2f4137e3/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.20.08.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the gathered fabric width matched the top part's end width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/731eb273-c43c-436b-bcb1-9e5f206728e7/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.20.15.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Leave 4 cm ungathered at the front for the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aff2b2e7-ff1a-400a-8fb1-4fdb078542aa/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.22.28.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial For the lining, finish the skirt's end by folding the fabric inside twice by 0.5 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fb7c952-530d-4c78-9873-9b2e1e5842fe/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.23.32.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Connect the dress's top and bottom separately for the main fabric and lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1f6ed9e-a0ac-44cc-a4b9-3967152dc139/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.23.49.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the middle line of the front skirt's main fabric and lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09d6c9a6-1a7c-405d-9419-665d7e6d448a/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.24.24.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial To secure the waistbands together and hide the fabric ends inside, an understitching seam can be added at the front waistband's end, though leaving them free is also an option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53a3ffda-f4b8-442f-a843-a65af9c7713c/Screenshot+2024-11-20+at+22.24.47.png Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial Finally, added buttons and created buttonholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a888b9fe-ce5a-4b9d-8767-eeb9587672a9/DIY+Spring+Cottagecore+dress+%28Bustier+dress+with+puff+sleeve+and+button+front%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731669223768-OE1F8HLMUS75OTJQBRAQ/326911777_5960638820695160_4512409575194151318_n.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731669224962-3E893IF1T1SBQC5Y6XRG/327311855_168323575792657_346810459139618346_n.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731669223783-F0SLXGO2ZKC0493BCDLQ/327151179_2406310142868291_8890550335928784234_n.jpg Blog - DIY Spring Cottagecore dress (Bustier dress with puff sleeve and button front) | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-mini-skirt-with-inside-shorts-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-with-pattern-making-process monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/914bca6d-9a99-4315-b8ca-840335c2a36e/DIY+Mini+skirt+with+inside+shorts+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%28with+pattern+making+process%29 Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d336358-25d8-4e84-8c20-091d618a31db/DIY+Mini+skirt+with+inside+shorts+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%28with+pattern+making+process%29 Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e0e99e7-d4e5-4638-b804-ac139efaa281/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.52.41.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) 1m of khaki fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99489bbf-eda7-4b0e-b1d5-b2fcc2163441/2.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ad5864f-a267-4fb9-bebc-77a62c1027b7/3.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2da08158-704a-4c62-9bf7-fd32b31190f6/4.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out The front skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2b85825-a3fa-474c-9628-50a552335d24/6.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ada60fcf-84f1-4931-92a1-f7190252610a/7.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out The back skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d1cc211-5119-4d85-a1e2-5da39876ff2e/9.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/570d62cb-03ca-488c-bfad-26419a06c94b/10.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out The front shorts pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0596ce11-709a-4c55-8012-8a54bb04ef80/12.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b7f8ee1-772e-4de0-a0cc-19cc86cf72d8/13.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) - Make it stand out The back shorts pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/490905d8-a2d3-4335-8e11-151ec32bc2e1/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.53.39.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) After cutting the front and back pieces of the skirt, copy the darts and finish them. After sewing, use an iron to make the darts neater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39b4e5f6-7f0e-44f9-a153-b0224cdd8f6f/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.54.49.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Connect the front and back pieces of the skirt together at the two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8e74ee7-1cc4-4eb5-99a8-48e2b44e600a/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.54.58.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Choose one sideline to be the zipper side and mark 25 cm from the top of that sideline. This is the length of the zipper to be used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88c2358e-7952-42a5-905d-f45bfff1a0c4/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.55.22.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Sew the rest of the chosen sideline and the other sideline together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c62d9fbb-7a8a-43d2-a647-6272faed3422/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.57.41.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) At the ending line, draw a line 6 cm above it. This is twice the seam allowance added when making the pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/351b5bfe-33c9-4ee0-b9df-e3da7b3bbba7/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.58.02.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Fold the fabric end to this line and sew to finish the skirt's hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d2bab4b-0831-4653-b0ae-2682b508c1e5/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.58.42.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Add the 25 cm invisible zipper at the marked position and sew with a zipper foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4204ca8e-4f71-4e6a-bf0f-bb6eff9b3b1a/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+02.59.12.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Sew the remaining sideline below the zipper to finish the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64e30724-e960-4d41-851d-20f4fd4dd2ae/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.00.10.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Copy the darts to the front and back of the shorts after cutting, then sew and finish them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9dfb0fb-c936-437a-b3ac-f42e13867ca3/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.00.36.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Connect the front and back pieces of the shorts together at the sidelines and inside leg lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a2bee70-d1f3-4507-be19-028d9dd43f93/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.00.59.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Before sewing, mark the position for the zipper on one sideline, ensuring the zipper side matches the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90c19d77-b302-4a7d-bfcc-fbc2ab6f46ca/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.01.47.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Sew the remaining seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81285900-60a3-439e-8012-f9d37867baf5/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.02.49.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Connect the crotch line of the shorts by sewing the pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b41a6656-4aea-45eb-9b04-f2a3267c64ed/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.03.07.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) At the end of the shorts, draw a line 6 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa8f8dbf-cc2b-4cd4-a62a-a7e921fd84cc/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.03.28.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Then fold the fabric to this line, and sew to finish the hem of the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6e326f9-d979-4560-a6e0-42cabc03389c/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.05.21.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Now, connect the shorts to the skirt at the waistline, ensuring the zipper areas align. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fec0ae33-6151-46c2-a4c7-5d05f33dfe5b/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.06.11.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) After sewing, connect the zipper area of the shorts to the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66b523a3-31c5-4211-bf32-81701daad548/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.06.36.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) And finish the sideline of the shorts under the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48a8a83e-e9d9-458c-8aef-e2bf904a67ef/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.07.51.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Make a small cut at the top of the zipper before turning the shorts inside the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fe4881d-789a-4268-9cdf-d65d48f0cf4a/Screenshot+2024-11-16+at+03.07.18.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) Make an understitching seam to secure the fabric on one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731667293725-2Z21V1K6TI2PNSYGZB89/332379534_723885545908012_8481162846610318100_n.jpg Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731667293455-E3C0692GL0N3ZEKJQIUS/332199398_171917492254529_8835823396585482119_n.jpg Blog - DIY Mini skirt with inside shorts | Step by step sewing tutorial (with pattern making process) https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-milkmaid-dress-sleeveless-midi-version-puff-sleeve-version-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee4d3de0-c2d0-4c68-a1a4-ae84c8a11bfe/DIY+MILKMAID+DRESS+%28Sleeveless+midi+version+%26+Puff+sleeve+version%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eba492b-c1c6-4f4e-a948-10866ade3acf/Jess+Dang+DIY+%281%29.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Stretchy fabrics Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d3ebc24-b835-4e86-bece-5f395b6d96ec/2.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc47bbc0-37bb-462c-9fb1-13456384841e/3.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60fa29f1-745c-4ba6-87a6-8b1b1f529670/4.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21362f24-4a2a-4f4b-865b-07f5de1ebb3b/5.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c156f926-e07f-4aee-a733-34de196480a3/6.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3237bb00-42be-4299-9a3d-62129a9a7f11/7.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6d2d56b-f3ac-4d3d-bff0-3916646a8d62/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.32.38.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the body pattern to the fabric and trace along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3ef1900-46eb-4040-9376-63105030e1aa/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.33.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial On the first straight line, which is the underbust line, draw a line 1 cm below it for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec54e3a-b10b-4865-82f8-ccc7ccce512b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.34.29.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the pattern at that line to create the front pattern of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/526c7455-1fd3-4b9f-bacb-e139100b226d/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.35.51.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, there will be both the front and back parts of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f21a142-297a-4191-a770-a7e76aebc07f/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.36.23.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Use the same way with the body pattern to make the bust area pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f908323d-7db9-4bff-b580-7f138a3914c9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.37.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial After preparing two pieces for the bust area pattern, connect them together on one side, around 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcbefe7f-706e-4aa3-9bed-eb0b468eec9a/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.39.18.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Leave the rest as the open area of the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc5de31d-e05d-4319-a184-eea3920b96c9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.52.29.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the bust area, draw a horizontal line 3 cm below the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c91a461-b524-4326-ad9d-e453f170ad05/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.52.54.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the top of the fabric down to this line and sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73d52b95-98e5-4e33-986a-c219d418bc51/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.53.54.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with a width of 3.5 cm and a length of around 50 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e05d1fdb-fb98-440c-9a20-9dd9e2455461/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.54.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold in the edges first, then fold again and sew to secure, creating a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/619dd942-245e-484f-a21e-39ef88af77e9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.27.13.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, cut the tie in half to create two separate ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b1b0107-08c5-4e2d-95fc-251ea604f91b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.32.45.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then put them into two fabric holes at the top of the bust area part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80f5bf4a-24a7-45d1-bde2-fedd9124e485/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.33.58.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the bottom of the bust area, make a loose seam to create gathering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1d6d6e5-662d-40f9-9cce-4e3b48df9167/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.34.09.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of this part is 35 cm (half the underbust measurement) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48a1e034-e097-401c-9bb0-fa447025016b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.36.21.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect it to the top of the front body part, aligning it evenly on both sides. This completes the front part of the dress after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7db3f7c7-f62c-4a49-8c85-6be03711e5a6/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.37.46.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the front and back of the dress together at the sideline, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/944d7dfe-7955-4267-a7f7-0680d8eb75ce/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.38.36.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the hem of the dress, fold the edge inward twice and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed2a36de-91a8-43b4-912e-3e5348cdfc19/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.38.51.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with a width of 4 cm and a length of around 100 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b67635b8-4026-4b19-8526-f53d91fc1859/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.39.59.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the center of this rectangle to the center back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6bb91631-8b02-4e6e-b286-755ad8596a43/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.40.13.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/476d040c-7e93-4aca-8c55-901fd7b72a58/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.41.32.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inward twice with 0.5 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccd8193e-a85d-4310-80b1-5ec2bdb72434/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.42.14.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the back, mark 7 cm in from both ends; these marks will be the tie positions from the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1f0f5ba-4cfa-4737-9404-e398594fdc83/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.42.49.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the length of the tie from the front to these marks is sufficient to hold the dress when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4aa63d0-578f-47c5-a8bc-bea47fd244ea/DIY+MILKMAID+DRESS+%28Sleeveless+midi+version+%26+Puff+sleeve+version%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2362892-7c93-4684-b64e-341ed66d9ba5/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.49.47.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial To make the front body part of the dress, use the current body pattern, folding the end of the pattern to make it shorter for a length above the knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b442ee6b-3e8a-49f5-a62f-29131835eafe/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.57.25.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the top of the body pattern at the underbust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa4227a2-f913-477a-9410-4e8df874e7f3/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.56.06.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial After tracing along, this completes the front body part of the dress. Follow the same method as for the sleeveless midi dress to make the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7e393a6-3423-4304-94fc-ef79a0433400/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.05.02.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial For the back part, use the bust area pattern, applying it to the top of the body pattern at the underbust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79c3e174-9580-4446-a1af-c2a2f97fcf17/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.09.31.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, draw a horizontal line 3 cm below the top of the back body part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c3ace77-b2e7-4fe7-8c47-1ae76763bc88/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.10.18.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric edge to this line and sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1be7179f-9b43-4165-99aa-c4778336fbf9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.10.37.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Use a 1 cm wide elastic band, around 30 cm long https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a2a46ea-b427-4634-95b4-9b441b9dcff7/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.10.54.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial And insert it through the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27e1ca33-8ea4-4072-8f3f-95c0bcd06eb8/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.11.33.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the elastic ends to the channel's ends to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/649c3e7b-aa0e-4cca-95aa-81a48cd6638f/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.11.50.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the front and back of the dress at the sides, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a40d3d4-2397-4c80-9381-466557a1e287/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.12.08.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the dress hem by folding the edge twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/361eee92-ea4b-4498-8711-21824325bed5/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.14.29.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial To make puff sleeves, cut a rectangle measuring 30 cm in length (sleeve length) and 60 cm in width (twice the sleeve width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/660eb37e-da59-45d9-9a3e-22a048d3a7a5/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.14.54.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half along the width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddd47d5c-4bb5-4058-92ee-a8fcbadab8b3/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.34.41.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the center of the fold, use the bust area pattern to trace the underarm line for the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1cc7372-18a3-43b4-a3f5-c79bc4257d31/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.36.36.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Draw a curve from the underarm line to the top of the sleeve, creating the shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc63e465-9dd7-47b9-9a60-85fb8e3b3249/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.37.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, connect the two under-sleeve edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51d4867e-be03-4bf0-b219-32d4a9ecb227/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.38.09.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial On the shoulder line, draw a line 3 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12fcb25a-fe1e-4739-8f3b-b0d256342ce2/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.44.16.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the fabric edge to this line, creating a hole. Fold the fabric edge twice at 0.5 cm each and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f268ca10-b84e-4ee1-ade9-31035272691f/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.45.21.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric edge twice at 0.5 cm each and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d1b65b2-3eaf-45d7-99b7-730792e13141/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.46.17.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Next, draw a horizontal line 4 cm from the sleeve's edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b7c43f7-3f3f-433f-821c-0aacbdbb4fc9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.47.02.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Sew a 24 cm elastic band along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ca666a5-0414-46b6-81d5-695eadca4920/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.47.30.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve's shoulder area, use a 1 cm wide elastic band, about 28 cm in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93408bba-5125-41dd-b531-b541dda92205/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.47.41.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Then insert it through the hole and secure the ends to the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ecb55132-ca6a-4596-bf9d-94cb520cd097/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of this section is 13 cm, which measures from shoulder to upper bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a913f28e-a1d0-4362-90f0-eae0e2a0216e/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.50.50.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial The final step is attaching the sleeves to the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bed848a6-a348-4887-b09e-c1944591670f/DIY+MILKMAID+DRESS+%28Sleeveless+midi+version+%26+Puff+sleeve+version%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Puff sleeve version) https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-summer-blouse/dress-super-easy-and-beginner-friendly-sewing-project-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75f9c7bd-be5a-4795-a953-0c48fd9d2ea0/DIY+Summer+blouse%2Fdress+%7C+Super+easy+and+beginner+friendly+sewing+project+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d77b0cfb-a54c-4826-b7f5-9c0b4abf857a/Jess+Dang+DIY+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Cotton or linen fabric: 1.5m for the blouse and 3m for the dress Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9863c12a-5994-4e55-a49f-563d34c26030/6.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61ea6d31-2906-42c5-8c6c-ca37c55b04a3/7.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc88cff1-40d8-4244-81ba-baf47a26f75e/8.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1db07e9-2c74-42aa-9e92-8e6027756a2d/9.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/327edc02-3986-4b35-aef1-0ce90cb5277c/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2b02a0b-9fe5-4c14-b2d1-4791beae045f/Pattern+%282%29+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f060da5-9fe7-4237-9be8-ad1fd6fe2199/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.00.46.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Begin with the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd6c9353-36c9-4acd-bf24-c364423d4334/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.07.42.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Connect two pieces at the sideline and sewing them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdf5a5d2-76a5-4a98-a158-c3a47a335b6e/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.11.38.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Moving to the top part of the blouse, make two loose seams at the top of the bottom piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0955279-b1a9-4a7d-b935-0ed87835d5f0/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.12.00.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4216b8fa-ea06-488a-b94d-383f9aba3bf0/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.12.09.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the end of the upper piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5462ce2d-fbcc-4343-8a8b-c306c3c766f4/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.17.45.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9d6b919-7610-41ad-8f45-84e0190c3411/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.21.04.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Create another piece like this for the top part of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f67e3eca-36a2-4a76-a93e-2f0ee1db1b86/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.21.12.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then connect them together at the sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a809923-bbd1-4dc4-833b-15c0b351b389/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.42.09.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial For the bottom part of the blouse, connect the two pieces at the sideline to form a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4ab12ec-1097-45c1-882b-e2ab3e7816bb/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.42.31.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Do the same for the top ruffle part to create a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c21f0a3b-d9a3-4e0f-ae78-dbc4a33cb4a6/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.44.57.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Finish one side of the circle fabric by folding the edge twice at 0.5 cm each and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fccac1b-283a-4a4b-ba70-103ea62d06f4/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.46.55.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then, connect the other side of the ruffle part to the top of the bottom part of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d441c874-5e50-4b25-8bef-505767d69c88/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+01.47.02.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Make two loose seams first to create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bee1b261-0108-4b69-ac85-358d2ce76112/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.07.26.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe585db7-f081-42bd-8890-e9b07353bc31/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.09.26.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c95098d-2fb7-45e3-ac36-4d589328fef6/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.16.07.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial For the ruffle hem, connect the rectangle pieces to create a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4b552a2-5eb6-4a02-8cc9-9b8c7b1cfd5a/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.16.36.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then finish one side by folding the edge twice at 0.5 cm each and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb52125d-7154-420f-a1a9-48568fd0a98e/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.30.18.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial At the other side, make two loose seams to create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54c4bca2-e734-465b-bf02-db10b6def220/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.30.28.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the width of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/960354b1-6615-4d6f-988c-14c2ee044917/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.31.56.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f491ebb0-8baa-4b91-9496-950f748d04d1/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.33.30.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial To make the shoulder straps, cut a long rectangle with a 10 cm width (twice the width of the shoulder straps plus 2 cm seam allowance) and 80 cm length (the desired shoulder strap length). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/603a5be8-dd81-4315-9d7f-7cb66fef4203/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.33.40.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Connect the two lengthwise edges and one width edge of the rectangle to form the shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d952f6f3-0f6f-41fa-bfe6-5050886e2a4b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.34.52.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then upside out and iron to smooth them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31565641-40f7-45e6-b2a8-2be5a08e77b6/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.35.13.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Make four pieces like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ae874aa-ede4-4e8f-8987-dfbad2ccff49/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.37.28.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Attach the lining part to the top of the blouse with pins, ensuring the right sides of the fabric face each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9f15e2c-991c-407c-8e3e-4635899172fc/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.37.55.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Add the shoulder straps on both sides of the top of the blouse, placing them between the blouse and the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6de7adfb-e767-4ea7-a7aa-5c3fd31f25f0/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.38.30.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Sew everything together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5eb7dae-6e2b-4525-a354-ec9da11970e3/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.39.24.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After turning the lining part inside, make an understitching seam at the top of the lining part to keep it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8e0198a-deef-433d-80dc-1e206f0306a7/DIY+Summer+blouse%2Fdress+%7C+Super+easy+and+beginner+friendly+sewing+project+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Summer blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731006420641-W71DQOGS2RA974RF73Y4/356619538_1248593246541137_4663382211607502138_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731006419906-HKF7QH7B7M1VWWRNTYRC/356440759_2013262732365082_7969017304691113458_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731006419236-YQ182NTZMJUU19RR3KM8/356610560_201922936161411_5334749625267305595_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731006417887-TZJQYKMVVFPI3OW37629/356424159_1960634440939063_1628252643369577210_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1731006418337-W5IAJ4Q370SIH9FJO7U8/356796521_659443138938149_2399933469791684650_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6279fbf8-fe5a-46c0-8578-62321b83233f/14.png Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1529bc7c-9a0e-4105-ae13-f0db66956beb/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.41.00.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial At the end of the blouse, instead of the ruffle hem, add an extra tier by following the same method used for the bottom part of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e02281e4-5b7c-42f0-b6dc-f6e4da8fd104/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+02.41.15.jpg Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then, connect this tier to the blouse to create the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41185581-6ed5-4a07-8339-d6973adbdf6d/DIY+Summer+blouse%2Fdress+%7C+Super+easy+and+beginner+friendly+sewing+project+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer blouse/dress | Super easy and beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Summer dress https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-my-new-favorite-spring-dress-balloon/bishop-sleeve-dress-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/941c2c1a-df7e-44f0-bbee-ea01fcf6ca04/Making+my+new+favorite+spring+dress+%7C+Balloon%2FBishop+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51939602-b8e1-46e5-8d5c-f0ad6ed966d3/Making+my+new+favorite+spring+dress+%7C+Balloon%2FBishop+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8e7ccdf-50fe-4cd5-8a2b-116026765684/Making+my+new+favorite+spring+dress+%7C+Balloon%2FBishop+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2bbce8a-3bc0-42e5-bcd7-d9186b89d89b/7.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0819b05f-8674-487d-9381-661ae9ca0ab3/8.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77007507-2114-4e76-a788-c9e4d34b24a5/10.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/766e6736-409d-472a-862c-7e37a688b088/11.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf99d5d7-5c6d-4f99-b8f1-6b9dc5c4159e/13.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3f1ec3d-da67-4854-b8ae-c8b656069eea/14.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The inside sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9241b5d1-0128-48ff-b177-6067bcadb422/16.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/548ebf37-6073-44c6-b34c-6ca41aec5e90/18.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb7b0a16-0faa-4c69-b824-4078250dc4ca/19.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/627cf5c7-23dc-411c-b959-0be3b10e5cbe/2024-11-18+20_35_16-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Start by cutting out the two front bodice pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b9adeec-1d06-4c66-86d3-0fd7eaf44b83/2024-11-18+20_35_51-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the two front bodice pieces together along the center line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4645bf54-b08e-41f1-8e67-05d4132ebc55/2024-11-18+20_36_10-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut out the two back bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2beb1acd-1d21-4cd1-a5f5-40b46761b36f/2024-11-18+20_36_39-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Similarly, sew the two back bodice pieces together along the center line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51e1c342-828b-4402-8eff-74993f836b42/2024-11-18+20_37_44-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, sew the front and back bodices together at the shoulders and side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/070625e4-e28f-4f01-a3de-0305fd820f7f/2024-11-18+20_38_17-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long strip of fabric, about 4 cm wide. This will be used to finish the neckline. Fold the fabric strip in half lengthwise and press it flat with an iron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be6db392-65ba-43c6-9050-39bee31b0c0c/2024-11-18+20_39_05-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Pin the folded edge of the binding to the neckline, starting at one end. At the V-neck point, join the two ends of the binding together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eda7ff1-bc06-4c1c-b056-942741290528/2024-11-18+20_39_20-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, continue sewing the binding to the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6f9d410-d91f-468e-a342-d95b56217a0f/2024-11-18+20_39_41-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut the excess fabric at the end of the binding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00bd38dd-c2d4-4a7c-aa85-dac5dc3f9ee7/2024-11-18+20_39_59-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Create an understitching seam to gather the fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7fc1c96-8e08-49af-90b9-46b09549b06d/2024-11-18+20_40_58-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the other side of the binding to the inside and sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77588b63-ebf9-4f3a-b04d-1eb470ae8e2d/2024-11-18+20_42_46-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end of the dress fabric inward twice, about 0.5 cm each time. Sew the folded hem in place to create a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28136dea-a8d0-42d9-9b73-aac3f059e963/2024-11-18+20_43_22-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut out the outside sleeve piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/607b810c-7cf5-4e1f-8735-887ed3552c8d/2024-11-18+20_43_35-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew a loose seam at the end of the outside sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0246fbbe-c2e0-4fe9-817a-c1459cc079f2/2024-11-18+20_44_20-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Create a gathering fabric from the loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c311c258-bdab-4883-8592-d404f45b64e1/2024-11-18+20_44_34-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of this fabric should match the width of the inside sleeve's end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ff3fc56-4057-4794-9844-8f0948e880b2/2024-11-18+20_44_56-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut out the inside sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef2c7a99-de9e-45c3-8db4-f608cddd172c/2024-11-18+20_45_25-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the gathering fabric to the end of the inside sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf5aab41-3527-4b8a-88bf-4d11047b50c7/2024-11-18+20_46_06-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the underarm seam of the inside sleeve and the outside sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ed5e29c-1bdd-4935-acd5-9e53832bc3ff/2024-11-18+20_47_31-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert the inside sleeve into the outside sleeve and sew the top seams together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/920e6869-6c28-4021-8345-1a0c002b3e70/2024-11-18+20_47_50-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Repeat these steps for the second sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2acb5e80-8f81-4429-a777-845e54cd6fec/2024-11-18+20_48_36-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Align the sleeve seams with the armhole seams on the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e60d01f6-294c-4386-91c7-83d5e153eda5/2024-11-18+20_48_42-Media+Player.png Blog - Making my new favorite spring dress | Balloon/Bishop sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the sleeves to the bodice. 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DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f826190a-b34d-4f1c-9257-e7a1ac73fa53/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial 3m of silk cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/216abc60-02fe-4919-aa52-c7bcef96e6c9/DIY+2+pieces+matching+set+%28elastic+waistband+tier+skirt+%26+balloon+sleeve+wrap+top%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/949573c6-2894-4d68-a956-0370e1bdd38e/3.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ebd32fd-149d-4e4c-a7b0-2421f8a3eb8a/5.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9772a2c3-9c72-4b91-bbfc-ad3080161405/7.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9beaa61c-b6f7-43e1-94c7-7cac94a444d2/8.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7d630e4-ab30-4178-9083-21aa0b0b5ba6/10.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1090199-61e5-42c0-b729-38727b1b0408/14.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55f12aa3-9b56-45fa-b68f-fd383fbc5156/15.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d267dde-d70e-4705-88ff-45b4b27942d3/17.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22b6bb61-401b-4262-99c6-164ea5115b99/19.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5505d6bd-e951-4ac1-a9ec-44eed906a704/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.07.37.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Cut the front and back bodice pieces first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6732c45-db3c-4b71-9eca-6c687988dafe/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.08.17.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial After that, copy the dart to the fabric and sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07e3bab2-a099-499d-b77a-697a7b7f9071/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.16.32.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulder and two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4daf6554-1341-4b56-bac0-5eb90ee020cc/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.17.06.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Do the same for the lining fabric part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d1aa68d-8aaa-45ba-b4b2-9d70ef482cc6/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.18.05.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial For the sleeve, make two loose seams at the end of the outside sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6aa48e44-0c41-4d75-ba1b-cb21ab0f8c39/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.18.18.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Then create the gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04260136-e9b2-4742-8630-a5f494c1f6e7/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.19.00.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric should match the width of the inside sleeve for connecting later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ed474f5-1437-4359-afd1-4b2df16387ac/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.19.43.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Before that, also make two loose seams at the top of the outside sleeve, then create gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7c2ccd4-5d29-4c56-ad9b-6e1003d656fc/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.21.15.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the sleeve line after gathering should match the inside sleeve for connecting later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f47d1fc-ca47-453b-a2a5-3ac5b3b2dc22/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.21.40.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial After connecting the ends of the inside and outside sleeves together, connect the underarm seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e7ca3cb-e61c-4d30-9a6a-befc1ef2255e/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.22.35.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the outside sleeve over the inside one to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51805567-007b-45cd-9d95-39e9340721bd/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.25.08.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Now, connect the sleeve to the bodice at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e305bdd-e56e-4642-b278-439080074229/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.25.33.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Remember to connect them separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27473c7a-0bd4-4689-b11a-5f771d73e8de/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.27.22.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial After that, connect the two sleeve lines to keep them from shifting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17a0f877-06a1-4059-998e-c6d933daea90/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.29.00.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Next, fold both bodice sides to the wrong side of the fabric to connect and sew the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e1e79af-eae3-4999-bde5-92ab7164b304/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.29.47.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial After turning the bodice inside out, connect the bottom edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3807dea8-37e2-4846-aa1f-64a9bd0b8be9/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.30.33.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Cut a long fabric strip 12 cm wide (= 2 x the width of the waistband + 2 cm seam allowance) and 198 cm long (= 3 x the waist size). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96a93559-8e0c-4829-88e5-12c591e1ca93/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.32.06.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Connect the middle of the strip to the middle of the back bodice at one seam, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fda9a96-012f-4efd-a973-b7f3af88c404/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.39.57.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Afterward, connect the two ends of the strip at the extra part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81be2a6d-0b04-4e27-88af-07f5c9e0b95f/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.40.32.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Then turn them inside out to create the tie at both sides of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0ffd469-668a-464e-8ad2-bab710f44c25/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.42.06.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial To finish the waistband, fold the fabric ends inward by 1 cm, then fold again to the first seam and make a second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b551b98-f59c-4fbe-8bd7-a0945587a63c/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.43.15.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial On the first tier, mark 12 cm on both side seams. This will be the position for the side pockets later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84fee42a-b864-4e55-bd0a-f22350f1c2b5/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.43.29.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2e28ad2-92e1-4132-975e-1472eda042c2/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.45.22.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Do the same for the other first-tier piece, then connect the two at the sideline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8675e04-337a-4112-8a44-ed28a9294e85/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.45.59.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial At the top of the first tier, draw a horizontal line 7.5 cm below it (twice the width of the elastic band plus 1.5 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/295c2e5b-060f-437e-b057-9f23e77caffe/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.46.54.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Leave a small unsewn space for the elastic band to pass through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1deb6d5-5bc6-4b2c-b2fa-f9489eed5ba2/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.47.35.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Cut a 66 cm elastic band (the waist size) to go through the fabric hole and create the waistband for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea386724-df14-47bc-9b9e-6ade09abc98a/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.48.36.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Sew the two ends of the elastic band together and close the unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef6f3247-f106-4f50-a3bf-5541f4a491c9/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.49.53.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial For the second tier, connect the two pieces at the side seams and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68ce5d85-9989-43dc-922a-b5d8d94976f0/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.50.17.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial At the bottom of the second tier (the skirt's hem), finish by folding the fabric inward twice by 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a249cd0e-302c-4216-9a94-4284b3c51515/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.51.39.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial At the top of the second tier, make two loose seams, then gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87142d48-3d4e-42dd-ac93-399b2d40cf3e/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.51.46.png Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric should match the first tier's width for connecting later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1da8043-fd2d-4e98-9b06-374b392b1894/Screenshot+2024-10-30+at+23.52.03.jpg Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial Connect the two tiers together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9665ae0f-f497-4f64-84eb-7224a6d01862/DIY+2+pieces+matching+set+%28elastic+waistband+tier+skirt+%26+balloon+sleeve+wrap+top%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY 2 pieces matching set (elastic waistband tier skirt & balloon sleeve wrap top) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1729796584067-FNTOHPBHJDDM8TPAWSK0/341914802_775553144092901_5609026174573877822_n.jpg Blog - 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I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making 2m of silk cream denim fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c38b54e0-47c1-421c-b133-912b75eef017/I+made+my+first+pair+of+jeans+%28High+waisted+straight+leg+jeans%29+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9eaf7c2-aba9-46a3-9ea7-87981826292c/3.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/573d90bc-a063-4ef3-9670-bcbdf4a3a107/5.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd155bb3-aa22-4844-acdc-8919c2591b9f/7.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The inside pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be2b0110-4cfc-4672-a91a-dc78a9740dda/I+made+my+first+pair+of+jeans+%28High+waisted+straight+leg+jeans%29+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0904bda-596f-44f2-a2b8-e6dc7af28056/9.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6fece22-2f8b-4d30-9ae6-9fba071f2382/11.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db9f3b19-1784-4b3c-8f96-5d71ed218c46/12.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f880f2e-cc08-4f45-8b4d-fc83fc70955e/I+made+my+first+pair+of+jeans+%28High+waisted+straight+leg+jeans%29+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7c40a44-6085-465c-95a3-59e0a6e53d7f/16.jpg Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f928054-ae82-47a6-9617-21c6543d1aaa/I+made+my+first+pair+of+jeans+%28High+waisted+straight+leg+jeans%29+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec63617e-9945-42d2-ba2b-d15875030d66/I+made+my+first+pair+of+jeans+%28High+waisted+straight+leg+jeans%29+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daab81a3-fdff-47c3-8186-711094fe4243/2024-10-22+01_32_16-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the outer piece of the front pocket to the curved line of the front jeans. Stitch securely along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a06f2d2e-44e1-4ee7-ae50-117ccf2296be/2024-10-22+01_33_19-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Make a few small cuts along the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ad05322-1d42-4599-b57f-def550647044/2024-10-22+01_33_44-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Turn the outer pocket inside the front jeans and stitch the second seam to secure the pocket in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9097b21-0a58-4006-9517-5bc65dc9150a/2024-10-22+01_35_13-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the inside piece of the pocket to the outside piece. Stitch along the top and side of the pocket to connect it to the front jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2afe5479-05cc-45be-bd2c-9455012fa041/2024-10-22+01_36_48-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach the zipper to the front jeans at the crotch line with a 20cm middle zipper using the new technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a54ea560-8c59-4873-884e-3e156afdca67/2024-10-22+15_35_16-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the remaining part of the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43d1e2cb-17ee-4d17-96cb-0991b467205c/2024-10-22+15_35_42-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the top part of the back jeans to the bottom part. Stitch securely along the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/763749cf-c319-4d74-a4f2-a17c8513cdb4/2024-10-22+01_37_53-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Create two additional seams outside the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b20771cc-981a-4721-b84a-dfcb84f274c3/2024-10-22+01_38_13-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out the back pockets for the jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddaf6469-d913-47fa-a0e1-ab81e86861fd/2024-10-22+01_38_22-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Use an iron to create folds at the back pocket edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00fe6c08-d6a8-41c0-8128-5f5e84e5ba46/2024-10-22+01_38_52-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Place the pockets on the back jeans, right under the top part. Ensure the pockets are straight and parallel to the waistline before stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d21bafb-6ee7-488a-b300-97aa49215772/2024-10-22+01_39_30-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the two pieces of the back jeans together at the crotch line. Stitch carefully to secure the seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01c89197-16ee-43de-8812-a2ad5e32d2d7/2024-10-22+01_40_14-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the front and back of the jeans together at the inside leg lines and stitch them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d630cfcd-6cf3-4a19-ad80-0140a940691d/2024-10-22+01_41_05-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Create two additional seams outside the first seam for a more finished look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b677b5ed-f971-4b3a-a620-f1ccd4d78c64/2024-10-22+01_41_33-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Stitch the side seams together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89082c93-b9aa-4ee7-a3b4-85bc638bbe8d/2024-10-22+01_41_49-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Draw a line 4 cm above the ending lines of your jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cadc8976-053b-49a0-8065-a6bd46b21c0c/2024-10-22+01_42_25-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the end of the fabric inside by about 1 cm and fold again to the line you drew. Stitch along this line to create a clean hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/334b4986-920a-4ad2-bcd1-15ebe1ddacef/2024-10-22+01_42_39-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width that's 2 cm longer than the total width of your waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1db9d589-00e9-485a-b882-e4bd27c42e72/2024-10-22+15_59_33-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Pin one width line of the rectangle to the waistline of your jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26312774-438d-4a78-baf1-5fcd648b0c4a/2024-10-22+01_43_09-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making To create the belt loops, cut rectangles with a width of 2 cm and a length of 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f6aeaf1-f00e-43f2-b616-bd404dabc400/2024-10-22+01_43_43-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the two side lengths of the rectangle to the middle and stitch them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d0b2872-e45d-4f01-81eb-6f2bd180fdc3/2024-10-22+01_44_50-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach one end of the belt loop to the middle of the waistband between the jeans and the waistband. Sew all of them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12f7a492-1260-4ebf-913d-61aee132adc0/2024-10-22+01_45_32-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the top of the waistband in half and stitch it down. Turn the waistband inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7be2c302-5564-4e85-aec7-541cc32abdd4/2024-10-22+01_46_33-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the other side of the rectangle inside by about 1 cm and fold it again to the first seam. Stitch along this line to create the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d5a943d-3a0c-4223-a439-b71b033bce49/2024-10-22+01_46_52-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach the other ends of the belt loops to the top of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72c63c5d-15be-451d-a56b-1efd904d6fd5/2024-10-22+01_47_14-Media+Player.png Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Add buttons and create buttonholes at both ends of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/977fa048-06d7-4277-83e2-8ef00ca12551/I+made+my+first+pair+of+jeans+%28High+waisted+straight+leg+jeans%29+Sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - I made my first pair of jeans (High waisted straight leg jeans) | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - 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DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20239d04-ba88-4051-888f-750a26e8d7f9/In+today%27s+video%2C+I%27m+going+to+share+with+you+how+I+made+some+cut+ruffle+tops+from+my+leftover+fabric.+These+tops+are+super+cute+and+very+easy+to+make+with+a+few+step.+That%27s+why+it%27s+a+beginner+f.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial 1.5m of tweet fabric for the main fabric 1.2m of cotton fabric for the lining part Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fb4f8d3-7259-429c-b556-245f019246aa/2.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79ef35c5-dae5-4b4e-b472-5556576ba118/3.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3389d223-f833-4df9-9666-2889496b098b/4.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00137899-8930-4c50-ad10-44c6f5e033fc/6.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91ea16e8-69af-415b-ad68-a9bffcfe4b61/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1c992ae-b8ec-4e59-8da3-cd9069daca97/9.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3994264-041b-46a6-a507-f83af35a1989/10.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3aec0dd7-67e4-46bb-b0fc-39bef4244f32/12.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b9c3eb9-7da6-43c6-b33a-6a0e4208040a/13.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/061dab78-9bfd-458e-9d60-4daec062316b/16.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b51b0968-10d0-45cd-9ac9-0e3c69f147b7/17.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8925ea8a-9b82-4eb7-af5a-73df8c183192/19.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c01c6947-2a20-4381-9fff-7a264a08c0f2/20.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c76c6c4b-a929-423c-91ff-234515518887/15.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0f5c5c2-31d5-4a4b-a3aa-12fd4f2340d2/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.06.52.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial To create two front pockets for the jacket, cut two rectangles with a 14 cm width, which includes 2 cm for seam allowance, and an 8 cm length, also including 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/999cd232-ddcd-43e9-b4ec-e4b8ba51ad5e/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.09.37.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two rectangles together and sew along three sides, keeping one width line open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b49ff2af-05aa-4a27-844d-46ee43c5ac2e/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.09.49.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make a cut at the edges of the rectangle before turning it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bef563be-288c-436b-bc70-c8037b001145/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.10.30.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an iron to make the pocket neater and sew to close the open part of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20aed535-a9e9-4288-9ae6-bca7aa13263d/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.10.56.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial On the front bodice piece, place the top of the pocket at the bust line, centered between the sideline and button line, and then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30dbea51-8842-4920-825d-9617f6ac07f5/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.12.41.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, cut the extra of the fabric to make it shorter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a49546f4-6355-4e8c-84ac-5331dfa99522/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.13.01.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the pocket over and make a second seam. This creates a fake pocket on the front bodice. Repeat for the other front bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fe3f993-c01d-4c3a-80e1-c94a40e64954/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.14.20.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the front and back bodice at the shoulders on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e11dd5fb-194a-4fe6-82f3-e88c5aaf22e5/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.15.39.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial For the lining part of the bodice, connect the two back bodice lining pieces together along the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1362c0c-eb85-4e02-a6ce-220a1636e633/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.16.17.jpg Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Repeat the process for the two front bodice lining pieces to finish the lining of the main bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/302cc943-1785-40f1-9d77-531ba528a46d/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.16.42.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect the front and back bodice lining pieces at the shoulders on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9d4837f-74d4-473d-9c76-241f7cd56e64/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.20.01.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, attach the main fabric and lining fabric of the bodice together at the neckline, button line, and the ending line using pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ee8b2d9-6a49-4337-8ace-2362a163766f/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.20.15.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the endling line first, followed by the button line, and finish by sewing the remaining parts together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f092ac3-1eaf-48e1-bb69-05baf0e34e6c/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.21.15.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Before turning, make a few cuts at the edges of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60782084-54ca-42f1-87f8-b962edd15e02/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.21.28.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the main fabric and lining fabric right-side out through the sleeve opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60fccf89-651d-43ac-b8d9-0465b3e1df24/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.22.00.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an iron to press the seams and ensure the jacket looks neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d092f168-76fb-4540-a6fe-bfac6e642811/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.22.45.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the sleeve lines of both the main fabric and the lining fabric. This completes the main bodice of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e13bbb3-bda2-4e2f-9bd0-6391e10deaa4/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.24.32.jpg Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial For the sleeves, connect two under armpit lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f329f56-1aeb-4fde-8975-1ef748296c0c/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.24.49.jpg Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Then repeat the process for the sleeve lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9087ba50-a48b-4c70-b7e0-8d378f7c6750/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.26.27.jpg Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the sleeve lining right-side out and place it inside the main fabric sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/073bbf24-db8a-4c04-be54-ae63678d9354/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.26.59.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the endling line of both the lining and the main fabric. Then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ef4bea1-d388-4b4b-aee1-c638126f5122/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.29.03.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the lining to hide the seam inside the sleeve, then place the lining inside the main sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c08f390-1abd-4ee4-b3fc-af8adad7b3a5/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.30.07.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, attach the sleeve lining and main fabric sleeve lines together and sew. This completes the sleeves of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ebbbf5b-4851-497b-97c0-d6609326596f/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.32.30.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect both sleeves to the main bodice by pinning them along the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c0bfc4f-7bc4-4c78-95d7-8bffe9722ce9/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.32.19.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Before sewing, cut a long fabric rectangle measuring 3.5 cm wide and 2 cm longer than the total sleeve line width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/747dce00-3829-43d3-907c-05b1c543f065/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.33.09.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two ends of the rectangle to form a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49d6b00b-61cb-428b-937e-ff4fa0a1b5bf/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.33.52.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one side of the circle to the sleeve line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82e897c3-9e32-4007-ab53-419248c9374b/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.34.19.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the other side of the circle up towards the top of the sleeve, then fold it again to the first seam and make a second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4f5cc1c-c155-4bac-9b26-4413ba13787a/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.35.23.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial The final step is to add buttons and create buttonholes on the front of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb6c08f2-a266-4867-b7de-239625e34cd4/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.35.34.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial Place a button on the fake pocket and three buttons at the sleeve ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c87b162b-e172-41fd-9adb-c6a3726eb149/DIY+Tweed+jacket+%28with+lining%29+in+the+simple+way+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1729510970120-ZE7ICNWYMOTNZC9QCE93/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.38.03.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1729510934257-7IUE57NJ5QIYRWBQELBG/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.38.09.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1729510937542-U667WK9QQYXET02H57RT/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+18.37.52.png Blog - DIY Tweed jacket (with lining) in the simple way | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/how-to-make-a-perfect-puff-sleeve-wrap-dress-clara-dress-my-first-sewing-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c601f421-5986-40f7-9454-dd73cfebb21e/How+to+make+a+perfect+Puff+sleeve+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+-+My+first+sewing+pattern Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9be6fc65-b816-4252-beec-c13efa7cad3a/How+to+make+a+perfect+Puff+sleeve+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+-+My+first+sewing+pattern Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8cf70049-871e-4f21-8d48-c326798b4ab4/In+today%27s+video%2C+I%27m+going+to+share+with+you+how+I+made+some+cut+ruffle+tops+from+my+leftover+fabric.+These+tops+are+super+cute+and+very+easy+to+make+with+a+few+step.+That%27s+why+it%27s+a+beginner+f.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern 2.2 m of soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a3049c6-bc15-4738-8acd-f2684cfe2c72/How+to+make+a+perfect+Puff+sleeve+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+-+My+first+sewing+pattern Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdb884bb-abdc-4c8b-a490-de0098003188/2.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7364369e-9e8b-4228-9ef1-fd512c1cffbb/3.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bbfe827-fb11-4971-b39e-27b492718714/6.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bdeb4ac-42cd-4e98-9927-59b8c597a7e7/7.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6df0c01-3413-471f-bae7-b5ca4d8104b4/9.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06e8085b-071e-4e31-a745-a54222737fc9/10.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f0a7bee-9875-40fa-a24b-162a8b455b37/12.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ed43ddf-c6f7-4c2f-8c6e-30ad0a0dfe1c/13.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out The back skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c76c6c4b-a929-423c-91ff-234515518887/15.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out The front skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ca40abb-3444-4dcb-816a-f0fd14a3e029/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.07.10.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern After cutting the bodice pieces, copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b67fd0c9-0893-4566-b7e3-ec1e907ff967/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.09.39.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Then sew to finish the dart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3cc43b8-2b9f-429e-b815-926ae38127d4/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.10.37.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Do the same for the two front pieces and one back bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/457fc94e-bb9d-4255-8c95-01178e8d55bb/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.11.22.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Next, connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulder and along the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1c34b0c-5897-427a-87dc-9047768b579d/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.12.11.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Moving to the sleeve, connect the two underarm lines first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eccef72a-ffe5-4097-a343-fcbecf688340/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.12.39.jpg Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Then, draw a line 3.5 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62d261b4-0d4c-4d46-b927-0606b0d5bf77/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.19.41.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Fold the edge of the fabric inside around 0.5 cm, then fold it again to the previously drawn line and sew to create a fabric hole there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a56d0b4-bb7c-4af3-a998-02f4471a9dfb/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.20.47.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Leave a small unsewn space for the elastic band to pass through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba93b144-7271-488f-9d0a-4bbb97cbda1f/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.21.41.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Cut an elastic band 1 cm wide and 26 cm long, slightly larger than the arm size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ffe225a-fb7d-4bb5-8021-1f4924749c91/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.21.59.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Use a small hair clip to thread the elastic through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85d216c9-308b-42a0-aebc-9247f76613b8/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.22.27.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Sew the ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26fc3b53-10a7-46ad-9535-38d120d51f5a/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.22.42.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern And close the remaining unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39340f4f-e0f7-4b7d-9e59-cd20eaa551f6/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.48.08.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam and gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18ba3bbc-3018-4b96-a6b3-465ece9256a8/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.49.06.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Make sure the gathered fabric fits the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f17fa0b9-e6d0-4517-83c1-f936ab1e7f37/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.49.19.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern And that the sleeve’s final width matches the sleeve lines on the front and back bodice, so they can be connected later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18e31e39-1892-48fd-93f1-1e4723825052/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.50.02.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Finish the bodice part of the dress after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/219f0906-6b3a-4a81-a974-fb3922a46c20/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.50.54.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Moving to the skirt, copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78597792-99ac-4f3e-b7a9-6afc18cbfd78/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.51.28.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Then sew to complete it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/345b3914-e6cc-45a2-be02-e19948088186/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.52.31.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Connect the two front skirt pieces to the back skirt at the sides and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50b4a4c2-d199-4753-96ce-5cb790e7b2c8/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.53.06.jpg Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Now, connect the bodice and skirt parts at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00e5ea8c-45b2-4f9b-8090-c82e0706b307/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.53.26.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern For the ties, cut a long fabric strip 3.5 cm width and about 100 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1caaffa-5c78-4df5-bf79-666ccf3772c5/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.56.54.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Connect the connect two landlines of the long fabric together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4825a0b-f1a0-468c-ae43-31953ad6f2e4/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.58.08.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Then turn it inside out to form the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a877dd73-fd7a-4dca-ad86-8163a1e930f8/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.58.26.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Use an iron to make the folds neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22971f32-8ad7-44b9-b61c-e17d310dc9b9/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.58.41.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Cut two more long fabric strips, 2.5 cm wide and longer than the length of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13bf29f5-7d63-4629-ac85-40576b97a7fd/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+14.59.09.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Connect them to form the binding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07d6b784-8864-48b8-b640-82dca1753135/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.00.01.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Connect the center of the binding to the center of the neckline at the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9174f47-38e8-42c1-8d80-e0c9890e01a8/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.00.21.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Then extend the binding to the front neckline and down to the end of the front skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3dcb92cf-f367-464f-9289-5f33bd848f96/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.01.32.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Before sewing, add the ties to each end of the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac9af507-c989-44da-88f9-132ed7e71c90/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.02.26.jpg Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Make sure the ties are placed between the dress and binding before sewing them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0f1a714-ec48-4e36-a831-1ad0cfa8674a/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.03.59.jpg Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern After the first seam, fold the other side of the binding inside in half, then fold it again over the first seam and sew a second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/224feeb9-77de-4336-b09d-e6fd611db556/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.04.29.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern At the bottom of the dress, finish by folding the fabric edge inward twice, 1 cm each time, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d69d4295-212b-4e2e-bc34-043d4b77829b/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.06.09.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern The final step is to make a small hole on one side of the dress for the tie to pass through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c570d0e-9bcf-4dfa-b315-506deeeca433/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.48.51.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern The hole can be located near the top of one side of the skirt or near the side of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e9f7d5b-3eaf-44ad-ae67-54f1d80babe0/Screenshot+2024-10-13+at+15.49.25.png Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern Make sure to re-sew the seam there after making the hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6e4cb71-51fd-46d6-ae87-bdcc0d65ef22/How+to+make+a+perfect+Puff+sleeve+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+-+My+first+sewing+pattern Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern - Make it stand out How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728654573040-RYU9DRO75SG9JVIUM25M/312579567_147416668013848_970654392664137186_n.jpg Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728654572786-0BZKCAQ0QMAUQN1YK84U/312707223_866383014530218_7381224121165065416_n.jpg Blog - How to make a perfect Puff sleeve wrap dress | Clara dress - My first sewing pattern https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/i-made-some-cute-ruffle-tops-from-leftover-fabric-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9c9a1fa-e60f-4705-af6f-1a4dc046d0e3/I+made+some+cute+ruffle+tops+from+leftover+fabric+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e823b4c5-bbdb-4c0c-aa5b-e0f6c72a1c74/Jess+Dang+DIY Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial 0.8m of cotton/linen fabric for each top Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab46c633-2352-4027-b0df-8a9c655f3919/7.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bf348ca-586f-4d2d-a375-f5d0191e9368/8.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The ruffle sleeve top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db7e3579-bbbd-4987-ab09-3c79f0d9ddef/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.28.41.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After cutting, measure the neck width from the front to the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03cce30c-4248-4b60-b618-b2e0c12882e9/Untitled+design.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then cut a long fabric strip with 2 cm width and 2 cm longer than the neck width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0300a736-689e-428e-a55c-435d232c819b/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.35.16.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect the two width edges of the fabric strip together to create a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6ddf186-395f-4863-b247-0529cbe24df0/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.33.26.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Attach one edge of the circle fabric to the neck and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47ffaabe-4d37-4e68-bf57-d924f21d30b2/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.36.25.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After the first seam, fold the other side of the circle fabric toward the middle, then fold it again to hide the seam inside and sew to finish the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3890d0b-42d6-456a-900e-eae3d54f041e/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.37.13.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To make the ruffle hem, cut a long rectangle with 10 cm length, which is the length of the ruffle plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 75 cm width, which is one and a half times the top width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6bb612d9-57b2-439c-99b4-871ca572e76c/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.37.34.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Fold twice, each by 0.5 cm, to finish one edge of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9387fe4e-755e-4646-a94d-aa2542e9ce4e/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.38.48.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Overlock the other edge of the fabric before making a loose seam there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb767a45-2037-4c2c-aa36-be801d2e3f2a/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.39.01.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric should match the top width so they can be connected later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1dd38678-7a79-4585-a058-dca108476d80/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.39.08.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Make sure to make two pieces like this for the front and back of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9af80c60-b89b-4f9e-b891-abd0a6704d0b/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.39.15.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Remember to overlock the edge of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c112640d-dcbd-459b-a641-45714b433fb4/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.41.33.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then connect the ruffle hem to the end of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6789e1ca-2f9b-433d-ba9e-4919dc70c330/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.43.54.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To make the ruffle sleeves, cut a long fabric piece with 10 cm width, which is the desired ruffle width plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 150 cm length, which is two and a half times the top length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2249fbee-e96e-4172-a4fa-bc08c63c7e72/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.44.50.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Fold the edges of the fabric along the width sides and one length side twice and sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68b7dac7-9a5c-4a34-bf13-462058ee27c8/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.45.38.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After sewing, overlock the other length side before making a loose seam there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/add9b312-c962-4097-a97d-176e21bba094/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.46.47.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final length of the gathered fabric should be twice the length of the top so they can be connected later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/433d88ec-28ad-472e-9e5a-d3a798347742/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.46.54.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Make sure to make two pieces for the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f615474-a623-41ca-85d0-e5fa2ad87f1c/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.48.30.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then connect the ruffle to both sides of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4aec2b9-de9c-4b56-a923-2f464f58f0d3/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.50.26.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then turn the top inside out and pin the front and back sides together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1807ca18-9de0-4416-90b9-5d276bbd5e8e/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.50.34.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Mark 23 cm from the top of the side, which is the sleeve width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0354eb5-fcd8-400d-b72b-622c56091793/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.50.52.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then sew the rest of the top together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d2a06f1-b781-4b96-a13f-c509d7c0f3be/278058231_672763190694538_7713265964835016526_n.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728649620428-K2AYNUJ7SBY01Z3KAAXW/279018532_759501515248938_1165502471521888929_n.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728649620415-XB6TRALJNR2G19YZLMOG/278990796_323638193170593_5220561084181827969_n.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84e5577a-d0f0-4449-b736-0b0d9c9d4a3e/9.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The ruffle hem top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5e17b47-8c47-42f3-b991-009a8471da8b/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.52.41.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After cutting, sew both sides of the top together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a71987e5-986c-44b8-aba5-025d78d8ac61/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+14.53.50.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Make one more piece like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4cd7b18-feaf-4e7f-88f6-2520251cf830/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.25.47.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then connect two pieces together along the sleeve line and neckline by the pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04dd56c5-6088-4d1d-9512-649865a997ff/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.26.51.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To make the shoulder straps, cut a long fabric strip with 3.5 cm width and around 50 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/978c2964-4249-45dd-ade1-d83d94fea718/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.27.38.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Sew the two length lines and one end of the fabric strip together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33550ef8-3c7e-4c6b-af74-b3a6da49cc22/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.28.37.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then turn it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a07c31e6-64e5-4fca-95f2-a002637f2caa/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.29.06.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Make 4 pieces like this for the shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/acf1e302-7069-4792-b14e-f4bc8993b379/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.29.50.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Afterward, attach one end of the strap to one end of the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/137e2913-1f8d-4ffe-87ec-8bea7d422bc4/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.29.59.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Do the same from the front to the back of the top, then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2054753-b1e5-4471-8adb-957b8853f639/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.32.03.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then make a few small cuts at the curved part of the neck to make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11bf9b5c-eff7-40af-ac64-5d914e7ad924/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.32.58.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the top inside out to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c420c4e-f41f-46ac-a5d1-e665d097d0a7/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.33.07.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Next, connect the ends of the two top pieces together by overlocking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b65a23d-2f90-4847-88f9-b0dc4bfbe33b/Untitled+design+%281%29.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To make the ruffle hem, cut a long fabric strip with 25 cm length, which is the desired ruffle length plus 2 cm for seam allowance. This is also the length of the top minus the top part's length, plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d8606c5-6e40-4b2e-88b3-49ec3c84cf75/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.37.19.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect two length lines of the rectangle together to create a circle of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2d8ad72-282c-4661-88d3-7730adf93c50/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.38.49.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial On one side of the circle fabric, fold the edge twice and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7b1e7a1-1c93-4cf0-beca-cd38ebfefa5c/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.39.09.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial On the other side of the circle fabric, overlock the edge first, then make a loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b10254f-b9b3-4078-a360-8f920735e4c6/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.39.39.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric will be 84 cm, which is twice the width of the desired top, so the ruffle part can be connected to the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a646f197-f6db-4f18-974c-a2dff27c7b53/Screenshot+2024-10-12+at+18.40.33.png Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Now, connect the ruffle part to the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df49c96d-492b-4bbe-99e8-e169dd2a8ff7/277941034_730978848274221_5646569666246439288_n.jpg Blog - I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out I made some cute ruffle tops from leftover fabric | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-babydoll-dress-balloon-sleeve-ruffle-hem-vacation-wardrobe-ep-4-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a734eda2-6e36-49fe-a858-19f2b9672197/DIY+BABYDOLL+DRESS+%28Balloon+sleeve+%26+Ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+4%29+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d7f9c0d-c820-43e8-8a2e-d0edde7be533/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.17.17.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial 2m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0a3dd18-e035-432f-8629-93440e8d20c1/2.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba4cbe62-2fc6-46e9-96fb-b886cbab14bf/3.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dad83555-d4cf-45db-8f04-f3dedc47a9ce/4.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca3e1f08-70ec-40fc-9560-73d6f7a200c4/5.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5257266e-22e2-4abf-9d11-f0f498106762/7.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9481dd75-2521-4e50-968f-d009349b1dc6/8.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/191bd3c5-6b3b-4048-a71a-b79c0c01e517/10.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51528f5e-f50a-4db6-9581-a1f44d794112/11.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4326eea-0637-464b-aa2b-61350cf1e81e/12.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8530fbde-e390-4ba2-bae1-5196c6cc7bf2/14.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0de2e57f-d2d8-45d2-9368-7eac39844b58/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.18.14.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial After cutting two back pattern pieces, pin them together along the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cfa9949-f4b3-4ce4-be9d-f4d9d3f62ebb/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.18.27.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial From the top of the neck, mark out 12 cm to create the opening for the dress so the head can fit through when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2cc65f5f-9a19-4c3c-9ed2-7507551308b1/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.18.45.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Sew from this mark to the end of the back pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe197aa3-4491-43bc-998d-3e544c8a415f/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.19.44.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Finish the back opening by folding the fabric inside twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9148d46-860b-4d6d-8049-e1539754a1f4/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.20.01.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial From the end of the side seam, mark up 10 cm, which is the pocket position on the side seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e14903d-ee67-4ee4-a25f-fd3a4868edf2/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.20.23.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Attach the pocket to this mark and sew, repeating the process on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fc18e57-9351-4ce6-a25f-b0e6fee02849/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.21.00.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Do the same for the front of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52e89061-9c19-4136-96e4-9038d09e7325/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.22.58.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Then connect the front and back of the dress together along the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b34eb37-4d3e-45a1-bfac-54276f52fb53/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.23.39.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Cut two rectangles with 20 cm length and 90 cm width, which is three times half the hip size and one and a half times the width of the dress’s bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7480c32e-2868-47d6-9caa-fa42076e44a9/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.24.18.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Connect the two rectangles together at the seam to form a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72bcd54e-3497-4f6d-aa6b-415de4fa66fd/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.25.02.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Finish one side of the circle by folding the fabric inside twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c931501a-5e3f-456b-863a-2dd620268f57/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.25.18.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial On the other side, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f01fb6e-11b4-4b4c-bc4f-b9b16a7da51f/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.25.32.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Then create a gathering effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80ea140a-af34-4536-a55f-51e215333fcc/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.26.15.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Make sure the final width of the gathered fabric is 120 cm, which is one and a half times the hip size and matches the width of the dress’s bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb93bf5b-bb77-4803-95f7-6e15da8146f2/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.27.56.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa9745ae-acc0-48b3-a50c-861e2f2461f4/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.28.23.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial For the sleeve, after cutting, sew the underarm seams together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e8ae5fe-a461-4826-84f9-38bf73c45a49/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.28.39.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Make a loose seam at the sleeve’s end first, then create a gathered effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14192ad5-ab8e-431f-b75a-03cad8127b6f/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.29.04.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric should be 24 cm, slightly larger than the arm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb95773a-1170-477a-a80a-5ea5845766b0/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.29.46.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial To finish the sleeve’s end, cut a rectangle with 3.5 cm width and 26 cm length, which is 2 cm longer than the sleeve’s end width for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d94c03eb-92a1-4b24-8da3-a5c1f22c784b/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.30.44.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Attach one side of the circle fabric to the sleeve’s end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98bdd436-e91c-4a22-a89d-051fe146479b/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.31.09.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial After sewing the first seam, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside to the end fabric first, then fold it again over the first seam to hide the raw edges and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80a72bbc-fe1f-4ed5-8b67-79b7330f10ac/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.31.39.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial This completes the sleeve. Repeat to make the other sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcc76169-8b14-4837-9cb3-d0142b44ff6c/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.33.00.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Attach the sleeves to the dress along the sleeve seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/650c5cc4-5da7-4c3f-9e52-48bb5c7b7ab3/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.33.18.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial To finish the neckline, cut a long rectangle with 3 cm width and around 70 cm length or longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27f4d7a9-744f-4d41-9fb4-535f59ed3b92/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.34.15.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Sew the middle of the rectangle to the middle of the front neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72e70119-3755-4155-b02b-5579bed3c143/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.34.36.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial Fold the other side of the rectangle inside first, then fold it over the first seam to hide the raw edges and make the second seam, completing the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca7d9eec-6190-4005-9e99-c1f6df56bf13/DIY+BABYDOLL+DRESS+%28Balloon+sleeve+%26+Ruffle+hem%29+%7C+Vacation+wardrobe+%28Ep+4%29+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728122793606-0ISE43JGBCQVAYAAC9SB/273469821_4750019331782091_440216024465350743_n.jpg Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728122792596-69FT8IW4LCU56BX0U4DU/DIY+%282%29.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728122791039-Z7HVMM4O4G9W0K4PN02H/DIY+%283%29.png Blog - DIY BABYDOLL DRESS (Balloon sleeve & Ruffle hem) | Vacation wardrobe (Ep 4) | Step by step tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-cottagecore-2-piece-matching-set-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e29086d-d7de-489c-a4f4-79f1b5016345/DIY+Cottagecore+2+piece+matching+set+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1982baa-523a-4c1b-a0ba-3a68ac6f0e61/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.36.20.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial 3.5m of Chiffon fabric in floral printing Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0af90607-3e26-40c8-ae5d-9946f8557705/2.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbc9e45b-af48-48f3-91fe-048a54218309/3.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ecbfc6cd-f725-4563-ab69-0492c86a1e9a/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.37.54.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, measure the elastic band’s width to create the fabric hole at the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1861aa92-3683-434e-989f-8d805d9b4ce8/Color+with.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the two underarm lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1789b68b-83bd-4d56-811d-20aef72878ac/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.42.58.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the sleeve's end fabric inside twice and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4baa924d-6f45-48cb-8edb-7c174ba53675/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.43.41.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial From the sleeve’s end, draw a line 5 cm inside to mark the position for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a47fb3f2-20b1-4698-8c12-40e7b4b67e29/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.44.29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial To create the fabric hole, cut a rectangle with 4 cm width and 80 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a11b817-9f57-49d2-b01b-9a4c76876954/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.45.05.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an iron to fold the fabric at the two edges, hiding the end fabric inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14331a42-a537-439d-ba33-b78fe3f325d5/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.45.36.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Fix the circle fabric to the marked position and sew at two sides to form a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb3f278d-7b18-43d4-aca7-b8388d129bea/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.45.42.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Remember to leave a small opening on one side for inserting the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37446f6c-d56d-48dd-838c-7108d4e024fb/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.47.17.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Now it’s time to insert the elastic band. For the top of the sleeve, cut a 28 cm elastic band, which is twice the width from the shoulder to above the bust plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b75ce1fc-8755-4de5-9c1a-750a255a656e/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.48.42.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial After inserting the elastic band, sew the ends to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42ef24b6-9bdf-49b1-9dc8-fc84aa86c2b0/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.49.30.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial For the end of the sleeve, cut a 24 cm elastic band, matching the arm’s width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/715622dc-02e8-405b-a0ee-a0d597d5e17d/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.50.27.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert the elastic band into the fabric hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cd63bd6-c7e0-43af-923b-35ac6ef95623/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.49.55.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the ends together, and close the hole to finish the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f67d280-c587-474a-b154-394e37dcbdbe/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.50.52.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Now the sleeves are ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5e43a21-eae0-4ce3-949c-7a57c5859a44/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The main bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7586686-4f99-4af7-9659-9579075f09bf/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.52.26.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top curved line, make a loose seam first to create a puff later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a32976b2-2486-437b-b883-55270db3751c/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.52.39.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width is 24 cm, matching the shoulder width plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fef702e-9b4e-4175-bfb9-365d72fe2dd0/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.53.01.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect this piece to the other side at the seams to finish the main bodice of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b0dba4b-24f1-4cea-aa95-471ec3e9244e/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+17.53.32.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Make two pieces like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43b05ae6-c670-4713-9306-f9b70286d91d/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.12.39.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Now connect the sleeve to the main bodice of the top, ensuring the sleeve is positioned between the two bodice pieces. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94fe8af0-f552-42bb-8742-a71cb03b2fe9/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.13.14.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, create the understitch seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccc44233-1d7b-4c62-ab87-101c1e238827/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.13.51.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial At the back of the top, use an elastic band to make it fit better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df73ae62-225f-4d69-b60a-505c69aa04bd/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.14.15.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Measure the width of the elastic band to create a fabric hole, leaving two seam sides open for the elastic band’s ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20a4c64a-6dc3-4587-99d8-d38c43980104/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.14.39.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Remember leave two seam sides open for the elastic band’s ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f29b503d-dc6c-4e75-b0f3-da561774532e/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.15.29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 24 cm elastic band, matching the shoulder width plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01a36807-ccb3-490e-92bb-05b373879028/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.15.57.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert it into the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2eef04d-11f9-4437-994a-01a62739033a/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.19.12.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the ends of the elastic band to the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6328bcf-6f80-451b-bd52-60e61e3b23ff/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.21.33.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial For the bottom of the back, cut a 35 cm elastic band, half the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0e72399-8fb1-4980-931a-10d61c86b8fe/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.23.57.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the back should be 1 cm shorter than the elastic band for a snug fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7acbc757-6d40-4fae-9f57-e4b43395006d/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.26.07.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial At the bottom of the front, make a loose seam first and create a puff later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36d85def-b09e-4a29-9f9b-14fbdf84e941/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.26.13.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the puff will be 35 cm, half the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d828a06-41ec-4bb0-8606-64974cb37eee/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.27.00.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with 8 cm width and around 150 cm length to create a tie under the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b45f717-958b-4a16-8ace-03716056a3a9/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.27.23.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the center of the long fabric to the bottom of the front and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f99087cb-ecb6-4eca-8954-4c0a65173ac0/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.27.51.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the ends of the fabric twice to hide the edges and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77fcfeef-a917-49b0-b6d2-c2c2aca910a7/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.28.31.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial To create a V-shape at the front, sew the middle of the tie inside slightly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35c37ea9-7363-48b6-9805-2a668beb733f/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd635e1b-c11f-498a-bdaa-16f21e70399b/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.30.05.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two rectangles at one seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb43e7c4-ab91-4618-893e-bed5a877e9fc/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.31.02.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, cut two other rectangles with 30 cm length and 150 cm width, which is one and a half times the width of the top rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/220d76ac-1192-4950-ae37-5a37a2c3e8cd/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.31.21.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect them at one seam to form a long rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5345e15-096b-49db-89ca-84cfab94caba/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.31.44.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial At one end, fold the fabric inside twice and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72b5908a-574a-4d92-b6ed-bc0396dc3ab1/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.33.54.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Make a loose seam at the other end to create a puff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f068fa3-2d62-4a67-9e66-fd5b937de56f/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.34.14.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the puff should be 200 cm, matching the top rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20915481-0994-4e00-966a-902499a76b76/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.35.05.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the ruffle to the top rectangle’s edge to finish the skirt’s ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1c64c05-e587-40cd-8b50-1cfae634a709/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.35.35.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the skirt, make a loose seam first and create a puff later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a15a25af-dd6f-4c6e-be44-91e0433de62f/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.35.53.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the top should be 66 cm, which is the waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/330d6c80-d078-481b-8868-09a90f87adca/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.36.21.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with 8 cm width and 66 cm length to make the waistband for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a601fcbb-5598-4895-bca2-f6769fc97ca9/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.38.01.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the rectangle to the top of the skirt and sew the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b879d4b1-9244-4386-9388-f4fd4ee68224/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.39.15.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inside twice to hide the edges and make the second seam to finish the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28b3c68b-44db-4c18-960b-7e1104cc02c1/Screenshot+2024-10-05+at+18.39.52.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an invisible zipper to connect the two ends of the waistband together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/613cb050-448d-4363-b88b-3f2bd42f35b8/DIY+Cottagecore+2+piece+matching+set+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728122940215-ZEV8Y1MQ375Y7Q4IRFXL/155559836_3828647763879556_9201454076750273639_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728122908932-LNFAO0C84TWAOKKRT5T2/180740962_314558846691279_510416633781170112_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1728122952071-U9AZF1PGY98HK2RF7F88/155546364_1069727060182146_7115795711154253167_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore 2 piece matching set | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-wrap-dress-finding-my-perfect-spring-dress-episode-4 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa3db860-90e2-4b52-92e7-14ad1faf928e/DIY+Puff+sleeve+wrap+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+4 Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b38b996-da62-47d6-9707-b6ed9c4a6c6c/152771269_2887353464851029_7484787375771486396_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34e1bd49-3b85-42f4-965d-278dd1529dd3/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+19.33.33.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 3m of gingham cotton fabric Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ced9c6a-daeb-4472-88ed-48dcbee50610/2.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out The top bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e548dff9-efed-47c3-818a-bfde62478748/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+19.35.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 After cutting, make another front pattern piece to finish the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6a148ac-c58d-4646-8112-0edbd8d4276e/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+19.36.05.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Now, connect the two sides of the top bodice together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60064348-24b5-4440-beff-6e5a7e613145/3.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bf10699-5c3e-4e03-80de-8a54a9b2bcce/4.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37886e49-cecc-4434-af6e-471e7b1a15e5/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+19.39.53.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 After cutting, connect the two underarm lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b0730c7-eff4-4ac6-a72b-4b34a4966974/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+19.40.03.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Then make a loose seam at the end of the sleeve to create a puff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/295af8c6-4d3a-4d27-812e-aebfdc7eb409/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+19.40.49.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 The width of the puff at the end of the sleeve will be around 26 cm, which is the width of the arm plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff4f3bef-9660-4ae8-aa09-cdbd41d158c6/Color+with.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Cut a rectangle with 3 cm width and 28 cm length to finish the sleeve end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9df9e268-da08-4856-8eaf-b4a7e2e040f9/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.02.36.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Fold the rectangle’s width ends together to form a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/197c515d-ad18-474e-83ed-1a68c8a514b5/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.03.04.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Then attach it to the sleeve’s end and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4787e26-cf44-4dfc-8ed4-62192fb7ce4b/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.03.47.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 After the first seam, fold the end of the circle fabric inside twice to hide the fabric and make a second seam to finish the sleeve end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea3d0ce2-c7dc-406a-b5fc-3ff2e740baad/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.04.17.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Now, connect the sleeves to the top bodice of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8188911-1518-40df-97ec-4dcbf89ea614/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.09.14.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25c784c8-e79d-4c68-83b4-9b39a5576836/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.09.25.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Then create the puff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a95db87a-9232-4563-83f3-2230461bc471/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.09.56.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 To finish the neckline, cut a rectangle with 3 cm width and around 120 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8da31a58-7d86-49b5-ad58-b34da84a8850/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.10.42.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Attach the rectangle to the neckline of the dress and sew the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd33dbd2-34ab-43ab-a0e0-04d183798014/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.11.26.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Afterward, fold the end of the rectangle inside twice to hide the fabric and make a second seam to finish it. It’s similar to how the sleeve end was finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8991d502-18cf-43f6-821c-7328eab57b9d/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.12.18.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Now, connect the two front bodice pieces together at the gap. Make sure the width at the end of the bodice is half the bust size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f14f456-53a7-468e-b19a-54436ecca964/6.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out The bottom bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0bbc621-0fa9-4a30-b37d-4da8e38a2bb2/7.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4cf3baf-2c67-4a33-b6ee-49e66a5ae20e/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.15.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 The pocket position is 3 cm below the top of the bottom bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f1c98d6-052f-4b25-8d3b-90497cf88d4c/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.16.19.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 First, connect one piece of each pocket to both sides of the side seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4307102-1eef-495b-8a51-a5a9ad1e3c89/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.16.53.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 After that, connect the two pieces of the bottom dress together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13639ea7-1920-488e-b3ad-d3f17382040e/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.17.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 From the top of the pocket, move down and mark 15 cm, which is the pocket width from the outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d91eae7a-e412-442d-84af-6de2acd2a6ac/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.17.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Then sew from this mark to the pocket’s end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1df5057-0d40-4fbc-b5e4-b84de0187a60/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.19.50.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 The next step is to finish the end of the bottom dress. Fold the fabric end inside twice and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff7d7e5d-2dbf-4b69-b46a-b1d434847e5f/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.20.05.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 At the top of the bottom dress, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9b11a5c-6766-4b7e-81dd-bce05b214d80/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.20.22.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 Then create the puff. Make sure the final width of the puff matches the width of the top bodice end, which is half the bust size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1251833f-b30a-4cd1-8284-b0093586eec7/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.20.42.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 The last step is connecting the top and bottom of the dress together at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9422844b-0dee-432e-8807-a92b471a131e/DIY+Puff+sleeve+wrap+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+4 Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 - Make it stand out DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1727529868851-M8W3PN79Y4CNW1XC8T8K/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.22.12.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1727529915688-V6JFSQKBFFQWNZ1AK2T4/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.22.19.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1727529867014-747QZIYAO7PQZYUDJ9FQ/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.22.19.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1727529916340-JSDHEU61GZPASMNR6KFJ/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+20.22.12.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve wrap dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 4 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-denim-set-from-old-jeans-refashion-jeans-into-crop-top-skirt monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4fe53b1-7d76-440a-9ce1-37d1aec9484d/DIY+Denim+set+from+old+jeans+-+Refashion+jeans+into+crop+top+%26+skirt Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/206bee59-2412-46c0-a970-5b9580b2d4f8/Screenshot+2024-09-21+171542.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Old jeans Thread Measuring tape Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/163723f1-704f-48a8-b28e-89ede2e696f6/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172505.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt First step, cut the two legs of the jeans at the rip-off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7f7edc5-568f-45ed-8f77-6a977b428c45/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172546.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After that, un-sew the seams at the crotch, doing it for both the front and back of the jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d88fc8a9-6eae-4536-a229-7670bb390d3b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172654.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then, connect one side of the leg to the other, holding them together with pins before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6a08e84-6c61-41b8-a05f-da4ddb9aa445/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172739.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Don't worry if the initial cut wasn't perfect—you can trim it again after fixing the legs together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4ba0c67-6d1d-4a86-bfc7-72239161d8bf/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172902.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Next, adjust the waist of the jeans to fit the body. Un-sew the waistband at the middle of the back first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f217d0a5-c1ec-4888-817e-e5219da52b05/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172945.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then, un-sew the crotch seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/097a39e4-f599-4e61-acf7-99f8f00ebf28/Screenshot+2024-09-21+172956.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Cut the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a611764b-f45f-4674-8a5b-d5d850bcacec/Screenshot+2024-09-21+173142.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Fold the waistband inward to make it smaller, then sew along the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cb80a0f-f07c-4d03-bf76-788527cbf480/Screenshot+2024-09-21+193707.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After sewing, fix one side of the crotch to the other side to match the new waistband length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e92070e1-9591-4467-88ba-912061760559/Screenshot+2024-09-21+193815.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Use pins to secure the right area, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5d260f5-4efc-4165-bafc-64420effb980/Screenshot+2024-09-21+193900.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Finally, sew the two sides of the waistband together to finish the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8418afeb-dc4c-4568-b7c2-7f69c4896ba4/Screenshot+2024-09-21+194030.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Now, to make the crop top from the jeans' legs, start by cutting the ends of the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85f27d20-8ab9-4da1-a5a5-9e86afdab437/Screenshot+2024-09-21+194055.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt And un-sew the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/595acbbd-66c3-4301-b937-569ff5bf655a/Screenshot+2024-09-21+194200.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Because the front of the jeans is ripped, use the back of the legs to create the main body for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb43a338-a115-4b85-9817-a0473a153238/Screenshot+2024-09-21+194445.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Draw two rectangles, each 18cm width (= 1/2 the width of the crop top) and 46cm length (=1/2 bust size + 4 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/995b13ed-08e0-4b93-b934-43cc1209ecb7/Screenshot+2024-09-21+194511.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then overlocking to protect the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74c394ea-545b-41d6-9836-6d33dd8e8020/Screenshot+2024-09-21+200248.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Connect them together at one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81c7b566-7ce5-419c-bce2-5ebac266a4ec/Screenshot+2024-09-21+200433.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt At the top of the main body, from outside, go inside 12 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5aed8f8-ff1d-419c-b573-785c1951d166/Screenshot+2024-09-21+200454.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt So the width between 2 marks will be 22 cm, which is the width between 2 breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1988a82b-f4c0-46ab-838d-ade3dacfd846/Screenshot+2024-09-21+200627.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt From that mark, draw straight down and mark at 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56abee83-a271-459e-b9fd-15ea1ea4bb3b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+200910.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then draw an arc line from the first mark to the last one to create the armhole for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe2d48e2-a955-48f7-9559-a26bb1eb090e/Screenshot+2024-09-21+201030.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After that, fold the top of the main body inside and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9d55870-59cb-4c45-8dcf-885bc7119d8b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+201939.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Use the front legs to make the long fabrics with 3 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bec850ae-1042-47cb-b7d6-6895e81ff374/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202247.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After cutting, connect them together to have two long fabrics. Make it as long as possible, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa3c0071-db83-4745-b580-94162d5a9c71/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202325.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Now connect the long fabrics to 2 armholes of the crop top, then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/514a33b1-4f93-4454-972a-b234682787b0/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202641.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After sewing, fold the other side of the long fabric double inside to make the bias tape. Do this for the whole long fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7098e5ba-2398-4b7d-ae1c-5993e1f30b93/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202729.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt At the end of the crop top, mark 10 cm from both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45d479ff-e7cf-409e-8ab0-07a1ad675005/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202756.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then draw a straight line from that mark up to the middle of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9d47641-dcae-49cf-a265-80675b6cc5ad/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202852.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After that, draw another straight line 5 cm from the previous one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6541775-5427-4be6-9c3f-7ab78fb05378/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202922.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then draw a triangle between 2 lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8eeffdf-284f-409e-945f-ba6ee6fc4d64/Screenshot+2024-09-21+202945.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Fold the triangles in half and hold them with pins, then sew. That's how the space for the breast of the crop top is created. If there is a larger bust, just make bigger triangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf0d574d-9202-4af9-ae71-d432256bcf6b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+203122.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Now, make the fabric loops for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8b79c38-a9bf-4568-b634-bde56f7bec1e/Screenshot+2024-09-21+203156.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Cut 2 rectangles with 3 cm width and 18 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4baf07a1-d7ab-4a35-af74-b2616d426edd/Screenshot+2024-09-21+203315.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then fold two sides of the rectangle inside to create bias tape, then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8323725-725d-44df-baf6-47db618bb121/Screenshot+2024-09-21+203417.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After that, cut each into 3 pieces with 6 cm length each. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9d76e8b-285d-4c56-9b1a-bae1a46a0b34/Screenshot+2024-09-21+203829.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Then fold each piece in half and fix them to two sides of the main body. Each side of the main body will have 3 loops. Then sew them to keep everything in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37b7042b-0f68-431b-aeec-edf2df3abfeb/Screenshot+2024-09-21+204231.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt After that, fold two sides of the crop top inside to hide the ends of the loops, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68c1818a-9caf-4172-93eb-c24c74633172/Screenshot+2024-09-21+204302.png Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt Last step is finishing the bottom of the crop top. Fold it inside, hold with pins, then sew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a536a402-a03e-4a1b-9654-fc053e4aa03f/DIY+Denim+set+from+old+jeans+-+Refashion+jeans+into+crop+top+%26+skirt Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt - Make it stand out DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726926109815-U37JD9IRZAHRG9U15GWI/90088669_199802628015055_7808724082919531826_n.jpg Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726926520795-FTZ5RG9UXS879CGWOLOK/3.pptx.jpg Blog - DIY Denim set from old jeans - Refashion jeans into crop top & skirt https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-square-neck-blouse-beginner-friendly-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a991e36d-720a-443b-b738-f222b10e215e/DIY+Puff+sleeve+square+neck+blouse+%28Beginner+friendly%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fea65fa6-8e4a-420c-8d1b-7f5441711a30/Screenshot+2024-09-21+160659.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial 1.5m of loose line or cotton fabric Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5dc97589-076a-4ed0-98b0-f50063789fce/2.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The neck pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c804205-a101-45a8-a260-4dcb30dfd70b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+160908.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut another piece like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2c929b6-34d0-42e3-9d99-05d1411767b7/Screenshot+2024-09-21+161034.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the two neck pieces and sew along the inner rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4511cb24-fe38-4a9d-aef9-e3c5ba12e925/Screenshot+2024-09-21+161100.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make small cuts at the four edges of the rectangle to help the edges of the square neck look nicer when turned out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdf0812f-cf52-48e1-a554-549ca1046a0d/Screenshot+2024-09-21+161129.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew a second seam along one neck piece to hold the fabric end to one side, which will be the inside part of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b41327da-2c02-4e27-8000-66b510b10f30/Screenshot+2024-09-21+161238.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, use an iron to press the edges of the neck flat. This completes the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fffe25c-201b-4327-9757-1b0d5a85122b/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dffde954-f7d8-4ba8-adba-8896ebce881b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+161954.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut another piece like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74f30e71-0f8a-48b3-88ca-04d9049fc952/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162011.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the two pieces together along the side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afbda4e1-475a-4f50-917f-94a082b6e37b/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162043.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the bottom of the blouse, fold the fabric edge inward twice and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91552dbc-ede5-45e5-b19d-677000efe43c/4.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/444736ec-ee69-4d5b-ba67-fce52dd489f3/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162315.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two under armpit lines together then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30e5ae39-7975-4003-98f0-92a4f7884889/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162443.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the sleeve end, draw a straight line 4 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d5292ba-6a14-459e-8218-2772b8d6a97a/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162516.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold the sleeve edge to this line to create a fabric hole for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0af8238a-f602-4115-b633-38cdb8849d4e/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162542.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Leave a small opening to insert the elastic later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e39d06aa-0bd1-4616-b4bd-fec728c3a963/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162725.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 1 cm wide elastic band, 24 cm long (the arm width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef811428-5b3a-44a8-9b2b-c09d0a41cb3f/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162751.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert the tie into the hole using a safety pin or hairclip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27a29bb6-1dce-4176-b4a0-94b8e3f658cd/Screenshot+2024-09-21+162900.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing the elastic ends together, close the opening to finish the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/057800f0-4634-495c-b461-8c7af1c86df0/Screenshot+2024-09-21+163134.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, attach the sleeve to the main bodice at the sleeve line, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67f74f1b-d73b-47de-90b2-502001ce7fe0/Screenshot+2024-09-21+163153.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make a loose seam at the top of the sleeves and the top of the bodice to create gathered fabric later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2bd6fdb5-af70-41bf-ab7e-4f1916274154/Screenshot+2024-09-21+163216.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric on the sleeve should be 40 cm (the length of the square neck). And the gathered fabric on the bodice should be 26 cm (the neck width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f5fd6a9-4e53-4913-9f63-b2a83e83bce1/Screenshot+2024-09-21+163241.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the gathers to the inner neck piece first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67fb40b5-0870-4999-ba33-56dbee1af067/Screenshot+2024-09-21+163445.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, fold the outer neck piece over the first seam to hide the fabric edge, then sew a second seam to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8f0dd52-adbc-438f-9cc5-c0237ee88f90/DIY+Puff+sleeve+square+neck+blouse+%28Beginner+friendly%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726857067205-S09JDPSM6CBD209W7GOL/240780543_860330418216886_3653867620495197588_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726857069538-SMX550CSIUEDVHR2VMQV/240733746_433227211357662_7215979622824634432_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve square neck blouse (Beginner friendly) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-baggy-pants-from-oversize-pants-with-zipper-pockets-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f3a0b2b-e07f-457f-a015-666d4907c3fa/DIY+Baggy+pants+from+oversize+pants+with+zipper+%26+pockets+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b628869-e77b-4f45-ba46-c930d0fbe9b3/3.pptx+%284%29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial An old pants Measuring tape Chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96677489-6a8c-4f12-a157-374dd7fa15e3/3.pptx+%285%29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial First step, unsew the waistband and two sides of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bfb1ad65-770e-4870-acb4-da0ed6ea7742/3.pptx+%286%29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Then, unsew the middle seam and the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98ed801e-4910-4d40-b4e6-4cd5f5a45aad/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+12.49.17.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial After unsewing, fold the black pants at one leg to apply to the brown pants. Make sure the cutting line of the brown pants is in the middle of the legs of the black one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6ee9581-77af-47c3-b4f1-4a6d344c1384/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+12.48.52.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Then draw along the edge of the black pants onto the brown one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/508e3969-3dc6-43ce-86bc-abfeb04f01ce/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+12.51.09.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial After drawing, use a ruler to go over it again to ensure the lines are straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e960443-fcd6-48d6-b5fa-506ff7a19553/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+12.51.59.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Then cut along the drawing line to get the front body of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6453be8-db65-4f60-9f22-183e2d8f5500/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+12.53.42.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial The back body of the pants will be similar to the front, but the crotch will be 4cm longer than the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cbe0e3a-1f61-4ff1-9536-6adb186ee535/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+12.55.15.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Because the front body has a cut at the old pockets, cut from there to create a pocket area for the baggy pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/663030bd-f458-4fe3-87c2-988f1f449194/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.02.42.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Don't forget to overlock after cutting to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54e2229b-08e3-4ec7-beb0-6a082dbfe6a8/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.04.05.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial At the pocket area of the front body, make new pockets using the old ones, though with a different style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87bc090c-4aed-4f88-8153-bdb2a0d8fc6e/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.04.24.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Apply them to the pocket area of the front body to draw the new pocket shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d5e9fcb-22b1-46b8-8ed3-67948f01f837/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.05.44.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial After cutting, fix one end of the pocket to the pocket area of the front body with pins before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6288d45-096f-47bf-9f01-5874b9a3e1d2/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.06.29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Then, make an additional seam outside the previous one to hide the lining fabric of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4c749b9-8c5d-4b65-b9fd-984c196861c8/3.pptx+%287%29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Next, connect the two front bodies together at the crotch curve, but only from 16cm to the end, as a zipper will be installed at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac6249ab-f2d9-43ab-a63f-23d193dd9612/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.10.25.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Next step, draw two rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4328314c-9a66-4bb9-9f04-ca176ac1bc76/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.11.12.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial The first rectangle is 4cm high and 18cm wide. The second rectangle is 8cm high and 18cm wide, but it will be folded in half so it becomes the same size as the first rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a25e7748-0ab3-47db-bd65-e5743d44b6cc/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.13.07.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Now, fix the zipper into the second rectangle on one side using pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76f5a81c-e26b-4523-b574-d6cd90342202/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.14.03.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Install the zipper into the front body at the top of the crotch curve on the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7de01464-1963-41d8-8c8a-0ccfe305a734/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.14.32.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial A tip: opening the zipper while sewing makes it easier, and try to sew the crotch curve close to the zipper for a clean seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b7fbd1f-304c-431c-9278-4aa8b0af68a6/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.15.12.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Next, fix the first rectangle to the left side of the crotch curve with pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da0c3138-c731-48cc-bb10-b46d364bad99/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.16.16.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Sew another seam outside the previous one to keep the rectangle inside the crotch curve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce6ae247-65aa-4b96-9cbc-ae9f9cd80b3c/3.pptx+%288%29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial To ensure the zipper stays inside, pin the two sides of the crotch curve together before fixing the zipper to the first rectangle, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e02e5c44-279c-4ac8-bd50-41f039bb8b75/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.19.34.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Sew another seam next to it, close to the zipper, to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a80aee7-64f1-44ce-80fa-ffc6be121c41/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.20.17.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Sew another seam to fix the first rectangle to the front body and finish the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/414333f5-04c2-4019-8552-481ab36222b0/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.44.04.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Remember, there should be a curve at the end of the seam, and a part of the second rectangle should also be sewn at the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a98d041f-7630-439a-9316-2229cc040936/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.45.19.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Now, measure the width of the belly of both the black and brown pants to determine how much to fold in on the brown one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62a1a919-8103-44ae-bab5-142737278e46/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.45.04.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial The width of the black pants is 34cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13cef425-9e61-426c-9ba1-600300d9101f/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+13.45.12.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial And the brown one is 44cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2022ea5-5448-49ef-8deb-acba4c4b2e75/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.32.14.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial So fold 4cm on both sides of the front body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fe52b91-afed-4705-b2eb-4fabfd1e16c2/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.33.37.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Create two 4cm folds on each side, so the total width after folding will be 36cm, 2cm longer than the black one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e84f273-bc71-4a70-a011-68e3fdce478f/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.34.40.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial For the back body, pin the two back bodies together at the crotch curve, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d50b9af3-61b7-42a2-bbdb-fd2cb4ab4948/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.36.01.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Instead of folds like the front body, create different folds at the back by making two triangles facing each other on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c024525-05ca-493f-8b60-bbf8fda800b1/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.36.29.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Each triangle should be 2cm wide and 15cm long. Fold the two triangles together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e9b94f4-62e8-4d5b-81e9-12dbcc9ae4f1/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.37.02.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Check the final width of the back after sewing to ensure it matches the 36cm width of the front body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55d178ea-606e-4079-95ca-b140955ab51c/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.42.31.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Next step is connecting the front and back bodies together. Pin them before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1067dbd-f24c-4d11-89ac-fd24505faa41/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.43.34.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Fold the ends of the legs inward and sew along the old seam to preserve the original fold line of the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52d03f8a-9e93-4175-90c9-1be4169921c6/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.44.37.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial For the waistband, use the leftover fabric from the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1c08c8e-6e6d-424f-b23c-b7f3b368918c/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.44.48.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Measure the length and width of the black pants to apply to the brown one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/116503bb-12ee-4fc2-9e76-55c2a7c59d29/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.46.01.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Draw two rectangles, 12cm wide and 40cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9698a7a9-e34f-4e37-9086-75efef6680bb/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.46.56.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Then sew one side of the rectangles together after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a76238e-b384-405d-82ad-28ca28cb974e/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.47.17.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial To make the waistband thicker, use lining fabric inside, then use an iron to fold and shape the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e68d21d-f5d4-41fe-a2e7-90696562b226/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.47.51.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Fix the waistband into the pants with pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8503a8a0-2586-4de9-930e-e879d51977aa/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.32.39.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial The last step is installing the buttons at the end of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63019b57-228d-4dec-aef8-82e526315041/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.49.18.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial Instead of using a normal button, use a button set that doesn’t require making a buttonhole, which hides the button. Alternatively, a normal button and buttonhole can be used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1dc26b00-05d7-451d-9600-aa274504ef58/DIY+Baggy+pants+from+oversize+pants+with+zipper+%26+pockets+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726300765539-MJKJTSDJJ1SE20ADKZLO/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.58.08.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726300791353-K2F4FFGFO59SNI589IYI/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.57.52.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726300764288-1IUHI570XZOZACMYL2OH/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+14.58.24.png Blog - DIY Baggy pants from oversize pants with zipper & pockets - Step by step tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-high-waisted-pant-the-pants-to-make-you-look-taller monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ec177b4-faa3-46d5-a66b-135b2ff0af9a/DIY+High+waisted+pant+-+The+pants+to+make+you+look+taller Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller DIY High waisted pant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d712f919-7382-4507-b499-1a0e5347a00f/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.30.34.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Loose linen in terracota color Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/819f13b6-43dc-4208-814e-044a19f6d3bd/Pattern.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller - Make it stand out The pant pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83a9352f-dc59-42f3-923f-ab7e4300c416/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.31.47.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Then cut along the drawing lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6de43fc6-578a-4ec0-b634-657df3f06d27/DIY.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller After that, overlock the cut edges by using the zigzag stitching and the fake overlocking presser foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c84700c-26da-4f35-9cfc-0adc2e59f0af/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.37.20.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Connect the two rectangles together at the arc lines with pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db579d28-c12d-4825-b002-af1b5f3e5521/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.38.22.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Next, connect the two legs together by starting at the crotch and then sewing down both legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07129052-be6e-4041-88e2-402c3b33c78f/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.39.33.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller At the top of the pants, use an elastic band with a 3cm width to create the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18ad304c-a9cf-402e-8eb8-9d3eee75152e/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.40.14.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Measure the width of the fabric to fold in first and mark it, then draw a line at that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/888764f0-77cf-44e0-b55b-a7f7eb555bb3/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.40.34.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Usually, the width of the fabric fold is double the width of the elastic band, plus 2cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b19e8c73-2c1d-4ff5-8cdf-9cc27f3ea0cd/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.43.47.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller After that, fold the top of the pants inward along the drawing line, pin it, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fb1bd6e-c4a2-4267-90d1-93f4d9ca9969/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.46.15.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Leave a small un-sewn space at the back for inserting the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd12c437-c8a3-4c60-b925-977b3bbe4cba/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.57.30.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller At the front of the pants, from the middle, go 16cm to the left and mark it, then do the same for the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d7ba676-9939-43c1-9a1f-a675686396bb/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.58.47.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller The width between the two marks will be 32cm, which is half the belly size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4324f02-a941-4ca3-8cc6-3a98a39ea2f9/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+01.59.26.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Insert the elastic band into the waistband, using two safety pins to guide it—one to keep one end outside and the other to help the other end go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69c8d19d-8960-45fd-937a-bfc1742cb594/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+02.02.24.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller At the front of the pants, loosen the elastic band to create a flat waistband. Sew at the marks made earlier to secure the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa327dfc-924d-47e0-b36c-5c81f4270369/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+02.03.30.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller At the back, sew the two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3d75e89-cfe0-4c33-a354-8973f9e25c62/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+02.04.00.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller Then, close the gap to complete the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8210f68-fc8f-4443-8b92-6244e2101031/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+02.06.36.png Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller The last step is finishing the legs by folding the fabric at the ends inward, pinning it, and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20fd144b-1050-46ff-9b8d-3fdcce5e33b9/DIY+High+waisted+pant+-+The+pants+to+make+you+look+taller.jpg Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller - Make it stand out DIY High waisted pan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726254560500-NN4VXDMJY22WTJXXA29E/119225019_1895827013916667_995452559874776882_n.jpg Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1726254560267-B7SU58DXLROXG3J7IVWT/120282111_2802172436773661_2916235462324996092_n.jpg Blog - DIY High waisted pant - The pants to make you look taller https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-prom-dress-to-attend-to-my-imagined-prom-night monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a6389ba-e8b3-457e-9bae-ce8cb8fc484c/DIY+PROM+DRESS+to+attend+to+my+imagined+Prom+night Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/840711e6-a92a-4722-93f7-2d94db2bcb30/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+15.03.07.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Spandex fabric with a twinkle and a black lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02498262-5ab2-45d0-a0cb-229aa18d8ebb/2.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night - Make it stand out The top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e353a98e-0dc1-4a55-b3d6-133eb306f717/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.12.54.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night 4 pieces of this triangle are needed in spandex fabric, and 2 in tulle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8ca3aba-3f57-4ab0-b5dd-fdfd343a7673/3.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night - Make it stand out The ties pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc021d9c-39c4-490b-a6f6-5fe7b502574c/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.15.18.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Fold each rectangle in half and sew along the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2736a00-6c0e-4085-a708-8320ca9f1662/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.16.19.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Use a small safety pin to turn the ties inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1137311-8f33-4fd8-b7b7-79e8edced588/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.17.17.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Now, assemble the triangles by placing one tulle triangle between two spandex triangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/881a28fe-7f54-4dff-9920-cc63c64c4dd6/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.18.00.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Insert the tie at the top of the triangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ade89bd6-5b3a-4a0b-9ab5-a078e1f785a9/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.17.49.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night And, sew the sides together to create two pieces for the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/493736e7-10cd-4ac1-9ff7-3f33b41e859a/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.19.53.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night After turning the triangle right side out, make a loose seam at the bottom to allow space for the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a126ba45-ed45-426a-998f-135ead6a5f28/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.20.16.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Make sure the width at the bottom equals a quarter of the bust size plus 3cm or more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb6c0e33-e4e7-4e37-8cdb-f52e0365fcf5/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.21.19.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night To add more tulle fabric to the top, cut a rectangle measuring 30cm in width and 60cm in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66426809-c86a-4271-8fbf-9d3329b1356a/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.21.46.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Fold both sides of the rectangle toward the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04da2510-01a4-49d3-a2f2-9d5eb98b3506/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.22.40.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night And tie a knot in the middle like a bow tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2653dd7e-3ff0-40da-a691-9d14c2c4cf00/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.24.11.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Attach the knot of tulle fabric to the top of the triangle, right where it connects with the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c51b2a27-99f4-4abd-8895-0667aaaf6db9/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.24.47.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night And secure the rest of the tulle to cover the entire triangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e259253-66a3-47b9-984a-0cc756bfd49d/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.25.19.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Sew everything together to complete the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5838d122-2948-41a6-8a52-fd5e44f66e4b/4.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night - Make it stand out The bottom pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/998ed359-97d2-4cd0-95db-ea15c2d119cb/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.30.54.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Sew one side of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edbccdc2-f981-4f51-a8d1-01cb15f2633d/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.31.51.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Then, cut four more half-circles from tulle fabric with the same size and technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35129abc-7029-494e-8f49-78ae27d1e13f/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.33.07.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Create ruffles by making a loose seam at the top of each half-circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec619f4e-be03-4208-8c35-e0e7fd413491/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.35.56.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Then, attach them to the spandex half-circle lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98d109bf-b3f4-4df8-8435-f9bf25858014/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.35.05.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Use two pieces of tulle for each layer, pin them into position, and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c99c889b-f0fe-4422-af42-d79cebcc2a24/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.37.45.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night After finishing one layer, repeat the process for a second layer. For extra volume, add more layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aafbe958-3815-4163-9842-098b04f771b1/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.38.38.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Next, connect the top and bottom of the dress with pins, then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50a37b53-ac12-42c2-b921-132457797747/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.39.26.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night For the back of the dress, use a small elastic band to ensure a snug fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7daddd3-2bb3-4821-a379-dc14f589ea3e/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.40.57.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Secure both ends of the elastic band first, then sew it into the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30796c08-3d56-4a7a-ae71-ac095cc88c58/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.42.16.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Attach the ends of the ties to the back as well. You can try on the dress to adjust the position and length of the ties as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/196d944a-ec5c-4565-9168-18e4c625d713/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.43.11.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night The final step is adding fabric flowers as decorative details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62c77a39-9be0-4718-9ab6-bd12cacc3d0a/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.43.50.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night Place two large flowers over the bust area and smaller flowers along the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1966b5b7-069f-470a-bf2a-a065ad403fc5/DIY+PROM+DRESS+to+attend+to+my+imagined+Prom+night Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night - Make it stand out DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1725644891271-H2G4F2NZ64PAJA67KUMF/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.47.03.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1725644905633-D95XDM983M6K42BP6UM0/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.46.48.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1725644890514-MVPG4AJMA04YIFDZMGM3/Screenshot+2024-09-07+at+00.46.55.png Blog - DIY PROM DRESS to attend to my imagined Prom night https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/asian-vs-american-celeb-refashion-challenge-ft-blueprintdiy-l-lisa-blackpink monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26dc453c-3af5-494d-868b-620817247c1d/Asian+vs.+American+-+CELEB+REFASHION+CHALLENGE+ft.+BlueprintDIY+l+Lisa+Blackpink Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ccf55ab-915d-42d3-b81e-e243a62e91cc/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.32.48.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink White men's shirt (2XL size) Measuring tape Chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine Overlocker (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f953fba2-3f20-468a-acc8-e044498f5eef/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.33.11.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink First step is un-sewing 2 sleeves of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6d23c21-cbf9-4d5f-b974-ba2c5a0d1a44/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.34.09.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After that, remove the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db66ee61-29e6-4fed-b612-c9c6c6a58ee5/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.34.25.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink At the end of the sleeves, draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e77b4e3b-ce65-41be-927d-10bfcd8dd6ef/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.35.39.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink From there, go down 35cm, which is the width from the upper breast to over the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff54e386-ea40-4243-baa7-484eac3d3f4a/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.35.59.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, cut along the drawn lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c87fa43a-70ef-417a-a7e6-24ebe30f6fba/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.36.10.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Don't forget to cut the button area as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f763df82-f618-40d6-af19-0943a42d2036/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.38.53.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After that, make the new sleeve area for the crop top. From the top of the left side, go down 10cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8c88605-ed07-4d19-88a6-a935b4ba7d6a/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.39.30.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Also, mark 8cm from there inward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/020dbdc3-5568-442e-a5c9-b26cf3390b16/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.40.01.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, connect the 2 marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5654ad61-49bc-44c1-9500-e542f7c0dca2/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.40.07.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Do the same for the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0f7f876-5f1b-4b8e-996f-3d89c20ecc95/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.40.14.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink And, the sleeves for the new crop top will be ready after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8b042f3-24af-4d1f-876e-1576f32c2ecd/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.42.40.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Next step, finish the ends of the top and bottom of the crop top by folding them twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ecd622f-3e0f-4d10-b6c0-fd8ec6e51e28/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.43.22.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Use pins to hold the folds, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa53bd9f-9f54-4adb-b6f6-ff9b393507e1/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.43.56.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After that, connect two sides of the button area together with pins and sew, which will become the back of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0f957f1-af99-4b2c-a4b1-bdf35ed8360f/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.46.42.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Now, create positions for the elastic bands. From the top, go down 2cm and draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/998e520c-6ef8-4cdb-b22c-5b8bd42fcd7d/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.47.21.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then from that line, go down 16cm, which is the width that could cover the breast, and draw another horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f138e5e-d1a8-4d09-8612-33364765b617/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.47.45.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Below that line, draw additional lines, each 4cm apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c9ba239-2d30-4de5-b941-ea44a0443f80/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.50.38.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Do the same for the front and back of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ab876cc-2a2c-429d-9a98-cd61111b574e/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.50.56.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Use fabric from the back of the men's shirt to create fabric bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fed56208-b5f1-4967-842e-419eb9ac768b/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.54.33.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Cut 10 fabric bands, each 2.5cm wide. Make sure the length of each fabric band is longer than the width of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5297a3fd-af32-42b0-b07d-5e85e0d6bf3c/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.55.48.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After cutting, set aside 2 single fabric bands and connect the remaining fabric bands together at 2 sides to create circular fabric bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bbfefeb-7c15-4954-a75d-2c8c7c8b216e/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.56.31.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After sewing them together, use zigzag stitching and the overlock presser foot to create a fake overlock seam on the 2 edges of the fabric bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23e7f74b-cf5c-47da-aaad-00283624d141/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.57.28.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Now, fix one single fabric band to the top of the crop top at one edge, using pins to hold them together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e537b4f-4908-4a75-8092-6786d8f428ea/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.57.59.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Use the elastic band to measure the position for the second seam before sewing to ensure the elastic band can pass through later. Repeat the same process for the other side of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a497c1c3-91fc-4aad-8fa1-ceeee7f056ef/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.59.13.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Now, fix the circular fabric band to the lower part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12b6ee87-8638-4fb7-98e3-cd7246c59363/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+15.59.25.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Pin it to the drawn line first, then sew along one edge of the fabric band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a683320-0bb8-452e-8fbf-f57ba251b6b8/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.08.57.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After that, use the elastic band to measure the position for the second seam and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/691d6148-380c-4e4d-b842-284bf21a6520/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.05.34.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Remember to leave a small unsewn space in the middle to insert the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17f74a3d-2dd3-4079-b9ff-cb8ad1348e69/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.09.21.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Repeat this process for the rest of the bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01c5e92b-b298-4af7-baef-211d9f9e41a6/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.10.16.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Once all bands are done, insert the elastic bands into the fabric bands. Use 2 safety pins for this step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43fd79be-0d98-4551-9dff-d907794ccf32/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.10.43.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Before sewing to close the ends of the elastic band, check the width of the elastic band to ensure it's the width between the breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a618653e-fe6a-43ba-abb2-9999bfb0a2e9/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.11.40.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Do the same for the lower parts of the crop top, just measuring the elastic band around the belly before inserting it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e707d86-35c5-479b-8bd2-c07792c3a133/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.12.21.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Remember to close the un-sewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf077a49-83c6-4736-8e2e-d1d2e7b657a0/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.13.36.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After completing these steps, the main body of the crop top is ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5caa850a-d07e-4da4-824b-6c55fc29c094/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.16.03.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Moving on to the sleeves of the crop top, use the sleeves from the men's shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63d715e6-a81d-439f-bd3b-c522337be2c0/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.16.16.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink First, remove the cuff and the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ab9c3af-206b-45b9-923c-d8d0f3352e8b/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.17.14.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, sew it together to close the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c868f80c-c1eb-4597-9aea-03b64262f8c1/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.17.56.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Finish the end of the sleeve by folding the fabric twice, similar to how the main body was finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7710f0dd-4e83-4fa5-a3f4-d77b2292fd84/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.18.38.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink At the top of the sleeve, create the new sleeve area to connect to the main body later. From the end of the sleeve, go up 8cm and mark it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7df4c83b-1e0a-4126-a1fb-0aa0124002af/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.18.57.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Also, mark 10cm to the right from that point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25ac073c-652c-44a2-a92f-62a10bbe1543/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.19.26.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, connect the two marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e6ab789-f3e6-4d31-b3ac-de556583f5c8/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.20.07.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After cutting along the drawn line, the new sleeve area is ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbe7972c-8a10-4b63-bee7-ce83f38d6fad/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.28.21.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink To make the sleeve puffy, use the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd781b9c-4641-4bf2-83d2-9d4673d26e2a/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.28.57.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink First, measure the fabric width needed for the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8086ac6e-c432-47a0-b4a5-f0b0c1e7df93/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.29.34.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, pin the fabric together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d309c28-f408-493d-9a79-2aeb7aec0d32/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+16.30.29.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After that, insert the elastic band and sew the ends to close it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa231662-6585-481c-8769-42ab86608b9c/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.07.26.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Because the sleeves of the crop top have a puffy detail at the end, use leftover fabric from the top of the men's shirt to create it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdacbe3a-525d-4e2c-bb42-7e412a98dbdc/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.07.05.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Cut 2 rectangles with an 8.5cm width and a 20cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5c21252-a78f-405b-8786-f7945ab8c8e7/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.12.46.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, connect them to form a circle. Make sure the circle length matches the sleeve length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/146ce4af-7009-4b80-b6db-c9b2bd8e8e0d/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.14.17.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After that, double fold one edge of the circle fabric to finish the end of the puffy sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4efdb050-7bb4-4e77-ad19-f8bd50cf1253/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.14.46.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Because the circle fabric is 8.5cm wide, measure 5cm inward from the sleeve end, which will be the meeting point between the sleeve and the circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57e52257-4a90-427f-88b8-be8fda645820/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.15.17.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Pin them together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45a875b1-b3cc-4b15-9f5c-a441fc63e00b/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.16.37.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink After the first seam, measure the elastic band width and draw a line for the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f2a1ad6-5e69-487f-a965-673dfb6ae31e/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.16.54.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, sew along the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07c8a3b2-67ac-4379-b720-7ce13347399a/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.17.55.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Insert the elastic band afterward, and the sleeve for the crop top will be complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9528522e-f7eb-4acf-be2e-1782dcd49c45/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.19.59.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Now, connect the sleeves to the main body of the crop top on both sides, aligning them with the sleeve area, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e37c7fe-550e-45af-852c-4e91014a87d9/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.20.21.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink The last step is to create small ties above the chest. Cut 2 rectangles, each 3cm wide, from the leftover fabric of the men's shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac9ae3b8-9dcd-4814-9ef8-ad164f7df10b/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.20.46.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Fold each rectangle in half and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3798712a-af33-46f3-8e89-bb7f336027da/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.22.23.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Afterward, use a long stick to turn them inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6394509e-44b8-45c8-b0c5-82bbc6298364/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.22.29.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Then, iron to keep them straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a727052d-acc6-4e1b-869f-de13b3528fe7/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.23.23.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink Finally, fix the ties to the crop top at the sleeves. The ties will be placed about 3cm higher than the top of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec4d1c2-f811-40be-a92b-6d9558122d35/Asian+vs.+American+-+CELEB+REFASHION+CHALLENGE+ft.+BlueprintDIY+l+Lisa+Blackpink Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink - Make it stand out Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1725619175397-6SJOUCK8Q7BAATCT48JK/Screenshot+2024-09-06+at+17.38.17.png Blog - Asian vs. American - CELEB REFASHION CHALLENGE ft. 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BlueprintDIY l Lisa Blackpink https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-square-neck-dress-with-ruffle-hem-and-side-pocket-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b4dc379-1f63-4784-a574-d3c75e6dd1ce/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b7f53f0-8979-403a-a1c2-b129402d7724/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/884d7acc-eae0-40b3-9c12-4affc09e1b7c/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.07.53.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial 3m of gingham fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74d6b38c-c245-47f2-acd7-a8ba939a506a/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e18d7807-633e-443c-9a47-65ff1ade83ec/3.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/170b5dcf-5b9c-43de-b945-decd4a8aad9d/4.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4943231a-0bb7-4969-805d-519eb868ae37/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0f2c7d4-5496-409b-bc14-654969a38d56/6.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0023854e-a116-43af-82a8-7a96e14552f1/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d02db324-1e8a-4706-91bf-9873e9be6d83/9.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb39bd74-5dfe-4f19-a5f8-4801a60fec2e/10.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee38b234-c397-4503-8749-d6891993e5ea/11.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40c75ae2-a74d-48e1-9b53-70955bf0f302/12.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/871d2134-f063-4432-9b6b-8c4f46add941/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The ruffle hem pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88afba67-17dd-4fa8-acc2-c1e244b2ecec/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1df691d0-d9de-4c01-82d7-78993f48686d/16.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a7f3d12-ef33-4430-b698-d2350d9dc525/17.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67ac718d-f8aa-498a-8507-c4e8dc6886e0/18.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1e3c79a-55fd-4fd5-830f-70b6534fc62c/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.35.00.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top of the sideline of the front bodice, mark out 25 cm. It's the position of the side pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00fc1b76-6f5e-406b-b8da-09e7af652b94/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.35.18.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then add the pocket there and sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8dee3c89-99b6-4c06-af42-b2a3ec754355/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.36.45.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the other sideline. Also, do the same for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/affbc22b-9f33-4b44-9dee-6857fcc82a16/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.41.33.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulder and two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccc6de70-eccf-4f26-a66f-2fcd8b835955/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.41.43.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top of the pocket, mark down 14 cm on the sideline, which is the width of the open part of the pocket where a hand can fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a2a2059-ade4-45e3-b558-61cf6aeb5054/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.42.41.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial And, sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c4f920f-20c5-40c5-bb71-8a5aad03ddcb/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.44.54.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the lining part of the neck, connect the front and back together at the shoulder first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4386460c-fbee-455b-893e-88698213e66d/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.45.12.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them to the bodice part at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cb4eef0-c14d-4dcc-80d2-b7a608913242/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.45.56.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, make a few small cuts at the curved part of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89d7d0dd-81d9-4cbb-a89d-dfaecf8efe8d/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.46.25.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then make the understitching seam there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2662e5ab-5bc5-4e0c-99de-3f0e33c2a01c/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.48.50.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Use an iron to keep the folding of the neck after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf2211be-f1e9-4675-b409-2769c7749bfb/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.49.06.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial At the other side of the lining part of the neck, fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9b3b531-3b7e-43d8-bdd9-130e2c55c20b/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.50.19.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold it again and sew to finish the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f481f1d9-f4f4-44f3-8cb6-87de855e785c/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.52.05.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the ruffle part, connect two rectangles together at the seam line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fa35148-596f-41f5-afb1-1832c272ebdf/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.52.25.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then finish one width line, which is the ending line of the dress, by folding the end fabric inside twice with 1 cm each time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10fa7c52-cabc-4b2e-ae3d-0884a1fd5c9e/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.52.48.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial And sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed89d9c5-48c4-4b0e-b90c-a92deb33b804/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.53.24.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial At the other width line, which is the top of the ruffle part, make two loose seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9977bee-44e6-47c3-a203-60d96646811d/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.53.49.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then create the gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c0d094f-dd07-439b-8425-56184d218c0e/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.54.45.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/078b7c88-ac9f-4eb3-b4cb-49e9b82f2081/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.57.11.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the ruffle hem to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19bcfb6d-e1f3-41f9-bbbe-ef1bd742b913/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+17.59.27.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting the sleeve, connect the under-armpit line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ead499c3-86e5-4a07-b173-5c602d105b69/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.00.04.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then finish the end of the sleeve by folding the end fabric inside twice with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/386569bf-dd54-4dba-987b-fbf32cee205b/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.01.31.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial At the sleeve line of the sleeve, make loose seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc683654-e75b-496c-975d-dd6185b7c0d5/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.01.43.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Then create the gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23607a02-bb55-4aaf-8d9a-3b6dc6f27da2/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.03.15.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial The gathering fabric should be around the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53c4db8c-3598-4531-bb97-6228fea4cd2c/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.03.05.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial And the final width should be the same as the sleeve line at the bodice part so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ee36356-38ba-4143-9761-482c5a77a622/Screenshot+2024-08-29+at+18.06.44.png Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect the sleeves to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2198f273-c62c-4e7b-9676-f76aaa68cedf/DIY+Square+neck+dress+with+ruffle+hem+and+side+pocket+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724920628490-D96WVKQNST2JK80HHJP2/344811286_895452374861771_1693484983181677578_n.jpg Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724921338452-DSMCDC4IY3U875T0TCZ1/344589602_269909842218585_8326125732789039424_n.jpg Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724920627006-R0SVZ8INWSEI2ZKNKPL0/344778400_2023969047934679_8512889681130384884_n.jpg Blog - DIY Square neck dress with ruffle hem and side pocket | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-paper-bag-skirt-from-old-jeans-idea-to-reuse-your-old-jeans monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5e3dc27-ddfc-4296-97fd-e9e7861c6bd0/DIY+Paper+bag+skirt+from+old+jeans+-+Idea+to+reuse+your+old+jeans Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be2b4595-2375-4d66-858c-a4c00383edc0/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+19.41.13.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans A pair of old jeans in a small size Elastic band (2 cm width) Safety pins Fabric pins Thread Measuring tape Scissors Fabric marker Sewing machine Seam ripper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2c8ede1-86d4-4bb7-82ce-883bf0768819/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+19.40.54.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans First step, fold one leg of the jeans to the front pocket and check the length—it's 44 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1e4f181-f56e-4881-90f4-f711029759a3/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+19.42.10.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans After that, measure that length from the end of the legs and draw a line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bbb8863-51fb-43d3-87eb-2da63b625306/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+19.43.00.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans After cutting, there will be two pieces of the legs with a 44 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e66b28b-92d0-4d07-9a67-fc53d04a2faf/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+19.43.19.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Cut one side of the leg to open it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/243ac931-035d-4db1-8d99-d1a7f3439015/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.36.29.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Then measure the length of the legs without the ending seam—it's 42 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a3d6bdf-0bfc-4c00-8fb3-ec807b3e2774/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.37.57.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans After cutting the ending seam, make two rectangles with the maximum width of the legs, which is 23 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edad25f2-c88e-4673-89e5-503254284d0c/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.39.21.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Moving to the top of the jeans, un-sew the two back pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/359c3b2b-62db-4254-8947-38be9f6a2f13/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.39.50.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Then cut the seam at the two legs and the crotch lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54cfea21-7e79-470e-b14e-6e15eac81b06/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.42.10.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans After that, make two rectangles with 42 cm length and the maximum width available from them. In the end, there will be four pieces of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44cd71d6-efb2-49b5-befc-605eaccb0136/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.47.37.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Overlock the fabric before gathering them together with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b03072ce-9a6a-4a96-b06d-8ff6acb152f1/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.48.06.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3859d7ef-522f-4a83-b1d4-a9a917535752/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.48.25.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Ensure the width of the skirt is at least half of the hip size plus 10 cm or bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40261f6c-c597-4559-9d6d-103168501a92/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.50.03.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Draw a straight line at 6 cm under the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a612f5fb-cf99-4262-a45c-6768f7ebb187/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.50.29.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Then, draw another line in the middle, which is 3 cm under the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf218842-97cb-428a-8582-429e65fd68c6/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.51.07.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Fold the fabric inside at the 6 cm line and use pins to hold the fold. Then, sew along the 3 cm line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afbc5f6d-3c96-46ef-bbe6-fcb937f59596/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.51.51.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Use an elastic band with a 2 cm width for this skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b51c9fc-c9c0-4319-879b-811c528342c3/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.52.53.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Measure the width of the elastic band into the skirt before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8aeeb18-7237-491e-8d56-d21767a99292/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.53.26.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Use safety pins to insert the elastic band inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a58db95b-bad3-4ed9-ba3c-66fb53a54817/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.54.29.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Then, close the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c8658c4-5f29-4476-b325-d3976d95b357/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.55.06.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans For the end of the skirt, fold the fabric inside to hide the raw edge, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99c0ed00-43e2-44f0-93a7-db512c38ef79/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.56.59.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans The next step is making the belt for the skirt using leftover fabric from the waistband of the jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e9ba6a9-c1d9-4ee0-a5ba-0d554d3d9be6/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.57.29.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Un-sew the waistband first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f417e16-ade9-4294-a2d6-50fcbba9b294/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.58.47.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Then, remove the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12d224f6-3773-459e-9196-4447a6c68123/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.59.20.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Connect each piece together and sew to create a long belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f210000d-e519-4593-bf52-da3c5e8f3c11/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+20.59.53.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Fold the two edges of the belt inside along the old fold to hide the raw edges, then sew. This creates the fabric belt for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a8db6f2-1091-47a3-8825-3ba4809440f0/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+21.01.48.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans To keep the belt on the skirt, make belt loops using those from the old jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b6b5211-4d75-4d90-8dce-79f19b6baacd/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+21.01.35.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans Use three of them: two on the sides… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71a6e768-96c6-4eb7-b2a5-70d2ee0d2035/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+21.00.46.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans …and one in the middle at the back. Sew them into the skirt at the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2cc0eb5-e7e9-4c61-98a5-8c2208bbc4ae/DIY+Paper+bag+skirt+from+old+jeans+-+Idea+to+reuse+your+old+jeans Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans - Make it stand out DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724855714052-GY35164IVR4M2H8F17BH/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+21.33.47.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724855698567-XZME1O9QFM42HO5VGJ28/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+21.32.04.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724855694713-14C9JTGHUM8PS46S0QZV/Screenshot+2024-08-28+at+21.33.28.png Blog - DIY Paper bag skirt from old jeans - Idea to reuse your old jeans https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-bridesmaid-dress/cowl-neck-dress-open-back-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db14b2ae-ee4e-4e91-9d14-8c995a925f0c/DIY+Bridesmaid+dress%2FCowl+neck+dress+open+back+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/065a53f8-a618-402a-b71b-408663590cca/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.49.54.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Silk in light pink color Measuring tape Chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f717ce63-4ecb-4214-9537-b051c3290264/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.51.22.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Drawing a rectangle with 58 cm width, which is 1/2 of the hip size plus 10 cm… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dff88a58-d206-4cbb-b888-d747a07666d4/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.52.19.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial … and 130 cm length, which is the length of the dress plus 20 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c154f8b-f9fb-485a-a638-82b45b83759f/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.53.32.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial At the top of the front, drawing a straight line at 20 cm from the edge of a rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8a5c5d1-3a5b-4c80-8fc4-d7f926dc084b/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.54.38.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then fold the fabric at that line so it will be the falling neck area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/220f1f74-b2ae-4e1e-b652-51dc4d102824/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.57.01.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial At two sides of the rectangle, go inside 6 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/991541eb-0b13-4c7d-a523-79d803d83501/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.56.41.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial And, draw a straight line with 12 cm width, which is the width of the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59976ccd-4205-4328-95ae-34398e8deae2/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.57.49.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial After that, make two marks 2 cm away from that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3aa877f8-87f9-41d5-914f-fb52d7ccfb44/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.59.34.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then, draw a curved line to connect that mark to the end of the straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3237cd1-3e57-4109-8c2f-71e3a0d89ded/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.00.52.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial From the end of the curved line, go straight down 14 cm, which is the width from under the bust to the belly button, and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11e25435-c183-42f1-8ed4-044ed1c70d83/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.01.19.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial From there, go inside 5 cm and make another mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cd0931e-c541-496d-9fed-600db2519f53/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.02.51.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then, connect that mark to the end of the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/970100e3-dff0-4caa-9923-4d984b3bf0a3/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.02.20.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Make sure that the width of the curved line is half of the bust size plus 4 cm… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34b82bbb-2e57-41e3-ad2f-d3a352083fdb/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.02.27.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial … and the width of the two last marks is half of the belly size plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bebab9af-02db-4121-8146-b01b986b93c4/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.05.44.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial From the last mark, go down 30 cm, which is the width from the belly to over the buttock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c04aba8-5cd0-494f-b9e9-d19a707744ae/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.06.32.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then connect them to the last mark before drawing a curved line to finish the front body of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6ef5067-4193-4596-9389-ec7dbab01c28/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.08.23.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Drawing two rectangles with 3 cm width and 30 cm length and another two shorter rectangles with 3 cm width and 8 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70738ccd-4579-40dc-abc1-a6b92c281b39/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.08.45.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Fold them in half and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/083ea0c5-971d-4fb0-9fa1-3b045acf6ed8/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.09.20.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial To turn them right-side out, use a hair clip and make a small hole at one end of the tie to put the hair clip inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca16c059-b8b8-4a8b-9cc6-049607aed1d4/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.10.00.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then move the hair clip inside the hole of the ties to another end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11a51c5d-4d5e-44a7-a3f3-564ac70db06e/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.10.23.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial After that, use the iron to make it straight and nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b8eca29-c48c-49fd-b435-5a4e807ff84b/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.11.02.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then attach the long ties to the top of the front body at two sides of the falling neck. Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77e33c6e-db4c-4b54-acca-956e3a76e6ad/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.11.43.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial After the first sewing, make another seam next to the previous one to keep the extra fabric inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ae28d54-b883-4b91-9232-42a675a4acb6/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.12.05.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then use the iron to keep them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed949527-c9a9-4216-bc29-ebfa9b7822e1/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.14.18.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Moving to the back of the dress, drawing a rectangle with 58 cm width, which is half of the hip size plus 10 cm… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89800165-a6c9-44bd-94dd-cf31a233aeb3/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.14.38.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial … and 98 cm length, which is the length of the dress minus 12 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2342f983-c201-4a88-98ec-ebaeeec15fd6/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.15.24.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial At the top of the dress, go inside 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24029ff6-3707-4ab3-837e-f5a67b0f9abd/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.16.33.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial And draw a straight line down with a 10 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c4aeb0e-9ee6-4f24-ac68-033f73d5c8b7/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.17.35.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then draw a line to connect two ends of that straight line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/410b540f-c35b-4b10-9793-2519d25e50ee/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.17.48.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Make a mark at the center of the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f403eaa5-f5ec-42b6-ae21-e4b7015d269f/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.18.50.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial And draw an arc line from the top to go through that mark to another side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/761a58b9-af8c-46e7-b0e6-347980417151/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.18.57.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial From the top of the arc line, go down 14 cm and make another mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bf0483c-381e-4d05-a998-2321d691905a/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.20.51.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial From that mark, go inside 2 cm and mark again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4e38b18-a806-4771-8dca-1aedb4adc304/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.21.33.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then connect that mark to the first mark at the top of the arc line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/406aa706-8e87-46be-ac8d-92e3f39d0b2b/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.22.05.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial From the last mark, go down 30 cm, which is the width from the belly to over the buttock, and mark again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/726a2a6a-f445-4657-8260-58e356b91fe8/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.23.07.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then draw a line to connect these marks together before drawing a curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3e70416-1755-43f7-b938-677a77101aa5/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.25.31.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial To make the back of the dress fit, make two triangular seams at the top of the back along the edge line. In the center of the arc line, go out 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25351125-790a-4ac4-851a-be2f12311dfc/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.26.37.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial And draw a straight line with 20 cm length from there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/beab1c85-5ddc-4c7c-a7d8-1f26ec1bcfd2/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.27.15.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then, draw two triangles with a 1 cm width on two sides of that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfec2c45-ac66-4079-a639-a1665833bc2d/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.27.40.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial After that, fold the two triangles together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6c996b7-1185-48f8-83cb-21e9a3ed5aaf/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.29.23.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial To make the lining inside the back body, apply the back body to the fabric and use pins to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99c50d8a-8dce-449c-9589-569386d7fe7c/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.29.47.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then cut along the line of the back body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77db58b5-36a8-4ce2-b715-83a7e169c822/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.31.56.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Use a circle to make the connection between the long ties and the short ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8503a8a0-2586-4de9-930e-e879d51977aa/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.32.39.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Fix the short ties at the top of the triangles between the back body and the lining, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/975409ff-f158-4e0a-b4dc-59b810531ac0/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.33.46.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial After sewing, turn it inside out and make another seam next to the previous one to keep the extra fabric attached to the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a1f5036-d8fe-48de-9c91-b2acea5da897/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.34.41.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then iron to keep it in place. Don't forget to overlock the fabric after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03b7dc01-900b-4776-9522-cc3b9ab3a964/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.35.21.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Now attach the front and back bodies together on one side. Use pins to hold them together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/976986d0-68b0-4c61-a78d-52a705adc835/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.37.18.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial On the other side, attach an invisible zipper with the same color as the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d76826db-fd23-42c9-96fa-8432a1b55099/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.38.16.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Fix one side of the zipper to the back body first and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c6f32a0-97cf-4e0c-89f8-1498667e8657/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.38.51.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial Then close the zipper, fix the other side to the front body, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d47edf4f-7713-4d75-83ec-d4c0ded11d4a/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.39.25.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial After that, sew from the end of the zipper to the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18e5af6d-8f39-4b02-9e58-c1bb8e379e94/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.41.27.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial At the bottom of the dress, double fold the fabric to hide the raw edge, then sew to finish the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbbe1a1f-aab0-4336-acee-c7ecfaaecdc0/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.42.11.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial For the top of the zipper, hand-sew to hide it inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb04256c-c4b8-4f24-9e4a-8feae8e2ba0e/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+18.43.15.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial The last step is to connect the long ties to the short ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/165c5457-2f61-4971-a54c-4a2f8d2a172a/DIY+Bridesmaid+dress%2FCowl+neck+dress+open+back+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724327129229-XXYP2JGUVOCKIX75QA6L/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.48.55.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724327143423-BILQJV3T3GBX71BP2YPI/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.49.15.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1724327129481-33F28693L55BN0LX4U4W/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+17.48.27.png Blog - DIY Bridesmaid dress/Cowl neck dress open back - Step by step tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-smocked-dress-from-scratch-dress-for-the-besties monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33461a22-7de7-4aa0-b3e9-19ab273cdf67/DIY+SMOCKED+DRESS+from+scratch+-+Dress+for+the+besties Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca1e9963-e7b8-4cd3-a72f-7360f6a64c24/DIY+SMOCKED+DRESS+from+scratch+-+Dress+for+the+besties Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5dae43cd-9d81-430e-8853-af0fcd7f2bab/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.18.48.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties 1 m of loose linen fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ecdec070-549c-4f06-aee0-178b4aa8c13f/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.19.02.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Fold the fabric in half and measure the width of the dress desired—53 cm, which is 1.5 times a half of bust size. The total width of the dress will be 106 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87676bb6-b8f1-434c-9afd-6fbd7b5c45bd/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.21.17.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Make sure it is bigger than the hip size to create the puffy effect for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba8ea1e4-adb1-4137-8ccc-acb8e47a179b/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.21.45.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Next step, measure the length of the dress—75 cm, which is the length from the bust to above the knee or wherever preferred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1beb7e8b-78bb-4524-b794-8b30d2c5f8d1/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.23.31.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Then, cut along the drawing line so in the end, there will be a rectangle with 106 cm width and 75 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f96c088-2003-4e94-b193-efccd533c9e8/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.24.08.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties At the width of the rectangle, fold the edge twice to hide the raw cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b85d0eaf-37f2-46e1-8a56-e9715bd093c8/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.25.07.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Fold it as small as possible, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84848379-de62-4f8a-9a3d-2c05bbf9e532/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.25.57.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties From the top, measure 2 cm down and draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8457f0ed-f28c-4654-ad5c-d2aaa95086d5/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.26.51.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Then, from that line, measure 20 cm down, which is the bust width, and draw another horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80947cac-d3f3-47d4-935f-020abe854230/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.28.03.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Between these two lines, draw other lines 1 cm apart from each other. These will be the lines for the shirring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc39d55b-5d73-4305-a1f4-da19ebd3706a/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.29.23.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Use the elastic thread as the under thread and sew with normal straight stitching to create the shirring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42f3cc62-14c6-4ca0-981b-eecd10db44c6/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.30.56.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Now, make the button area for the dress by drawing two rectangles, each 5 cm width and 75 cm length, which is the length of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4efb04d7-8f75-4183-b48a-847a40697dbc/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.31.17.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties After that, I connect one end of each rectangle together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0dfe641-5986-4854-b205-43b71e45cd8f/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.32.23.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Then, use an iron to create folds at the edges of the long rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27f62f8b-2715-4e4f-8026-59ecfa14a952/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.33.11.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Connect each side of the rectangle to one side of the dress, from the top to the end then use the pins to hold them together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3183108e-c065-457b-8c06-a5f570458d66/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.35.00.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Next step, finish the bottom of the dress by folding the fabric twice, similar to what was done for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db0efcae-ae65-457f-a037-bd5555998bcf/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.35.19.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Then, sew the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2538e39f-ad95-40dc-9801-e8abbc09eb5d/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.36.54.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Make the ties for the dress by drawing four rectangles, each 3 cm wide and around 55 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdd4234d-25f5-4201-b80f-bfbec84f9b77/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.38.04.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties After cutting, fold them in half and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a14f4ca-baa3-4d3b-8876-733644dd3bcd/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.38.43.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Use a small safety pin to turn them right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a40c3fb-0d47-48ad-828d-30ee7da2986f/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.39.25.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties The last step is to attach the ties to the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bf069cd-8c8b-4e2d-bdb2-d7af1763b63f/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.40.07.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties Then, sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b90ff36-d03a-4c8b-8bb7-c33f44c31b17/Screenshot+2024-08-22+at+15.40.53.png Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties For a final touch, add wooden buttons to the button area to give the dress a vintage vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fc2b124-2fd5-4eb1-af2f-3a28142be2c5/DIY+SMOCKED+DRESS+from+scratch+-+Dress+for+the+besties.jpg Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties - Make it stand out DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71e0bb77-629e-46d6-9208-ebf5e484e02c/104021574_2623959544590433_835025642997932821_n.jpg Blog - DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch - Dress for the besties - Make it stand out DIY SMOCKED DRESS from scratch https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-halter-dress-with-ruffle-hem-last-minute-valentine-diy monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19c56896-05f9-44e3-b26f-a909fd9582e8/F10HXQD9Cvg-HD.jpg Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87e1c07f-0a6c-42c3-99e2-cb644755cd37/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.01.36.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY A pink linen fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63c85513-e3e7-4096-a1e4-4f1398949739/DIY+HALTER+DRESS+with+Ruffle+hem+-+Last+minute+Valentine+DIY Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/195aab9b-688d-4cd9-96b1-8cdcbbcdc906/Pattern.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY - Make it stand out The dress pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b397015b-e3ff-4185-8fc6-6adc86ac09dc/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.02.17.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY After cutting, overlock the fabric and use zigzag stitching with the sewing machine… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15b02104-63b9-485a-b091-7ae252d00bd0/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.02.54.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY …and the fake overlocking presser foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0658c80e-ea0f-472e-bc86-ad503b594fb6/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.04.44.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Connect the front and back of the dress at the sides using pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fd38c1c-a8cf-4ee0-87dc-ac091ccce42f/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.06.25.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Next, create the ruffled hand of the dress by drawing a rectangle with a width of 30 cm and a length of 200 cm (double the hip size or longer). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f72ad1c-3492-472a-8c48-16b7d7f8fec3/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.06.52.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Overlock the fabric after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ab50440-374c-4842-9337-c0e86f5708f3/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.07.10.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Make a loose seam along one edge of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7418aa9-7eda-4f27-8646-1a334015bfb6/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.07.34.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Use the maximum width setting on the sewing machine to create the loosest seam possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd0ccec9-b793-4523-af0e-ac8b4b1ef7e4/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.08.56.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY To create the ruffle, hold one thread while pulling the other, making it easier to control the ruffle by pulling the upper thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d42ccd1-626d-47b3-b7a7-963bd640c465/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.09.17.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Make sure that the length of the ruffle matches the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6f41670-27aa-413e-8e28-248958a5d092/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.09.40.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Attach the ruffle to the end of the dress using pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/331a855b-53a5-4e3f-9a01-f8e216c41bf1/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.10.17.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY After that, sew the two ends of the rectangle together to finish the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/593f9f98-079d-43e6-94a8-a4098065c7cf/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.11.07.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Fold the fabric at the end of the ruffle (now the end of the dress) inward by about 1 cm to hide the raw edge, pin the fold in place, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2da522a3-be26-431c-b617-6e95dec17669/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.12.25.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Moving to the top of the dress, fold the fabric inward by about 1 cm at the hand part to hide the raw edge, similar to what was done at the end of the dress, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e78cb3af-ca82-4226-9405-cb2f931cd522/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.12.58.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY From the top, measure down 10 cm and draw a line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adb10b35-cabe-4ed4-b582-543d53fe2b6b/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.13.23.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Fold the fabric inward to meet that line, then sew to create a halter area. Repeat this process for both the front and back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef89c764-3e8d-40d6-99d7-ea12b9b40345/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.14.24.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Next, make the ties for the dress using the leftover fabric. Cut two rectangles with a width of 10 cm and a length of about 40 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6da25956-b671-4e26-9354-f40fa0b88648/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.14.48.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Connect them at one end to form a long tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56de727b-124b-4581-bb9a-611166e20f83/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.15.19.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Fold the two edges of the fabric together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1585f082-6e4f-427b-8030-c46eea6d9d00/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.16.00.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Create a curved seam at both ends of the ties… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3acbad42-9af1-4119-980c-667d39fda957/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.15.51.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY … and leave a small unsewn space in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/908dd983-766a-4f43-87c0-f1c41fb504e3/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.18.18.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY To turn the ties inside out, use a long stick to push from one end to the unsewn space in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ffa9439-7bc5-4049-95a2-8cfcc7b96e0d/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.18.37.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY After that, use an iron to make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01c9524c-adbc-4d4c-8c93-15f73f419a9d/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.19.41.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Insert the tie into the halter area created earlier, using a safety pin to thread the tie through the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ffbd392-1ab2-4111-b955-36bb2048c038/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.20.21.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY Make sure that the tie is threaded from the front to the back, so the two ends meet at one side of the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5f89cf4-e1cd-4634-aa85-57ffb7d052b4/DIY+HALTER+DRESS+with+Ruffle+hem+-+Last+minute+Valentine+DIY Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723796998098-0JSFLCK3S0UN16RF5HR2/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.26.10.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723797005421-5MX4KEB6E2CY8T9R3UYY/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.27.27.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723797023934-9KJGCLTE9CSB0MA7HH6E/Screenshot+2024-08-16+at+15.24.54.png Blog - DIY HALTER DRESS with Ruffle hem - Last minute Valentine DIY https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-classic-puff-sleeve-dress-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c93139bb-e08f-4b6e-95d3-5dc18a147da3/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Classic puff sleeve dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/751c1799-1ead-493f-a221-6b1e34e5942c/2024-08-14+16_31_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial 2.5m of cotton fabric in floral printing Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/729d2ca6-fe9d-47d1-9a88-49b1eb27d90d/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38a17419-a936-47d8-8808-0fdeb3241339/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4707628-1628-4777-9ff9-6804d124b8b3/4.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fb339af-6f96-4c05-8018-9b6e5101d067/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db2f5d77-7c30-443e-857f-78d9c7190664/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fe50dbf-ccc2-4ec7-bb63-9c2535443fce/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5300dcd-4ffa-462b-96ea-f29bbaa1991b/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca9d998b-6a11-4a13-8afa-c642b421c3be/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24857dd8-7965-432f-989e-11ad3ebe1e02/2024-08-14+16_32_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Transfer the dart markings from the pattern to your fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8bbe87a-4f2f-479f-92f8-53276c4dcb2a/2024-08-14+16_32_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric along these lines and stitch to create the darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7b01c60-a8ff-4462-8e6f-30a737a7bd55/2024-08-14+16_33_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Pin the two back bodice pieces together along the center back seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8225c4f-b0f8-4bf8-91fc-970a82fce8da/2024-08-14+16_33_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark at 15 cm down from the top of the back bodice – this will be the opening for the back neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c346ff24-f2f2-410b-85a4-ac41bca43c2b/2024-08-14+16_33_51-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the remaining portion of the back bodice seam together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97502018-ed92-44fb-9337-aaea5a86942d/2024-08-14+16_34_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the opening by folding the fabric inwards twice (0.5 cm each fold) and stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2dfc7c1d-589a-47bc-8fdd-1450a353a16f/2024-08-14+16_34_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the shoulder lines and side lines to join the front and back bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a22f610-2a89-4328-b948-09ec0730ebca/2024-08-14+16_35_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long strip of fabric (3.5 cm wide and 100 cm long) for the neckline binding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b89c7367-3d8a-4885-9fc2-036f08a7aadd/2024-08-14+16_35_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Align the center of the fabric strip with the center of the front neckline and pin them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52532493-b081-4d12-906f-59b562470587/2024-08-14+16_35_46-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the strip around the entire neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ca7134f-67d5-4006-abd5-ba054c2358c7/2024-08-14+16_36_31-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the remaining fabric strip inwards twice first and make the last fold with all of them inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/389fbf6a-c0dd-40f6-9864-5832efc5b411/2024-08-14+16_37_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Stitch along the fold to create a clean finish. The extra fabric can be used to create ties for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc7dc085-b182-4ace-aa0b-26fd590b11b1/2024-08-14+16_37_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the bottom edge of the sleeve by folding the fabric inward twice (0.5 cm each fold) and stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/415d213d-2e7c-4499-8aca-c8289fa4279f/2024-08-14+16_37_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw a line 8 cm above the finished sleeve edge – this will be the placement for the elastic band casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/941a032f-6df9-4ccd-a8a5-d3bef21339e8/2024-08-14+16_38_14-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a long strip of fabric (3 cm wide and 50 cm long) for the elastic band casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51a28220-56a4-48e6-b278-bf8644e4db63/2024-08-14+16_38_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Align this strip with the marked line on the sleeve and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d56d495-6b08-4fe8-9178-f5d7979bbc1f/2024-08-14+16_39_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Create a second line 2 cm from the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d341b3f-eddb-486f-a836-4a1191072088/2024-08-14+16_40_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the other fabric edge inward 0.5 cm first then keep folding it to the marked line and iron flat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daeea32a-658e-4afd-b0ec-5a7f0af29e66/2024-08-14+16_40_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew along the folded edge to create a casing for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4edb8fc-a216-42d5-a2e8-837abb76456e/2024-08-14+16_41_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band slightly longer than your arm width (about 26 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7fe5c33-839a-412b-8ed0-eaccfb0c6cbb/2024-08-14+16_41_58-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Insert the elastic into the casing and sew the ends together to secure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d802b09-2910-4777-807a-03fd03e7c38d/2024-08-14+16_42_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the under armpit lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eee45a7e-b918-4766-9483-6986934c36a8/2024-08-14+16_42_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew a loose seam along the top edge of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c194eb18-a791-4442-9270-8299275bd39a/2024-08-14+16_43_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Create a gathering fabric from the loose seam. Adjust the gathers to match the sleeve opening on the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56474644-9eaf-43f5-8a69-ec9f01c93924/2024-08-14+16_49_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the sleeves to the bodice at the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ee88bcd-239f-4d22-853b-34d5f1b33297/2024-08-14+16_52_28-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a large rectangle for the skirt with 93 cm width and 8 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d35d7b8a-da94-4bba-a9ae-a0797bafaffc/2024-08-14+16_52_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark a point 7 cm down from the top edge on each side of the skirt for the pocket placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d495ebe4-0ae2-46ff-be1e-ea22d439e30f/2024-08-14+16_53_10-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the pocket to the marked position with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ccd858c-d2d9-4ae6-9eda-c594a41a10df/2024-08-14+16_53_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Add the pockets on both sides and sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3926118-cd62-4028-9481-847a37d39418/2024-08-14+16_53_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Repeat the steps to create another skirt piece with pockets. Sew the two skirt pieces together along the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97717ce5-a95c-4011-a105-c44c9004cb7c/2024-08-14+16_54_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Measure and mark at 14 cm down from the top of the pocket - this will be its opening part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b244203-549f-4a8d-aa1e-bbc4b1c8ea2e/2024-08-14+16_54_23-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Stitch the rest of the pocket together to create the depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7bc49068-23e7-44cb-9a3e-85a3047777a1/2024-08-14+16_54_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark a line at 8 cm above the bottom edge of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5639f2b-2d6e-4e02-8046-e4e2750d3bc6/2024-08-14+16_55_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside 1 cm first then continue folding it to the marked line. Sew to finish the end of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc001b3e-813a-4aa6-b65c-3d05897396e8/2024-08-14+16_55_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew a loose seam along the top edge of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b50f2fe-2823-4a19-8523-769e12c1baa4/2024-08-14+16_56_09-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Adjust the gathers to match the bodice width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15bcaef9-68c1-4be4-abb0-8ff8aa729024/2024-08-14+16_56_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the skirt part to the bodice to complete the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33c6a98c-64de-4045-88b1-bb4e3bee878c/279756577_703802861040597_6992446029718949584_n.jpg Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Classic puff sleeve dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9227b7b-d131-4b09-add0-6a3095da066f/DIY+Classic+puff+sleeve+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Classic puff sleeve dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-boho-off-the-shoulder-shirt-re-use-my-old-maxi-dress monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/373967c2-def5-4c02-8cff-5321aa773b2c/DIY+BOHO+OFF+THE+SHOULDER+SHIRT+-+RE-USE+MY+OLD+MAXI+DRESS.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4ddd169-1034-4597-93f6-e9ff99a9002c/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+01.24.33.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS An old maxi dress Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1258229-f3be-44fe-ba60-d20597d2a718/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+01.25.57.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Divide the maxi dress into 3 parts. The lowest part of the maxi dress will be the body of the off-shoulder shirt, and the last two parts of the dress will be the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae4f8b55-5f59-4e79-8882-09e294adddc1/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+01.25.42.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS For the body part, cut two sides on the top to make the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63254c8a-3809-4429-8d72-4545839330f2/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+01.29.34.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS The side used is 6 cm for the width and 10 centimeters for the length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b5b6acc-2d20-4290-b48d-218f0e7fa657/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+01.30.08.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Cut one side and fold the fabric to cut for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb1d9aba-e7eb-4c66-9598-301ada78b2e5/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+01.30.42.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Cut the top of the old maxi dress into two pieces to make the top for the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ff1d035-2e01-48bc-8747-189b2416233d/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.00.56.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Because the fabric was not straight, iron it before doing so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/861596c8-9a96-49bf-8557-aef2e44e9505/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.02.40.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS To make the right measurements, put the body part on the fabric and draw along the line of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/932471cf-1c5d-46e5-83ac-00bae026b89e/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.02.54.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS For the width of the hands, use 13 cm at a comfortable width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c35c17f-4db3-4f93-894c-6fd320f2e38c/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.03.24.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Then cut it with 2 cm extra to the drawing line to give space for sewing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12ab0822-25c3-49ee-972d-e2ed9094e827/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.04.57.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Use the middle part of the maxi dress to create the puff hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7c036df-8c0a-466e-bc73-f7bb59315d91/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.05.08.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS And, use a line to connect two parts of the hands together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/959191d8-7223-4d77-9e19-44e4475fdef6/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.06.52.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Hand-sew to create the puff hand, as it is also easy to match with the other part of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea05c4d8-b5c5-4efb-b7ea-1cc193e7d5ca/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.07.29.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Then sew two parts of two hands together with the line in the middle, and do the same for the other hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f834e15-dc8c-4071-95f3-92d9e088f6fb/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.09.32.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Use the lining fabric of the old maxi dress to turn it into the back of the off-shoulder shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2521f1c1-a8cb-4d4a-a59a-c5aa147ea71d/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.08.57.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Apply the body part to the lining fabric and draw two sides of the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20d9f4d0-fe9d-41eb-a69b-508b74a191fa/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.10.13.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Then cut by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1101a0e2-fc38-49e2-99e5-802917ca7caf/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.18.22.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS To avoid the lining fabric from dropping during sewing, hand-sew it to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00165736-0357-458b-8c7a-884648dc15fc/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.19.12.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Next step, sew the body part and two hands together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/843f61ee-f748-4fb5-a7a2-707af67e8e7b/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.21.14.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS For the neck of the shirt, use a rubber band to make it fit the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf8d8dcb-3904-469c-8632-e4b1745aea6a/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.23.33.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Two tips for this part: draw the rubber band around the shoulder and tie it to a comfortable level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3994e699-8a9c-4ed8-a47f-e68d273203c1/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.22.04.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Hand-sew before using the machine to help sew easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/861de2c1-5e46-4a08-9bd1-ec7c31c882d7/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.24.33.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS Do not forget to stretch the fabric straight when sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ca46e14-8d08-4e61-b22a-07d79515437e/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.25.42.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS The last step is to un-sew the hand-stitching before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a03cb3be-7281-4695-afa8-bcd8d0640d5c/DIY+BOHO+OFF+THE+SHOULDER+SHIRT+-+RE-USE+MY+OLD+MAXI+DRESS Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS - Make it stand out DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723275041855-V03TD7UM1DTLWF4E60TC/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.28.46.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723275030740-OISGCK1GZARVHSP5ON0K/Screenshot+2024-08-10+at+14.28.32.png Blog - DIY BOHO OFF THE SHOULDER SHIRT - RE-USE MY OLD MAXI DRESS https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-party-dress-deep-v-neck-open-back-dress-christmas-new-year-2020-outfit-idea monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20844e7b-c0b0-438e-9099-1d07ad048afb/DIY+PARTY+DRESS+-+Deep+V-neck+open+back+dress+-+Christmas+%26+New+Year+2020+outfit+idea Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/840711e6-a92a-4722-93f7-2d94db2bcb30/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+15.03.07.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Spandex fabric with a twinkle and a black lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f19b756-75ee-4f38-b426-e541f2e0829a/2.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea - Make it stand out The top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da0a2f31-98d2-4f03-b8e7-8b7c718bc11b/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+15.34.30.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Repeat the same process for the black linen fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97cb1b09-0c39-4863-8d50-2bc8a6e7a69e/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+15.33.24.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea After cutting, connect the main fabric to the lining with pins to form the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c0f44ad-50a0-442a-abc4-840ea70be762/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+15.44.09.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Draw two rectangles with a width of 4 cm and a length of 60 cm. Then, draw two shorter rectangles with a width of 4 cm and a length of 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/807cd85c-1661-4fba-ad03-5d66fd35716b/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.07.54.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Fold the rectangles in half, pin them in place, and then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da718870-bf5a-43d0-b773-957f0bdf4a02/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.09.07.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea After sewing, use safety pins to turn them inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a4c7d03-a547-4d98-8fb8-6ff0fcf85d8b/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.09.37.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Connect the long tie to the top of the triangle that forms the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88ab002e-09c6-4c34-a770-2655139e4285/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.09.57.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea And connect the short tie to the end of the triangle, 15 cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a346a63-cbf6-4f88-bfed-a29d685b1375/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.11.12.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Don’t forget to insert a circle ring into the short tie before connecting them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e10626fd-0a39-49ab-b803-4ec15d329bb6/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.11.58.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c74e58c-dcac-4034-b6c3-af2c9b48dfe6/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.12.25.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Then, sew another seam next to the previous one to keep the fabric on one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39483d6f-88c9-4e3e-87cd-2ae74181c884/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.13.26.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Use an iron to keep them stay there after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8636aa37-0088-4ca8-9711-3eb6b33c79d3/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.17.38.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Overlock the end of the triangle to connect the main fabric to the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10e3d63a-9761-4736-984c-17dc9d88ef81/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.19.35.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Then, make a bind stitch to create a ruffle for the front of the top, focusing on the bust area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e627f264-c83a-4627-afc7-4c8a9a82112a/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.20.52.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Remember just do it for the bust area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d182b046-52e1-4439-931b-ca474e94db2b/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.21.29.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Make sure that the width at the end is half the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/795e2378-a667-4169-a5f5-b3918cc5bee4/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.43.20.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Draw a rectangle with a width of 6 cm and a length of 72 cm (the underbust size plus 2 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25d95719-12a9-4ac5-ab00-743a5c38fb66/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.43.11.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Repeat the process on the lining fabric as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0ad7742-f74f-4aaf-ab3c-fcdccb44b2cc/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.44.48.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Connect the waistband to the top of the dress, ensuring that the triangle at the top is positioned between the two waistbands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73947296-4090-4256-ad78-c315ab79a5e7/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.45.06.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Pin them in place, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/227f5e86-2093-4745-9276-68afeb59e9c7/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.45.59.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea After sewing, sew another seam next to the previous one to keep the fabric on one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/285250e5-59cd-4660-b44c-85ec83c29f3e/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.47.05.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Overlock the end of the waistband to connect the main fabric to the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc3a7428-1aa5-43f9-b5c8-2479cf18e2f8/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.51.22.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Draw a rectangle with a width of 92 cm (double the hip size, or longer if desired) and a length of 50 cm (from underbust to just over the buttocks, or longer if preferred). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6bf30c29-134b-46c3-8194-b2c550a33fe9/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+16.51.11.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Repeat the same process for the black linen fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef3c3dd4-0f42-4c7f-a94a-25852bd24044/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.30.29.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea After cutting, make a bind stitch at one edge of the rectangle to create a ruffle for the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82cb7f0f-565f-4181-952e-e825bdfd2b24/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.32.30.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea The longer the rectangle, the more flowing the bottom will be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2c69acc-b53f-4efa-9491-a609dfb01949/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.32.14.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea However, make sure that the width of the bottom matches the length of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c85c409-a691-42ba-9301-3784c61a9142/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.34.37.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Connect the top and bottom of the dress at the waistband, positioning the top between the bottom layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a9b55f7-a469-46b2-a33d-e6befc8a6776/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.35.11.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Pin them in place, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5d4172f-f9bf-4e3a-9468-4ad203ae6f0e/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.35.41.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea After sewing, sew another seam next to the first one to keep the fabric on one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60b231e5-881c-43fb-a511-2e7d220de853/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.37.25.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Overlock the two sides of the bottom rectangle to connect the main and lining fabrics together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44e76830-df57-4d65-a396-39d835ff647b/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.39.33.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Next, install the zipper at the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e0c93f3-a47c-4a29-8541-dfccd337cd34/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.40.42.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Pin the two sides of the zipper to the bottom first, then open the zipper to pin the rest, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8e94d08-96d1-499f-9ef2-353512b21136/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.43.04.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea Sew the remaining portion of the bottom under the zipper together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f8b58e4-8fe3-412a-ad31-b596e9d6b011/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.43.42.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea For the top of the zipper, hand-sew to hide the extra on to inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0761fd7b-652e-4028-a3c3-39e0503728d8/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.45.23.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea The final step is to connect the long tie to the short tie, crossing them to form an X-line on the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c40f8c6-a8f9-4049-aa83-04f6101a1661/DIY+PARTY+DRESS+-+Deep+V-neck+open+back+dress+-+Christmas+%26+New+Year+2020+outfit+idea Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea - Make it stand out DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723204656891-HUYK9G1EYMLTHVO7WNLO/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.52.35.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723204657864-T4YBJ2JUV4G992KYXNYC/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.54.35.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1723204675659-PFY9OM82O06YNPDSO5VQ/Screenshot+2024-08-09+at+18.52.14.png Blog - DIY PARTY DRESS - Deep V-neck open back dress - Christmas & New Year 2020 outfit idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-button-up-dress-from-mens-shirt-refashion-mens-shirt-idea monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6bbba333-63ac-4246-a2a1-8181f82c4333/2.pptx+%285%29.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea DIY Button up dress from men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67ec49c3-9cb8-431a-8510-7abecd26e0a7/Screenshot+2024-08-02+161125.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea 3XL men's shirt Measuring tape Chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine Overlocker (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29a940a9-db54-44e4-adbf-b9995fc5221b/Screenshot+2024-08-02+161453.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea The first step is to cut off both sleeves of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb173610-3301-491b-a6fa-cc7470a917f0/Screenshot+2024-08-02+161545.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea From the neck, draw a straight line just below it to define the body of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0a10d47-2751-4f4d-8c7d-72ac66c1e151/Screenshot+2024-08-02+161838.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Then, draw another straight line to connect the top and bottom of the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5783b1f-8c7c-48ef-b26a-ae85d318034d/Screenshot+2024-08-02+161721.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea After cutting, be sure to overlock the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81fba37d-5a32-4bc0-9fe2-26503367dce0/Screenshot+2024-08-02+161731.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea At the top of the front body, measure 10cm to the left and right from the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb36d134-8852-4ccc-a776-ad42a6f73bfc/Screenshot+2024-08-02+162036.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Then, draw a straight line down to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f22ce058-9d45-4d8e-8da6-e9309c1bd972/Screenshot+2024-08-02+165626.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea On each line, draw another line 2cm from the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8a34b7b-ce70-4244-ae09-7af614a5875f/Screenshot+2024-08-02+165718.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea From the top of the line, measure down 18cm and mark the point, which is the width from under the bust to the belly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d66b0e8-9935-49f2-87d6-6b95361d29ed/Screenshot+2024-08-02+165849.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Connect the two outer lines to the center one from that mark to the end of the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/193ac173-4fbc-49c6-ba52-f93b4e930240/Screenshot+2024-08-02+165923.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Fold the body along the center line, pin it in place, and sew along the drawn line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92f7c9c2-ba54-40c7-b0b9-2ed483e2332e/Screenshot+2024-08-02+171006.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea The front body will have a top width of half the under bust size plus 2c and a bottom width of half the hip size plus 2cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76275939-636c-4449-b3f5-f025886034f2/Screenshot+2024-08-02+171614.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea For the back body, measure 13cm inward from the outside and mark the point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f9a821d-1e7c-4f61-b8ec-405e4208e047/Screenshot+2024-08-02+171526.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Then, draw a straight line from this mark to the end of the back body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfed57e4-2d15-41f3-9251-6ebb024f76f0/Screenshot+2024-08-02+171721.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Repeat the same process as for the front body by drawing two other lines, each 2cm from the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f4fd668-6e79-437c-be50-d34c47c331c2/Screenshot+2024-08-02+171818.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea And, 18cm down from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3083dd17-34e6-4737-9244-ea85ffc24254/Screenshot+2024-08-02+171958.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea The next steps are similar to the front body and after doing this, you will have the back body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4138133-e17a-42b3-8026-fcdff387af79/Screenshot+2024-08-02+172055.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Connect the front and back body pieces together at the sides by pinning them in place before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3328b5a2-82c9-44ff-aa10-6cac5b678300/Screenshot+2024-08-02+172219.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Next, create the bow ties for the dress by drawing four rectangles with a 4cm width from the fabric of the back of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d14ed00-640c-4630-b026-e8372ac1339b/Screenshot+2024-08-02+172339.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Fold the fabric in half and pin it before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1afccf4b-a06b-42b6-98d8-0959dbeeec1e/Screenshot+2024-08-02+172434.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Then, use a safety pin to turn them inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be771bf0-57f9-454f-81fe-a913417393d3/Screenshot+2024-08-02+172457.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Iron the bow ties to keep them straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a00793bd-6086-4ff6-97b6-d7b4fffed2b2/Screenshot+2024-08-02+172618.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea To make the top of the dress, use the two sleeves of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67a747f6-76ad-41fc-9ecf-21344b8bb2e1/Screenshot+2024-08-02+173005.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea On each sleeve, draw a rectangle with a 19cm width and the maximum length of the sleeve. Make sure that the width of the rectangle is larger than the breast width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c80c11a0-5254-43b0-a289-52eb36fce53a/Screenshot+2024-08-02+173041.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea And, the maximum length of the rectangle is at least 1.5 times larger than half the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e222b08-76b9-4b2d-807c-67e8933055d0/Screenshot+2024-08-02+173815.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea After cutting, sew the two rectangles together at one side and overlock the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb7f8dfb-1666-4b86-9d1d-974449a38bae/Screenshot+2024-08-02+173854.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Fold both sides of the rectangle inside to hide the cutting. Use the pins to hold the folding before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddd4f041-5d20-40e8-8332-4908dd1f150d/Screenshot+2024-08-02+175329.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Next, draw additional rectangles with a 4cm width from the leftover sleeve fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30c69825-de1f-4384-aeb4-cdb6af01a31f/Screenshot+2024-08-02+175430.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Then, connect them to create a long fabric strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d0df869-8a2c-4f4d-a06e-c279025bc36e/Screenshot+2024-08-02+180447.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Use a closing stitch on the sewing machine to hide the raw edges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24ddea43-3650-4aa0-955f-4156208be883/Screenshot+2024-08-02+180746.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Then, make a bind stitch on one side of the fabric to create a ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0aa1909b-ac77-4397-b464-ccd5357c1211/Screenshot+2024-08-02+180911.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Attach the ruffle to the top of the dress, keep a 1cm margin from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8d9ba6e-e252-4ce0-abb3-483e0583b788/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181147.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea And, fix the bow ties to the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b06e669-ddb3-4042-8f39-f6591e4e4189/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181258.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea From the center of the top, measure 11cm to the left and mark the point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bdecccb-8b46-4573-a91d-b98b89f00000/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181039.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea From the left side, measure 14cm inward and mark another point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1f94d74-a7ad-47ed-abfd-30e9002e286d/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181353.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Attach the bow ties to the top of the dress at these marks, repeating the process for the other side, and then sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3843e65-3ad8-4d93-b438-afd23e8a6afb/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181549.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea To ensure the seam remains straight, make an additional seam next to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f64e613-1103-4ac1-af86-696e942d139a/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181730.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Fold all remaining fabric inside, pin it in place, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70dc7d38-4f31-41eb-8b7e-cc507e42a642/Screenshot+2024-08-02+181704.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Leave a space for a hole to insert the tie later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab979845-c07f-47ef-851c-b09db346b6d3/Screenshot+2024-08-02+182319.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea To create the tie for the hole, use fabric from the shirt's collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bc5f627-15d5-401b-937c-0b43cd4f8e49/Screenshot+2024-08-02+182444.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Cut a rectangle with a 3cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/469b7697-75c9-471b-9c47-cfdd14f16561/Screenshot+2024-08-02+182605.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea And, connect the pieces to form the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86e49ccf-6f19-4eea-bb8f-27f63f67a37c/Screenshot+2024-08-02+182742.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Iron the folds and then sew them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23887891-4307-47de-be1a-9a9127f8beb3/Screenshot+2024-08-02+182843.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Insert the tie into the hole using a safety pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd11cf5a-b6e8-4fa8-9ae9-ceea5db93e1d/Screenshot+2024-08-02+183211.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea At the bottom of the front part, create a bind stitch to form a ruffle on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca8cbfe0-5eb2-4b15-b508-660507a3abaf/Screenshot+2024-08-02+183509.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Because the front of the dress is not very long, only create the ruffle for the front and keep the back straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46376894-2eed-4784-85e4-5841f8fbe25b/Screenshot+2024-08-02+183532.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Make sure that the final length of the front matches the under bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc932a49-3b65-47f5-8359-af384942d0fa/Screenshot+2024-08-02+183701.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea Finally, connect the front and back of the dress, securing the back first, followed by the front with the ruffle, and then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef1e1806-3078-4f46-91bc-1aaf4981ba93/Screenshot+2024-08-02+183821.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea The last step is to finish the hem of the dress by folding it inside, pinning it in place, and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8e9710b-0101-406a-94f8-1617ad5f88d1/DIY+Button+up+dress+from+men%27s+shirt+-+Refashion+men%27s+shirt+idea.jpg Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea - Make it stand out DIY Button up dress from men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1722599173276-975AHG1LC3I5F8H87XNU/Screenshot+2024-08-02+184003.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1722599182378-MVI4JD69G6YJ6AEPWCO5/Screenshot+2024-08-02+184545.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1722599177317-H8Y7EIIHC6ES93CN01ZU/Screenshot+2024-08-02+184528.png Blog - DIY Button up dress from men's shirt - Refashion men's shirt idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-tiered-dress-from-old-maxi-dress-refashion-idea-for-summer-dress monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76e82dc0-1a71-4905-8c7a-6bdbf9a2c084/DIY+Ruffle+tiered+dress+from+old+maxi+dress+-+Refashion+idea+for+summer+dress Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/312f64e5-117d-419e-afb2-605986604de3/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.07.35.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Old maxi dress Measuring tape Chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine Overlocker (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7fb0372-cdc5-4686-9972-ae5133d09269/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.09.23.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress The first step is to make the shoulder straps of the dress by drawing lines with a 4cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fa22c2b-c1ed-4fe3-8752-20818d6c29a1/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.11.20.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Draw 3 lines at the top of the maxi dress, right under the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f5ceb29-b2d2-41b6-b0c9-93c40d9b9848/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.10.02.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress You'll have 4 lines of fabric after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/acd0c876-917f-43ab-9bac-9146aad277b8/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.12.31.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Double fold the fabric lines and use the pins to hold them. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54334323-8970-43e8-8881-0f85b558d35c/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.15.09.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Because the straps are pretty small. So use the hair clip to upside them instead of the safety pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b3f8ad3-62bc-46f2-aeb3-5aa88854bb10/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.18.04.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Next, draw a rectangle with a 22cm width to create the front top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2cc57f8-d5fa-4508-bb44-cb87ab035144/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.18.45.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress At both ends of the rectangle, measure up 11cm and mark the points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1a513d9-7d92-411d-adc1-d500d2a02179/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.19.02.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress From the top on each side, measure inward 9cm and mark again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52e94b05-c07a-4c6b-a7f0-d86f20e82e4d/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.19.18.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Connect the two marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6533658b-3237-4ec8-bebe-4578be54ab32/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.19.24.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress From the middle of the top, measure down 7cm and mark that point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03fab1cb-129e-470d-a94a-1038aa8eb226/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.21.52.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, draw an arc line from each side to meet that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8669a3c5-7f83-4440-aa1d-777f8161a992/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.24.37.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress After cutting, gather the fabric along the arc line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92d19184-68e5-4722-a9fc-f83be93e0ffe/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.23.40.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Make sure the width between the two ends is 24cm, which is the width of the front chest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e86ee57-01cc-4d3a-9b31-3ce3daed6742/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.26.18.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, connect 2 pieces of the front part together by the pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76428227-f868-4029-913f-be1af55cf9a3/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.27.06.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress At the top of the front, put the shoulder straps between them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aca51886-a5d9-4942-b26e-dad339ecd894/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.27.58.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b89b64d0-ab25-49f8-8fda-6a1b833fe364/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.29.37.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress To keep the seam in the correct position, sew another seam on one piece of fabric, which will form the inside part of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d65155bf-9ad5-4501-8f81-d5d67df83142/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+18.45.12.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, iron the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50ebe006-d6ce-49bd-89ee-414680c3d682/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+19.47.32.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Overlock the bottom of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f27dc735-f845-4867-8bd9-31fd47e31580/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+19.49.12.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, sew a bind seam at the bottom to gather the fabric as done at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4de95778-a275-466b-b798-1362e05ab768/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+19.48.51.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress The width of the bottom will be 40cm, which is half the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7cebcb87-5ffd-4b2b-bfc4-998ebb476bd9/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.03.09.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Cut the leftover fabric of the maxi dress into three pieces, each 20cm in length, creating three layers for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/321f7862-ea8e-4e48-be12-8fbb28829fe2/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.04.00.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Use a zigzag stitch to sew along the raw edges of the fabrics before making the bind seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/211aa5ca-558a-4fb8-b315-f0178c4ba320/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.06.35.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Gather the fabric until it matches the width of the end of the front part, which is 40cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4995f6de-b1de-462f-bff4-538bd751a45b/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.31.43.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Pin and sew the layers together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3821e39-e251-454e-af32-a3c880659071/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.32.57.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Repeat the process for the next two layers, completing the front of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a97f6a23-8e44-41ea-96e4-d975d5625bfc/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.49.44.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Make the top of the back by drawing a rectangle with the size is 11cm and 60cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6444ed29-0d42-4ed7-a43b-0264b1ccbbc3/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.49.54.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress From two sides at the top, go to inside 12cm and mark there. They'll be the position for the shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d7998c1-51af-46bc-bbd2-004a5024575c/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+20.58.58.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress They'll be the position for the shoulder straps. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/975d829d-739c-4124-ac93-dd8b42d06ad9/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.00.01.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress After that, sew another seam at one piece of fabric like what I did to the front before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7ca03ea-45e6-4011-84dd-cc2191cc1939/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.04.11.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, iron to straighten the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d106539-fb0b-489f-bdd0-e2c46aa59c6b/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.06.30.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Remember to overlock to protect the raw edge of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39b21fa0-f8d6-4214-bc1e-bd1039e51989/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.08.06.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Next, draw lines 1cm apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5782aaad-7b85-414e-923a-72c3880c9c0d/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.13.45.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, connect the first layer of fabric to the end of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2026b177-cc7c-4bef-998a-4df47c7b3428/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.15.59.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress After that, sew the shirring stitch along the drawn lines. This method ensures that the dress fits body when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64416d0f-b116-43d8-b512-b51b3410c8f8/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.16.49.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Then, connect two other layer fabrics under the first one to finish the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5dd56a8c-a851-4b9e-8d05-5dabd97cc69b/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.18.37.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress The next step is to connect the front and back of the dress at both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/394632de-a249-4c85-8873-43aa8d72e10d/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.19.27.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress Because the fabric can see through. So, add a lining underneath at the top of the first layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa63c7bd-c3c1-4030-94c2-ca4ef9acb7b0/DIY+Ruffle+tiered+dress+from+old+maxi+dress+-+Refashion+idea+for+summer+dress Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1722522242389-C9KJZJOP2L8ZEPIWGUSE/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.21.42.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1722522262703-2F3M5AMDJ7NSUBQ913M0/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.23.06.png Blog - DIY Ruffle tiered dress from old maxi dress - Refashion idea for summer dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1722522242153-VLUJMGT3HRGPMP1ELL32/Screenshot+2024-08-01+at+21.22.19.png Blog - 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Ep 1 Men’s shirt in XXL size Measuring tape Chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine Overlocker (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72b76c05-6655-49a3-a9f1-2125f41a26f4/Screenshot+2024-07-26+153718.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 First step is removing two hands of the men's shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03151ad5-dbde-46a0-8dc6-27cc1233921c/Screenshot+2024-07-26+153821.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 After that, draw a horizontal line right under the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7c82826-d4fa-4a06-b0de-861f88d2181e/Screenshot+2024-07-26+153929.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, cut by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb992786-019d-42e3-a813-6bf3f43c8abd/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154008.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Use the bottom of the men's shirt to create pants for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4cfe6e8-1957-41a1-9a90-f52e66a0f6c5/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154144.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 First, draw a straight line at two sides of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f9639ce-9880-44f0-9105-c8d2eb2edbdd/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154347.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, draw a horizontal line at the end to form a rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f057278f-8508-46c7-a991-57c52ee747d5/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154451.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 On the left side, mark 5cm inside from the top and draw a straight line down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9173fcec-e43a-4344-92a2-735bd2ac320e/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154507.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, measure 36cm from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78de5a4e-3a92-4e88-94ef-a5e46beac2ad/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154522.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 And, draw an arc connect to the inside line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0667fd62-ec8b-4740-8206-6ad98c8b4dbf/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154741.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Repeat on the right side, mark 8cm inside and draw a line down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9dcc0f27-8dfb-4623-941c-8bdab67cbb4a/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154803.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, measure 36cm and connect with an arc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/265a3749-7080-45ec-a09d-6410773b8996/Screenshot+2024-07-26+154835.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Make sure the width between the lines is half your hip size plus 10cm or bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59ca3bef-70f7-437a-aab9-e8b5335c1faa/Screenshot+2024-07-26+172642.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, cut along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9932a3c0-b643-484c-88e5-798e5967c877/Screenshot+2024-07-26+173458.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Overlock the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0bf99f6-feb6-4f1f-bee6-c6b96c2e631d/Screenshot+2024-07-26+173534.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, connect two pieces of fabric together at the front and the back by the pins and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/156a4a48-f67a-44a4-9bf3-34606007ca3e/Screenshot+2024-07-26+173717.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 After that, fold the front and the back face each other. Then connect the crotched line together by the pins and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99776f6f-a67e-44fa-b6f0-759586ae1e75/Screenshot+2024-07-26+173821.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Finish the pants by folding and sewing the ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfe844fc-1b19-491b-b793-65e5dfc19265/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174034.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 At the top of the men's shirt, cut the fabric at the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdc74276-c9b1-4a57-a404-c4f932d1aed1/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174110.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 And, use it to create two rectangles with 9cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8724f936-6208-4f14-9471-b4975f58063b/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174450.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Use the sleeves to form the jumpsuit front by cutting one end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4ae0029-d601-4627-a706-ed521091c8b9/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174517.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 And, draw a straight line at the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3fb68a6-201d-4fbc-b76f-c8d59b2ac9f9/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174616.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 At the top, mark at 4.5cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7253b67-dbae-4054-997a-be341d256986/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174754.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Connect this mark to the end of the sleeve and cut along the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1795298-d37e-4ae9-89e0-ad1a58d4df9f/Screenshot+2024-07-26+174942.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Open the sleeve and sew it to the rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfd06b4d-088e-4daa-8fbb-f6ec70530534/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175052.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Fold the sleeve and rectangle in half, pin, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2875430b-3750-4ea9-9ba8-12e5142bdbd3/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175117.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Remember to sew a curve at the end of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/106f2d39-125f-4fd0-9062-3117a6292b12/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175235.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Use a long stick to turn it right-side-out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/451e0a49-531b-4741-a659-82de08254237/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175250.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then iron to shape. Make sure all seams face the same direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/366ad39e-f578-400c-82f7-3f1975474d47/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175422.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 After overlocking the end, make a loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/504ec651-2968-4b96-9d48-b7ba7c4363d3/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175450.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, create a frill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae0eab4f-2bcd-4482-98a4-5499ca66744c/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175503.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Make sure the width of the end had to be a quarter of your under burst size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b1ba7e6-d314-4739-a30f-b19cafc50f0d/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175639.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Use the leftover fabric from the top of the men's shirt to cut the rectangles with 6cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2dfb4fe4-6a58-42ce-a895-4a9e28a44b25/Screenshot+2024-07-26+175715.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, connect these rectangles together to have a long fabric. Make sure the length of the long fabric will be the same with the length of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10589558-8c32-4026-b79d-3f6054bc0842/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180034.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Put the top in the middle between the pants and the long fabric and fix them together by the pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b201285-8b69-4214-a2c4-1f30b6f3d076/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180108.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, sew along the edge to connect the pants and the long fabric strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da2b89b5-e593-4471-b88a-dd9274a41ad8/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180226.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 After the first seam, fold the long fabric inside and sew it to the pants again, creating a second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4be959e8-6bf7-4d44-a95a-7b8d71574d16/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180253.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Leave a small opening in the middle of the back pants to insert the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c092ddf1-617f-4e7c-bedd-043e5b5a34cd/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180404.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 To make it look nice, check the size of the elastic band to match with the width of the fabric hole you just created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58db642e-a57c-4986-8f29-396796ac6334/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180620.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 At the front of the jumpsuit, leave it inelastic to ensure there's enough space to cover your front body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92c31a42-ae94-46b9-81cb-66cbd203da7f/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180644.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Sew the sides to keep the elastic in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bf470b2-51dc-4185-9484-334c6dd42764/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180702.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 Then, sew the ends of the elastic band together and close the opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87645fdd-4597-4906-afcf-14ca78afd4c6/Screenshot+2024-07-26+180921.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 - Make it stand out DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721992279621-C2D0Z3FXL03ZTM3W8NOZ/Screenshot+2024-07-26+181014.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721992280546-12B4ZA4YVH3T3I8FDJKF/Screenshot+2024-07-26+181052.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from Men's shirt - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 1 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-cottage-dress-making-a-shirred-dress-and-a-wrap-dress-in-one-design-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52cf96e0-b872-4298-a001-b6c7ba2192b8/DIY+Cottage+dress+%7C+Making+a+shirred+dress+and+a+wrap+dress+in+one+design+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial DIY Cottage dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2517bd23-203a-47d4-9d16-880514cd02ee/2024-07-23+01_36_33-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial 3m of linen bamboo fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92404047-f033-443a-9bbb-21e85031637d/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back body of the dress pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d21a540-1338-4ee1-a0a9-1e05649275d0/2024-07-22+00_37_30-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial From one width line of the rectangle, measure and mark 3.5 cm down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bd1e0ca-c55e-4b99-812c-8a41d2ea4e09/2024-07-22+00_38_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inward by 0.5 cm, then continue folding inwards until you reach the 3.5 cm mark. Sew along the folded edge to create a casing for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a37ea1cd-f934-44c3-90e6-dcd2d44a6a51/2024-07-22+00_38_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Measure 6 cm down from the same short end of the rectangle – this is the depth of the armpit area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70531ded-c397-4622-96f3-e203971e12c5/2024-07-22+00_39_22-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Next, mark another 9 cm inwards from that point – it’s the shoulder width of your sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3712bfb-25b0-4963-8931-8399a605d9de/2024-07-22+00_39_54-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Connect these two marks with a straight line and carefully cut along this line to create the armhole shape. Repeat the same steps on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78bea593-cd70-45dd-b4ad-61dad346e0db/2024-07-22+00_40_04-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Starting from the same short end of the rectangle, measure and mark 22 cm downwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6fd5ec15-5749-401a-aba1-768edada9a8c/2024-07-22+00_40_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Draw a series of horizontal lines at 1 cm intervals between the previous mark and width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bfdb4125-5597-4f26-8718-5933d0f3ad45/2024-07-22+00_41_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Create the shirring part based on the lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1dbef9b-d92a-4a60-bf93-c1e0a6063cf0/2024-07-22+00_41_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with a length equal to the distance between your shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e716379b-416a-44b4-8093-d42d1562f97d/2024-07-22+00_42_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Thread the elastic band through the casing we created earlier. Secure the elastic by sewing the ends to the fabric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7ffa7d4-b24a-4b57-9577-cd1bffd45b7d/2024-07-22+10_32_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Mark 5 cm below the bottom of the shirring – this will be the pocket placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/547fe48f-9148-4435-a03a-f9ee97440f43/2024-07-22+10_32_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Sew pockets onto both sides at the marked positions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59cb5585-5101-471f-ba4f-5b9dea17eed2/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice of the bottom part pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/934bc14e-ee61-4034-8188-93ae3deb6702/2024-07-22+00_45_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial From one of the shorter ends of the rectangle, measure and mark 3.5 cm downwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40076c65-23e3-472a-9400-833ba77dfe18/2024-07-22+00_51_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Create a casing for the elastic band, just like we did with the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c8f6cd4-2279-4671-9ccb-38ee655f202d/2024-07-22+00_51_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Measure and mark 5 cm downwards from the width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2af5b7e4-2f17-4204-a78d-bf1c02d776a3/2024-07-22+00_52_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Draw a series of horizontal lines at 1 cm intervals between the lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef9acc0f-ba9c-45c7-8fc4-a21e3d4f2708/2024-07-22+00_41_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Create the shirring part for the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b9bde6c-d326-4c15-8f09-182887977f13/2024-07-22+00_53_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with a length equal to half your waist measurement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4b19314-3c12-4174-9f9d-d0d632fb8b90/2024-07-22+10_31_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Thread the elastic band through the casing we created earlier. Secure the elastic by sewing the ends to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc9802f8-5455-44df-8c7a-76810b06e481/2024-07-22+10_32_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Mark 5 cm below the bottom of the shirring – this will be the pocket placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a2bc29e-93c6-4af4-9362-7c6160ed707a/2024-07-22+10_32_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Add pockets to both sides at these marked positions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/377812e3-8eb7-400c-8221-edeec94d71cf/4.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b99032a-191f-4285-ae75-72ee5489170d/5.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice of the top part pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8047c364-49c9-4e09-a034-60fb7115e528/2024-07-22+18_47_32-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Sew the dart for the front bodice based on the previous lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d2fc760-b6b0-4291-8ce3-efa04c080f02/2024-07-22+18_47_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Recut the side edge to create a clean, straight line. Iron the dart to make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a3afce0-4641-4dc3-8fe5-d47a2e1fd721/2024-07-22+18_48_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle with a width of 8 cm and a length of 80 cm for the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80776da3-7489-40ef-b1c2-15f6ed27d282/2024-07-22+18_48_54-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle lengthwise, sew the edges together, and turn it inside out for a clean finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7f60301-6ddf-4814-9c32-56df3fa5418f/2024-07-22+18_50_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Iron it flat to create a neat tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30a00061-9e13-428c-a5d8-7a54faab967c/2024-07-22+18_50_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Place the tie between the two pieces of the top bodice. Sew the pieces together, enclosing the tie within the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd53f4a0-f675-4c76-aec6-c798d5a0378c/2024-07-23+00_40_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial First, join the back bodice to the bottom portion of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75884de0-b597-4f7b-8fbe-25986cb16945/2024-07-22+18_52_15-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Next, incorporate the top part of the front bodice. Place the top bodice piece outside the bottom front bodice. Sew them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb91734a-b35e-459a-b49c-9f023a21b66f/2024-07-22+18_52_31-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Measure 14 cm downwards from the top of the pocket - this is the opening section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfe47afa-1e90-490b-82fd-7dd9314bedb2/2024-07-22+18_52_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Sew along the remaining sides and bottom of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a22f57f9-2222-406a-84eb-1cce5844cb02/2024-07-22+18_53_10-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inward twice and stitch it down to create a neat hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0deba271-d0b6-41d9-9961-51105176b3f6/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve of the dress pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7635a1f2-fd36-47ba-a616-732a53b450bb/2024-07-22+18_53_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial From one of the shorter ends of the rectangle, measure and mark 3.5 cm downwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71427020-7509-4d7b-ade1-59efd0c9007e/2024-07-22+18_54_36-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inward at this point by 0.5 cm, then keep folding until you reach the 3.5 cm mark. Sew along the folded edge to create a secure casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0547c84-d933-413d-813f-454e8b3aa81f/2024-07-22+18_55_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half by the width line. Mark 6 cm upwards from the bottom edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9114f2eb-6275-415e-8914-83465c650930/2024-07-22+18_55_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Mark 9 cm inwards from that end on the horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c9f6db2-0171-4e5e-9b11-b4cacb9a44b7/2024-07-22+18_55_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Connect these two marks with a straight line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d630647-7b12-423c-91d9-7a17eb5c02da/2024-07-22+18_56_03-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial On the other end of the folded fabric, mark upwards 6 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3608ba2-037b-4c55-b3e3-10b6d046574b/2024-07-22+18_56_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Draw a curved line from that mark to the 9 cm mark on the horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7992b354-9baf-4864-9747-d050496e04a0/2024-07-22+18_56_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Cut along this curved line and the line before to shape the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82c4c5b9-ab87-44bb-b696-275b7c3081f2/2024-07-22+18_57_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Sew the two curved edges of the sleeve together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bb4ab39-d61c-4ef3-93a8-753a9b0f93eb/2024-07-22+18_57_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the bottom raw edge of the sleeve inwards twice and sew it down to create a clean hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f317ea0-055b-4f69-945d-400dea8ba2a4/2024-07-22+18_57_52-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Mark 8 cm inwards from the bottom hem of the sleeve – this will be the placement line for the elastic band that will create the puff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bea66ef-a5be-4b84-bb22-6085b64a93e2/2024-07-22+18_58_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Cut a small rectangle with a width of 2.5 cm and a length equal to the circumference of the end of your sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c5c725e-ef2f-4c62-b33a-0d8bc021dff1/2024-07-22+18_59_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Connect the two short ends of the rectangle to create a circle of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8dd89c94-4f2d-41df-adc0-19311a2313af/2024-07-22+18_59_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Fold the edges of the circle in the middle lengthwise, then iron along the fold to create a central crease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b3d4d7f-4787-44c1-b064-7182bb75e327/2024-07-22+19_00_46-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Sew the two long edges to the marked position on the sleeve, leaving a small gap unsewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/038780c4-3092-4f5b-9368-5836f36390de/2024-07-22+19_01_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Thread a 22 cm elastic band (slightly larger than your arm width) through the casing you just created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61bc5144-1e5a-45c7-b0bc-516f56c8f215/2024-07-22+19_02_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Sew the two ends of the elastic band together to secure it, then close the small gap in the circle by sewing it shut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4cccfc4-35cd-4119-84dc-cd556e51e54e/2024-07-22+19_02_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Cut another elastic band with a length of 30 cm, which is twice the distance from your shoulder to above your bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c57d2070-2ef5-4e0a-bcdb-65ab38aa8e15/2024-07-22+19_03_22-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Thread this elastic band through the casing we created at the very top of the sleeve. Sew the ends of the elastic band to the fabric to secure it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/096e5b26-81c5-45d0-9fae-66ede7c78b6d/2024-07-22+19_03_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Repeat the steps to create another sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e1c8545-0720-4419-9607-2e80f152af06/2024-07-22+19_04_14-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial Attach the sleeves to the bodice at the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c2e3fdc-7296-4596-b372-dc5260c75a8c/DIY+Cottage+dress+%7C+Making+a+shirred+dress+and+a+wrap+dress+in+one+design+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2447afe-c15f-435a-abf3-e519a40bdb8f/249251030_271142884971199_7000853963137371881_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Cottage dress | Making a shirred dress and a wrap dress in one design https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-refashion-a-sweater-into-2-pieces-matching-set-quick-easy-diy monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e881647-bd3c-4875-80d5-d8763b163ca2/DIY+Refashion+a+sweater+into+2+pieces+matching+set+-+Quick+%26+Easy+DIY Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/089e8eb5-0221-4a03-a2b9-9b9d892e6fdb/Screenshot+2024-07-19+153747.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY An old sweater Elastic bands (3 cm and 1 cm width) Thread Pins Safety pins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc9c8115-3b24-4c89-b133-70491ddbd503/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154349.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY The first step is to cut off the sleeves of the sweater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4394b60-c5fa-4617-bdcc-4375b8fddc3a/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154415.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Then, draw a straight line right under the neckline of the sweater and cut along the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3da1d61-136a-4519-bddb-58acf64570b1/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154451.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Now you have the main part for the bottom of the set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e35bfed-3ffb-47cc-8409-48e01bc202df/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154518.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Because the bottom part includes a small section from the sleeves, draw a line to connect the top of the skirt to the current seam on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf79e89c-e683-4379-a07b-15621b7531ec/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154546.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Sew along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13e15e9c-b1e0-461d-b7f3-bfbd9f2ee5b0/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154601.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Then, cut the extra fabric. And, overcast the edges to protect the fabric at the seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a6d62e5-d6cf-4a70-8201-80931f39da32/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154817.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Next, use a 3 cm wide elastic band to create the waistband at the top of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c88ddb26-a521-4292-82ad-d05c55f30ffa/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154838.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY To determine the width of the fabric fold, place the elastic band on the fabric and measure the width, which should be 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a72bbab1-7e87-4a50-a45d-abe318bc7cf8/Screenshot+2024-07-19+154926.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Use pins to hold the fabric in place before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc1e9b5c-8d31-4a81-b32f-22f728776698/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155101.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY When sewing, leave a small hole to insert the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b24d9ba-b9f7-4ece-acee-d9eed5d606ec/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155208.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Use two safety pins: one to anchor one end of the elastic band to the fabric, and the other to guide the band through the waistband casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1c2f2e7-084f-4650-bcf4-90208343d813/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155238.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Sew the ends of the elastic band together and close the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ab8fa7d-59b7-4f5d-82d8-4021e08db3d9/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155446.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY To create the top of the matching set, use the fabric from the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/718a787b-e7fa-44ae-aa92-6222fbcbabce/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155514.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY First, cut the sleeves along the seams, then place them together before drawing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b46156bb-157c-454d-a4db-120d60373c66/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155644.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Draw a rectangle measuring 16 cm high and 40 cm wide, then cut along the lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f311c80-a16a-4c61-af83-e7e3bde4ac9e/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155719.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY After that, sew the sides of the rectangles together and overcast the edges to protect the fabric and seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9aa8a3a7-55af-4b06-81c3-23634765862b/Screenshot+2024-07-19+155952.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Use a 1 cm wide elastic band for the top. Measure the width of the fabric fold, pin it in place, and sew, just as you did for the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7da9d3a6-21f4-411f-8649-e0200580da25/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160125.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY After that, use the safety pins to put the elastic band to inside the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4caae55-2d98-49e6-beea-9403c41314ad/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160310.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Then sew two ends of the elastic band together and close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a00867b-aa90-4b24-9c0b-f8e3bda4a9c0/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160402.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY To add straps to the top, use leftover fabric from the sweater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c6d9095-fa00-4a28-9ac2-c468f685f044/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160433.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Cut two rectangles, each 5 cm high and about 25 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3aa99585-502d-4cf8-9249-0ecf1ad9edc5/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160604.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY After that, fold two ends of the rectangle together to make the fabric hole and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7dfad4e2-1956-476a-bbe8-10b0cfa43e4b/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160901.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY After sewing, use the safety pins to upside them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ee3bff3-39f9-4edb-8dd5-1a3312a8554d/Screenshot+2024-07-19+160930.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Then, iron them to keep them flat and straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/deba94cf-5744-4421-bc33-45f89c16af95/Screenshot+2024-07-19+161110.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Attach the straps to the top by measuring and marking their positions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55377502-6eae-4034-8ca4-6122d23fa677/Screenshot+2024-07-19+161126.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY For the front of the top, mark 6 cm in from each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88f7edf6-b896-478c-8e10-e55cf102f2e6/Screenshot+2024-07-19+161152.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY For the back, mark 8 cm in from each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/009c25d9-86fa-429b-8585-6c7fa179b167/Screenshot+2024-07-19+161231.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY Pin the straps in place and sew them securely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/381976e4-603d-4936-9813-2e6558d41c9a/DIY+Refashion+a+sweater+into+2+pieces+matching+set+-+Quick+%26+Easy+DIY Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY - Make it stand out DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721380616338-OR3SBDAJQQ18YZGF0WHU/Screenshot+2024-07-19+161542.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721380618288-9P8AKIT4JZYI22SIZOOJ/Screenshot+2024-07-19+161623.png Blog - DIY Refashion a sweater into 2 pieces matching set - Quick & Easy DIY https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-party-dress-v-neck-sequin-jumpsuit/romper monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7269ca1c-a2a3-4886-89ce-2e624e9df2d9/DIY+Party+dress+-+V-Neck+Sequin+jumpsuit%2Fromper+-+Party+outfit+idea Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/571c43c4-e58b-4e79-a7f5-3a9eeef0fd77/Screenshot+2024-07-13+130307.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Spandex fabric with a twinkle at one face Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d04e2e3e-0a93-4be0-83ba-db1573a35e08/3.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c182539-4957-43f1-b951-6944f150a8f6/4.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out The front body of the pants pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/877b2173-7538-49f8-9d18-7629265d0f0d/6.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17c7f476-0a48-43a7-88ff-64d46fbf7892/7.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7977844e-4dd7-4205-80bf-4577a5c94e45/Screenshot+2024-07-13+010449.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Now, connect the two front pieces to the two back pieces at the crotch curve using pins to hold them in place before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74c85732-cbd3-4683-8443-82f2184ddee2/Screenshot+2024-07-13+125340.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Sew the front and back pieces together at the sides and crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42713662-8a96-41ef-88f1-ac610e48c79d/Screenshot+2024-07-13+125634.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea To finish the ends of the legs, fold the fabric inside to hide the raw edges and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8535a601-8a27-4029-90a9-8a9e8796f835/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fc67315-e7d8-49ee-a378-2bd4e4f64253/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60524c42-5c1d-40d2-8fc8-9b2103c28339/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd1b2f03-a285-4ad2-9524-dc007595a076/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba569827-2597-4d17-8e76-b4b79644f528/Screenshot+2024-07-17+165817.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Connect the front and back pieces at the shoulders using pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0e31fc1-7edb-4d68-967e-cdf03af683b2/Screenshot+2024-07-17+165907.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Create a tape by drawing a rectangle 3 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d9b3d9e-cbe7-489e-8a34-764b1b37bd19/Screenshot+2024-07-17+165935.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea If you don't have enough leftover fabric, connect four shorter fabric bands together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47445c2a-fe2b-4cde-bf7a-a703e53be4be/Screenshot+2024-07-17+170041.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Attach one side of the tape to the front piece with pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5e15cd0-ae58-4c7e-ab32-b9e103753c8e/Screenshot+2024-07-17+170121.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Then, make a second seam next to the first to keep the extra fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f018a6a6-5fe6-4759-afbf-7f824179d0b9/Screenshot+2024-07-17+170248.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea And, fold the tape twice inside to hide the extra fabric and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67694d9b-541d-42ea-88ef-a4aeaa1fd397/Screenshot+2024-07-17+170410.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea For the front of the top, gather the two pieces at the bottom, ensuring the width is 52 cm (half the hip size plus 6 cm), and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5192e31e-74e7-4957-86aa-30780789b5a7/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c72aceb6-6990-4c0f-9370-4738e75fe33f/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171026.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Attach the sleeves to the top at the armholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f643570-351a-4ea7-b822-c4bfe00400ea/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171140.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea After that, connect the front and back of the top at the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0eae4728-0712-4a67-8335-e7cdd125c7c4/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171342.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea At the ends of the sleeves, use elastic bands to create puff sleeves. Measure the elastic band width first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84363fd6-1a85-4447-8734-86e9a3c6d525/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171526.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Then, make holes to insert the elastic, and use safety pins to help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b2f53c2-1786-4ccd-98b4-77d5e512f7c0/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171557.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Close the holes after inserting the elastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0873be67-6dc4-4486-aa58-853c1a4daa02/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171753.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Finally, connect the top and pants at the sides first, then fix the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97c2f148-f8e0-4d70-bb93-12ac782c21f6/Screenshot+2024-07-17+171841.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Sew 2 cm from the border to create a hole for an elastic band, similar to the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8aa47914-f738-4d36-a206-a46648d592b4/Screenshot+2024-07-17+172048.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Doing similar to the hands, I use the safety pin to put the elastic band to inside the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f54ec77-2ff6-4ad7-aa22-240826c4b391/Screenshot+2024-07-17+172227.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Then, sew to close that hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9892916-082a-4f62-94a0-b21f8154ad68/Screenshot+2024-07-17+172857.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea To make the waistband, draw rectangles 10 cm wide and connect them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f90f7b5-f8ce-4eea-bff2-6d3dcf0c866e/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173037.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea After that, fold it in half and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc511cc6-8b6c-4693-aea1-86773848d9ec/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173207.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Use a safety pin to turn the waistband right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/deb3f54e-64b5-4d5e-93cb-144a6e70a1c4/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173251.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea Then, put the fabric at the end of the waistband inside and sew to close the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/670e03eb-e172-45b6-ad47-2cb4189c3100/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173513.jpg Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea - Make it stand out DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721212557347-7VCZX0PLVD1YD13HM073/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173405.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721212562544-ZXLJREA32FGX71EP1SLF/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173412.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721212571553-CI4YM313WPB3X1Y3WRM1/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173442.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721212581694-M1NP5KRALAJCI8LQQ196/Screenshot+2024-07-17+173449.png Blog - DIY Party dress - V-Neck Sequin jumpsuit/romper - Party outfit idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-slip-dress-refashion-old-dress-into-slip-dress-how-to-make-slip-dress monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bec916f-d773-4150-8320-ecb66ad44740/DIY+Slip+dress+-+Refashion+old+dress+into+slip+dress+-+How+to+make+slip+dress Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress DIY Slip dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/524766ab-45cd-41a8-b09e-1120e60043e6/DIY+Slip+dress+-+Refashion+old+dress+into+slip+dress+-+How+to+make+slip+dress Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b18d7409-28b2-422c-b8c6-70b931f09e10/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175117.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress An oversized dress Scissors Measuring tape Pins Sewing machine Fabric marker Iron Plastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02c6703c-47e6-48e6-97d9-2793ab95925b/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175318.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress The first step is to divide the dress into two main pieces for the slip dress by cutting along the sides of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3402969-d372-4448-a361-dfb356fb3833/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175347.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Then, cut along the stitching line on the back and the two shoulder lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d374e2f-d2ab-418b-a0e7-f8a53353d7aa/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175457.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress The front of the old dress will become the back of the slip dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/805bfc27-6bb3-4e65-a55f-d2a8287e4994/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175554.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress From the bottom line, measure up 66 cm and draw a line. This will be the length of the back of the slip dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a140e94-dae8-41da-9dbc-b902ddd0e7f8/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175702.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress At the bottom, measure the maximum width of the fabric, which is 56 cm. This will be the width of the slip dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/175fcecf-845b-4214-abd6-bb2348fe140d/Screenshot+2024-07-12+175935.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress On the right edge, measure 7 cm to the left and make a mark. Repeat on the left edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9aa03792-35bb-4e19-9c72-3741ceeb0808/Screenshot+2024-07-12+180128.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress From these marks, draw straight lines up to meet the top line drawn before, forming a rectangle that is 42 cm wide and 66 cm high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4d0331f-dc70-4493-9c35-89825e06dc81/Screenshot+2024-07-12+180257.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress At the right of the top, go down to the right of the bottom and connect them together by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d4a904f-56af-4d9f-a158-ea8589b51c2b/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182233.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress After cutting along these lines, you will have the back piece of the slip dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37c31bcb-79a9-4648-9817-e0f28211a209/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182413.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Moving to the front of the slip dress, divide the width of the front of the dress, ensuring it is 56 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8728eec2-1406-43bf-9a96-6c6d7b03eb7e/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182521.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Create a rectangle that is 42 cm wide and 66 cm high, similar to the back piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b5943ea-dc9c-4401-9901-58412d28a682/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182548.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Draw lines to connect the top right to the bottom right and the top left to the bottom left. This will give you the front piece of the slip dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/465df416-2bd5-418d-bf39-486d74259418/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182703.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress From the top right, measure 7 cm inward and make a mark. Do the same on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbf6c8ae-0984-4266-aeba-a78e77d6ba08/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182727.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress From these marks, draw a straight line 15 cm up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3699ab8-0b86-4868-9c42-5777cea96d42/Screenshot+2024-07-12+182751.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress From the top of this line, draw an arc to the right and left to create the armholes for the slip dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad91d302-a4f2-4966-9020-ec0328bf9a7e/Screenshot+2024-07-12+183241.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress For the neckline, find the middle point between the two straight lines, mark 3 cm up from there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5115267-dc18-4de3-9e51-8d8fb5ce3855/Screenshot+2024-07-12+183420.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Then, draw an arc to form the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52bea746-3ef4-4dff-b3fd-520d3a2bb7e6/Screenshot+2024-07-12+183611.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress After cutting, you will have the front part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e612209f-c66a-44f8-9f04-f891ce5d9cea/Screenshot+2024-07-12+183836.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Next, use the leftover fabric to create the straps, which should be 4 cm wide. You will need four straps: two that are 60 cm long and two that are 50 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c59dad76-3132-45d3-b6a2-c25211606f1e/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184024.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Attach the shorter straps to the neckline first, using pins to hold them in place before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9dd7c269-f08d-4aab-ac08-110d6dc1dce7/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184052.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Fold the strap over the sewing line, then fold again to hide the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fd4ca9f-8b84-4c0e-a8b8-015aa45b5afb/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184124.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Use pins to hold the folds in place before sewing them down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fc677bf-56e2-403b-ae16-b51fadcbb68e/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184508.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Attach the longer straps to the hand. Then, pin and sew the straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f44a2ec-f654-4678-9028-5beaf80a55b8/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184540.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Fold them over the sewing line, and sew again to hide the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a814749c-d7ed-4e00-bc91-42743f4f9752/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184627.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress The extra fabric from the straps will be folded into each other instead of the sewing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed236083-6887-489e-93db-e8b02c2c12da/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184737.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Next, attach the remaining short strap to the back of the slip dress. Pin and sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7745a75c-fe42-4cd7-955a-4a9b1014e53b/Screenshot+2024-07-12+184854.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Then, double fold the fabric over the sewing line and sew again to hide the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be5034aa-cdf2-4727-a979-21d4558af026/Screenshot+2024-07-12+185029.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Connect the front and back pieces of the slip dress by pinning and sewing along the sides and armholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ffee6994-f073-4710-b60d-7818f7232abc/Screenshot+2024-07-12+185134.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Double fold the fabric at the hem to hide the raw edge and sew to finish the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbe86050-bee4-457a-bc49-e555345ca649/Screenshot+2024-07-12+185242.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Moving back to the top of the slip dress, mark 10 cm in from both sides under the arm at the back. These will be the points where the ties from the front will connect to the back. You can try on the dress to determine the appropriate length for the ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a530d1e5-e0df-4d89-a671-bfa6732316d4/Screenshot+2024-07-12+185349.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Then, pin them in place, and sew them to the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fee392ce-1e74-4e77-bdcc-e425b4a634c9/Screenshot+2024-07-12+185629.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress Finally, mark the middle of the neckline at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/152be038-075f-499e-ae44-fa89d7dba1e6/Screenshot+2024-07-12+185649.png Blog - DIY Slip dress - Refashion old dress into slip dress - How to make slip dress And, use a plastic band to create a shirring effect there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7340ab32-5599-4063-9fb8-bf54ac1e9efd/DIY+Slip+dress+-+Refashion+old+dress+into+slip+dress+-+How+to+make+slip+dress Blog - 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DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b160ce5-649e-46bf-9b08-df7253e9f3ce/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+02.18.57.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top White Men's shirt in XXL size Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Chalk Iron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e39a5a04-64a4-4686-886b-df74e2ea8cdb/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.24.38.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top The first step is to remove the front pocket of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f81b904-c8a7-49fb-8c11-ee8ebc33bdd7/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.25.06.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top After that, un-sew the seam at the neck, extending over to the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61b82334-6e5d-4906-843b-6c07d56c9b3e/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.25.34.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top On the shoulder line of the front of the shirt, draw a new line 3 cm below the original one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daf4f8da-8b45-43df-94fa-5ca27599f7e4/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.29.13.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Cut along this new line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4511cf5f-f43f-4735-a00f-1f2f145c9fd2/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.32.54.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Then, draw a new shoulder line for the back, 2 cm above the new front shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0b4addc-01bd-4324-a7a1-9db520e1fb03/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.33.57.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Connect the two new shoulder lines together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81f205b5-1106-4a91-bc34-cc34787b20dd/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.34.40.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31a69cd4-37a4-4391-b9c9-23e7a510ea8e/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.35.35.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Then create a ruffle there to fit the width of the new sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a1cfd1c-79c5-4887-9210-b9f262f4ec20/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.36.34.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top From the end of the sleeve, draw a line 28 cm inside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/459f7453-60e0-49f6-adbb-6f13d31443f8/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.37.37.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Then draw another line 8 cm from the first line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca578ec2-2223-48fc-b842-16fbc0182405/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.38.02.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Cut along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/235f8cf5-06ed-4523-8651-4083dcd53c74/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.39.00.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Make a loose seam at the end of the new sleeve first, then create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22fd0680-8f8c-4d2b-b2e1-b460ab169bbd/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.40.23.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Make sure the width of the ruffle at the end is around 24 cm, which is the width of your arm plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2c6595a-e75c-42bc-ab15-d77058ce1a38/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.41.11.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Use the fabric cut from the old sleeve to cut a rectangle with a 26 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38b4e5c1-aa7e-41c6-9b26-989255a653e9/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.47.17.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Then, connect it to the end of the new sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f8aaa5d-490b-4b34-91a6-07b2b1ed6568/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.48.45.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top After the first seam, fold the end of the rectangle inside by 1 cm. Then fold it again over the first seam to hide all the extra fabric inside, and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c0f1037-b993-4615-8255-ae06e0e3acd9/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.49.43.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top From the neck of the shirt, move down and mark at 44 cm, which is the length from the neck to just over the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d249450b-901b-4b52-8201-279800e50e5d/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.50.43.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Make sure the leftover fabric of the shirt is big enough to make the collar later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/caff2bda-49ae-45a2-a11e-f092a3729f32/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.51.14.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top At the back of the top, from each side of the shoulder line, move 20 cm inside, which is half the width of the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81afa783-884d-4db9-9831-42592abec490/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.51.46.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Draw a straight line from this mark down to the end of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56ddcb86-5294-46bb-a8a7-e7ef07d349f7/Screenshot+2024-07-07+at+16.55.24.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Cut along these lines and connect them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2cf94dcb-c33e-4f12-8c71-b0c07d1b460b/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.04.41.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top At the end of the shoulder line, mark 10 cm inside; this will be the desired width of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e1ddec9-a2c3-459b-a276-8eb2c7cbfc21/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.05.27.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Check the width of the remaining shoulder line to draw the new neckline for the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f6c949b-0fe6-43e9-a07e-24138d75d316/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.06.30.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Use the back neckline of the main shirt to draw the neckline for the back of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24386d24-9b4e-49a1-9759-cfc1ceb22de5/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.09.23.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top After cutting, mark the front neckline at the middle of the back neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03ab75ee-c2a9-444d-af2b-892bfeda59a0/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.10.23.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Remove the button and buttonhole from the main shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7b8d3e4-8393-4368-8a81-3493e4c43db8/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.13.16.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Fold the neck of the blouse in half at the middle of the back neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07ae5cf6-6c97-4ac2-92e6-1067da0841f8/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.13.53.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Use the leftover fabric from the main shirt to create the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4251e191-277b-4b2e-9642-5325a85fcf32/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.14.20.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Fold the leftover fabric in half https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cdae139-cad6-4ae3-a157-6cc5a0360a53/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.14.48.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Then, apply the neck of the blouse to draw the curved line of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a051cd3-f517-4379-8407-c9f7059497db/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.15.55.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top From the curved line, draw another curved line 11 cm outside to create the collar width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc3ee33c-d626-4da3-8275-1a1dae66e3e3/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.18.20.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Make two pieces like this for the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/948b9530-4029-4c07-bf58-94486029d7a1/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.21.26.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top To create the ruffle, cut long rectangles about 6 cm wide and as long as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/025a91ab-7f97-4098-9d9d-d2ed27e06ba4/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.24.20.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top At one long edge of the rectangle, fold the fabric end inside twice, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51b69dab-73cf-4442-ab68-5ac66eb017b5/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.25.49.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Make a loose seam at the other edge to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7bc6af0f-715b-4d01-a155-dba593b2f949/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.29.33.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Make sure the length of the ruffle matches the length of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0675e1ae-8cfa-466f-a5c8-79e4ae795e23/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.32.32.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Attach the ruffle to the collar and sew. A helpful tip is to connect the ruffle to one piece of the collar first, then attach the second piece later to make sewing easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a2a1ff7-f68a-452c-b1bc-c12be61c0fbb/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.32.57.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Turn the collar right side out and iron it to make it neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e3195f8-c86f-4f6e-bfa4-ffae6c799c94/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.33.34.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Connect the middle of the collar to the middle of the neck at the back first, then attach the rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5070cb9-a804-4b91-bb00-e3509acf402e/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.39.48.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top At the beginning of the neckline, fold the extra fabric inside to create the button area for the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60bc05f4-68c6-4416-8074-e6a99b95aa79/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.40.50.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Use a long fabric strip, 3 cm wide, to attach to the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ce9dd73-5b4b-476b-bb47-7dd3d3e7f016/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.42.48.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top After the first seam, fold the long fabric strip inside to hide the seam and make the second seam to finish the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ec1aef7-8511-4eff-8363-cfd508ed38e2/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.45.06.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Turn the beginning of the neckline outside and fold the rest to create a new button and buttonhole area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db607b9e-7a0b-41c4-901d-bbe5565ba9a2/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.49.19.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top Fold the bottom edge of the blouse inside twice and sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/812c448c-b2dc-46b1-a5e4-a0b33e499d36/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.50.35.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top The final step is to install the buttons and make the new buttonholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09eb5392-cef8-434e-862b-fa0d92c0a1ca/DIY+RUFFLE+COLLAR+BLOUSE+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Refashion+Men%27s+shirt+into+a+pretty+and+trendy+top Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top - Make it stand out DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721811199374-3DJYHQ2RBTAJRUD0GR6H/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.52.00.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1721811205901-OYNGIKMUZWDB1ZQHRQBT/Screenshot+2024-07-24+at+15.51.22.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE COLLAR BLOUSE from Men's shirt - Refashion Men's shirt into a pretty and trendy top https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-wrap-dress-from-t-shirt-refashion-t-shirt-into-ruffle-wrap-dress monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08008f6d-ed14-4c3f-9200-2298f73866dc/DIY+Ruffle+wrap+dress+from+T+Shirt+-+Refashion+T-Shirt+into+Ruffle+wrap+dress Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/664de48d-81ba-4075-ba24-ee101e5c0b68/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.19.10.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress 02 T-Shirts (one with your size and one bigger) Sewing machine or needle and thread Elastic band Pins Scissors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37840c13-ed98-463b-beee-9d7fc686344d/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.20.15.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress The first step is to use a t-shirt in your size to create the top for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a11af46-5b0a-4f89-9ddf-bd625cf9990f/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.20.38.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress From the shoulder at the neck, measure straight down 40 cm, which is the length from your shoulder to your belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5fbfd6c-1d4c-4097-b027-3a8276bd32fc/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.23.16.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Draw a horizontal line at this mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcd55cfa-367c-41b6-ba40-15a8286c5f3e/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.24.23.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Measure the length of the bottom of the shirt and mark the middle point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb7ff721-dfed-4c7a-b8fe-55e7b7b14946/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.25.42.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress From this middle point, draw lines to connect it to both sides of the neck, creating a deep V-neck shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7acd180e-c09c-4ce7-a310-2025da37b469/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.26.03.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Cut along the drawn lines, including the back of the neck, to create the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00c9f025-eea0-43db-b984-dad91eed1239/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.27.14.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Next, take a larger t-shirt to create the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7d92657-9384-4a76-9e53-befae0a2f3af/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.28.31.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Draw a horizontal line right under the sleeves and cut along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bb68104-3f78-4477-a910-8cf33659333c/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.28.50.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress At the bottom of the shirt, measure 20 cm in from the right side and mark this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7637f5e4-810a-4a33-a26a-448e640736f8/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.29.28.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Connect this mark to the top of the shirt on the same side, drawing an arc line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8dd0a30-87a0-43e2-88db-fe5f0b785656/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.29.54.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Cut along this line to form the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0cb6987-c4aa-4bf3-b914-a9650110917e/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.31.49.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress To make the ruffle for the bottom, use the end of the t-shirt in your size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad9702e5-7318-4222-b3eb-ec7bc001bb12/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.32.11.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Measure the width of the fabric and divide it into three parts, each 9 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4c626bd-0730-4886-85f6-9e8765e18a1f/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.32.44.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Cut these parts to create the ruffle strips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c00a229-993b-404f-91b0-6b80671e5e54/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.33.40.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Connect the strips together to form a long piece of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc1e0452-d503-4df7-9b41-877113f504a9/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.34.28.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Make a loose seam along one edge of the long fabric to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b54c3d65-5831-48a7-8aa2-3685ad875786/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.34.48.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress The way to make the loose seam is using the maximum of the thread range in your sewing machine. And sewing it as normal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b0be574-02bc-48b5-9b69-eb273a724df8/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.37.21.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Then, pull one thread while holding the other to gather the fabric and create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79ef2f9c-6127-4a7a-8e61-f2d8adff9b58/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.38.40.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Attach the ruffle to the bottom part of the dress along the curved line. Use pins to hold them together before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c171175-e1f6-460e-8c85-82255ad61831/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.39.56.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress To make the ends of the ruffle look nicer, cut a curved line at each end. Then, you will have the ruffle of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/836c938e-e187-448a-b3a3-fd4f0826c157/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.43.47.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress For the ties, use fabric from the top of the large t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0c79e98-7923-4603-9d37-43d8b724ee04/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.44.24.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Draw two rectangles, each 9 cm wide and as long as possible from the available fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5518717-de1c-42f7-940e-3cf802ad2137/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.45.16.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Cut and connect these rectangles with pins and sew them to create the long tie for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0f764d6-08de-4f5d-9e93-efdf702f3a54/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.45.37.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress For the short tie, use fabric from the sleeves of the large t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5762ab0-86f1-444b-a5e6-2902b73ce975/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.46.02.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Cut rectangles 9 cm wide and as long as possible from the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd1a8f8c-83f5-4ae0-8015-e737d12824a7/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.46.36.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Then, connect and sew them as you did with the long tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f11602c-6a78-4c2b-9a44-2a1e87881d92/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.48.48.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Fold the edges of each tie together with pins and sew, creating a curved seam at one end of each tie to close it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/502dffa7-7e55-40b4-a3b0-a1c8708873b8/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.49.56.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress After that, turn the ties right side out with a long stick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea6a8388-e5be-4ccf-9ac1-eae82ddd549d/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+00.50.21.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Then, iron it to make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05873258-6a9f-4463-9e93-7f767d222c33/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.20.42.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Use leftover fabric from the neck of the large t-shirt to make a long strip 2 cm wide. This will be used to hem the neck of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfa7ee30-0e8c-4d2b-a628-6c66f9fc28ac/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.22.51.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Attach one edge of the long fabric strip to the edge of the neck with pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e905078-4fc8-4a3b-979f-e7011156d386/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.24.17.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress After the first seam, fold the other edge of the fabric strip inside and sew another seam, ensuring the second seam is larger than the first to hide it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/528811c3-9c25-4634-a2a7-2890f8235ede/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.26.09.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Finally, connect the top and bottom parts of the dress at the waistline using pins to hold them together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8008be4-7e08-4ab8-a6e2-dc8bdacbcecf/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.26.42.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Attach the short tie to one end of the waistline and the long tie to the other end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f464a3c-9eb7-4dc3-970d-8e0bb55c3731/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.27.23.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Because the long tie is on the right side of the dress, make a small hole on the left side for the long tie to pass through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d78117f-2fc6-4752-8e6b-e160b252faf1/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.27.47.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress Sew the ends of the hole to secure the fabric and prevent fraying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc5a97f8-537a-4c6d-9cf9-329ffd6cc4aa/DIY+Ruffle+wrap+dress+from+T+Shirt+-+Refashion+T-Shirt+into+Ruffle+wrap+dress Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1720204980376-IC2OQCN5CH9NDENGAEEY/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.42.04.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1720204979302-2XQBQS881CQ7CW5XHBDH/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.42.21.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1720204995395-VKQFSFG7DSNCG5Z4NXNR/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+01.42.13.png Blog - DIY Ruffle wrap dress from T Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into Ruffle wrap dress https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-jumpsuit-from-t-shirts-jumpsuit-month-series-ep-3 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e39aa50-dad9-431f-8a05-ff5e38e928b1/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+T-Shirts+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+3 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b0d6333-ce7c-4a3e-8951-f4b5dbac19dc/DIY+JUMPSUIT+from+T-Shirts+-+Jumpsuit+month+series+-+Ep+3 Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 2 T-shirts in M & XXL size Sewing machine or needle and thread Elastic band Pins Scissors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34f0e9f8-023a-43d4-8b27-f7981e0f9efc/Screenshot+2024-06-28+225058.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 The first step is working on the yellow T-shirt. From the neck of the T-shirt, measure down 40 cm, which is the width from your shoulder to your belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7ca1118-c895-4584-824a-2ed77bcb550d/Screenshot+2024-06-28+225118.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Then, draw a horizontal line and cut by the drawing line to create the top part of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0d46331-ae73-490c-8a72-f519bda88344/Screenshot+2024-06-28+225453.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 The black T-shirt will form the bottom part of the jumpsuit. Cut rectangles from the black T-shirt, each with a length of 60 cm and a width of 40 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca3f6bc4-dddc-4bfc-898e-09f85171848b/Screenshot+2024-06-28+232608.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 These measurements are the maximum you can obtain from the T-shirt, so using a very large T-shirt is advisable to get sizable rectangles for the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/687767be-9676-4e50-9137-29e949f0d0ab/Screenshot+2024-06-28+232658.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 On the left side of each rectangle, mark a point 3 cm from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87935f8b-4fc1-400d-8a1d-e7029de98bba/Screenshot+2024-06-28+232820.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Draw a straight line downward from this mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d4f40d6-1439-4744-a71a-7464ad984ea3/Screenshot+2024-06-28+232926.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Then, on the left side, mark a point 35 cm down, which is the width from your belly button to over the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2b0b95a-f201-4b38-b17d-dbb804eb4a73/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233021.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Draw a curved line from this mark to the horizontal line you previously drew. This will be the front of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ef75d9c-e8fe-4d02-a053-bf34caff42dd/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233117.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Repeat a similar process on the right side, but mark a point 6 cm inside instead of 3 cm. This will form the back of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4e021d2-8708-4137-bf9f-982e5bd7d08b/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233158.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Make sure that the width between the front and back lines is equal to the width of the yellow T-shirt plus 2 cm, and it should be larger than half your hip size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f9e3a3d-96e6-48d2-ba8f-29293280ed48/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233333.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 After cutting, connect the two patterns of the pants together at the crotch lines using pins, then sew along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3c750a3-affa-4477-8a22-6e757405d19f/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233439.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Next, connect the ends of the crotch lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/536677f4-2f65-4087-8d2b-d70f01bfaf70/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233544.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Fold the ends of the pants inside to hide the cut edges and seams, finishing the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61380593-b4d1-468a-993c-985e667c7f9f/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233811.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Start by connecting the sides first, using pins to hold them in place, and then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0eac69a4-ffbc-4279-b544-b56b83342b68/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233838.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Draw a horizontal line 3 cm inside the top of the connecting line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/862517bf-1395-439c-8977-ce6a0de36642/Screenshot+2024-06-28+233929.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Then, sew along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c8c6bbf-f56f-44a1-b16b-cfb0e634a7a9/Screenshot+2024-06-28+234853.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 To make the jumpsuit fit snugly around your body, use a small elastic band at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/267dd13c-eaf0-4145-a8fb-d2369e99e293/Screenshot+2024-06-28+235046.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Measure the length of the elastic band to determine the size of the fabric hole you need to make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a0131c2-ed3b-4b79-b0f0-1fea1a33e507/Screenshot+2024-06-28+235017.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Remember to keep a small unsewn space to insert the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/444d6b55-0c3b-4b89-898a-2ee9cd013952/Screenshot+2024-06-28+235320.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Use safety pins to guide the elastic band through the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/875bec38-e29f-4355-9c45-61322a266121/Screenshot+2024-06-28+235416.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Once through, sew the ends of the elastic band together and close the unsewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd0a3517-9762-453e-abbd-ff6bb2b18b28/Screenshot+2024-06-28+235910.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 From the leftover fabric of the yellow T-shirt, cut a long strip with a width of 3 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6352ddc-0221-4d76-a793-07e61d392dcd/Screenshot+2024-06-29+000237.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Fold the edges of the strip to the middle, then fold it again to create a fabric belt for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe4b23cf-26a7-4707-aa08-1be86436733e/Screenshot+2024-06-29+000332.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Cut two small holes in the middle front of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54031342-722a-47f2-9e0d-400919444c3d/Screenshot+2024-06-29+000417.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Then, put the fabric belt inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/682d22c3-f417-455c-9f07-395f67dafbee/Screenshot+2024-06-29+000621.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT from T-Shirts - Jumpsuit month series - Ep 3 Because the neck of the yellow T-shirt is quite small, it may be difficult to wear the jumpsuit. 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DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe 1.5m of fabric in caramel color Sewing machine or needle and thread Elastic band Pins Scissors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a018703e-271d-4436-8c8c-a749fc2b68d0/MAKING+THE+PATTERNS+Here%E2%80%99s+the+pattern+for+the+project.+To+get+a+clear+understanding+of+all+the+measurements+needed+for+the+pattern%2C+watch+the+video+from+0%3A40+to+3%3A49.++Remember%2C+you+can+adjust+these+measurements+to+fit+your+own+dimensions%21 Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0159f06-f102-4d9e-8ea8-463c8ed0a3bb/DIY+Wrap+skirt+with+leg+slit+from+scratch+-+Autumn+wardrobe Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36c84f00-3bb3-4e6b-8261-d8b181d0c697/4.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe - Make it stand out The first part of the front skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6025bf91-b757-481f-a230-049d5f59a257/DIY+Wrap+skirt+with+leg+slit+from+scratch+-+Autumn+wardrobe Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe - Make it stand out The second part of the front skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a76c1fd0-dcd2-479a-9ee9-27112593a7d0/Screenshot+2024-06-29+164615.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Now, apply the two front skirt parts to the back skirt at both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb1fcd72-3587-4f32-b761-c844833ec625/Screenshot+2024-06-29+164708.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe At the waistline, mark a point 4 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1aa7b4b6-bb8f-4e1e-839c-17624795c659/Screenshot+2024-06-29+164718.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Draw a line from this mark to the side seam at 25 cm down, creating a slightly curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a22b76b-9806-4686-97a6-885490c2d905/Screenshot+2024-06-29+164929.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Repeat this process for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8452a4ec-5aea-4200-ad35-71aed2cd07e0/Screenshot+2024-06-29+164956.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Make sure the width of the first front skirt part after cutting is half of the waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12092df8-fb41-443e-83ab-78eb3a8d1dd4/Screenshot+2024-06-29+165102.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe For the waistline of the back, check the gap between the width of the pattern and half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30b56537-1568-4ffc-abc7-5c6a4948d672/Screenshot+2024-06-30+183313.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe If the gap is 8 cm, create two darts at the back, each 4 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/665681a4-c9ca-4b2e-808f-4a0337c76694/Screenshot+2024-06-30+183408.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Draw two triangles facing each other, each with a width of 2 cm and a length of 15 cm. Make sure the final width of the back at the waistline is half of your waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1158ad81-e0d2-456e-b6f0-f527a88d6d61/Screenshot+2024-06-30+183514.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Fold and sew the two triangles together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67343475-cb57-4fab-b481-cf6ac7e951a5/Screenshot+2024-06-30+183553.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe After all, overlock all the patterns to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35b21372-f185-48f9-91fd-1af38d66e3fd/Screenshot+2024-07-01+020618.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Connect the front and back of the skirt at both sides using pins to hold them together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7dbd88a3-f3bb-4eb5-b07d-25126310bd68/Screenshot+2024-07-01+020654.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe At the waistline, fold the top of the fabric inside twice to hide the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9ba87b4-bcfc-47bc-befb-7d8908987ecf/Screenshot+2024-07-01+020802.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Then, sew to finish the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1684f233-13c0-456e-99ad-2a01e2bdc7a5/Screenshot+2024-07-01+021002.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Fold and sew the edges of the front skirt twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2938813-a7c1-4f49-a2ea-c143aecea1f0/Screenshot+2024-07-01+021058.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Then, repeat the process for the hem of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4c92465-770a-407d-bcec-1d1f37d05c3e/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024529.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Cut two long rectangles to create the ties for the skirt. The short tie should be 10 cm wide and 70 cm long, and the long tie should be 10 cm wide and 120 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/631dd344-c3ad-403a-a690-349f156a2b1d/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024707.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Fold two sides of the length together and sew to form the ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98c4d751-e32b-4715-b61f-bd9eb91607d1/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024728.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe After sewing, turn the ties right side out using a long stick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de42c5b0-d569-4d6a-b888-beb945a48d1f/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024807.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Then, iron them flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/896bb1f5-18f7-4f67-8162-724395c45b10/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024847.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe Attach the short tie to the first part of the front skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/275bf111-3411-460a-b3d3-b29e83542489/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024908.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe And, the long tie to the second part of the front skirt, then sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51117d6a-9c58-454c-90b7-ac58414e1240/Screenshot+2024-07-01+024947.png Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe The final step is to make a small hole on the side of the skirt for the long tie to pass through, allowing you to wear the skirt easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5116073-9106-43d5-bf95-e8acadf9738e/DIY+Wrap+skirt+with+leg+slit+from+scratch+-+Autumn+wardrobe Blog - DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch - Autumn wardrobe - Make it stand out DIY Wrap skirt with leg slit from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1719777149071-8YH6XKXFOAM4HDGIYBVL/Screenshot+2024-07-01+025025.png Blog - 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DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25408fd7-d3c3-4610-811c-64f5c8fe9b42/2024-06-28+13_14_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial 2.5m of cotton fabric in floral printing Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c0445f4-b043-4efa-a033-02e6fe5aae37/DIY+Ruffle+square+neck+bow+tie+open+back+dress+%7C+Making+my+birthday+dress+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bf183d7-fbdb-4170-877d-050815cfeefe/3.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/717ec603-7d1b-47a8-9c1a-d7e684c6c99a/4.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f560f92-0db3-4685-bc68-6cde51ddf166/5.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da37403b-ecd2-4c9b-83f0-8757aa54749e/DIY+Ruffle+square+neck+bow+tie+open+back+dress+%7C+Making+my+birthday+dress+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/496da953-0828-44bb-a6a7-6dd14d714fd3/DIY+Ruffle+square+neck+bow+tie+open+back+dress+%7C+Making+my+birthday+dress+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0110d738-ed11-4491-85b3-e50113e473d9/9.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42f369cf-148e-4bbe-adbf-d1cccae2a2f4/DIY+Ruffle+square+neck+bow+tie+open+back+dress+%7C+Making+my+birthday+dress+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee61692f-5d99-4774-865e-3465d90a6bae/2024-06-25+19_22_21-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut a long rectangle for the ruffle. It is is 8.5 cm wide and 80 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec44309-6e49-4fec-9237-ae567a620ef5/2024-06-25+19_22_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Fold rectangle in half, mark 3 cm down from each end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82b8fbe7-6232-4eca-a492-a35ad7def285/2024-06-25+19_23_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Mark at the center of folded rectangle, connect two marks with a slight curve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83c08fd8-6264-4ab7-bc07-f13461c14344/2024-06-25+19_24_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut along the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88395212-662d-4cf0-9e0a-b841dbd2a000/2024-06-25+19_25_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Finish the edge by folding inwards twice (0.5 cm each fold) and stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc888e9b-a90f-4649-92ed-7ef164af03c8/2024-06-25+19_25_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew a loose seam on the other fabric side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/696b92b3-a613-4364-bb3c-2bf983e96c3d/2024-06-25+19_25_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Create a gathering fabric from the seam. Adjust later to match strap length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be86dcb0-4f4d-4e59-9d34-b348b4e54ab4/2024-06-25+19_26_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut another rectangle for the strap with 6 cm width and 40 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/568f83c3-791d-43bc-b91f-3ac8984e6e86/2024-06-25+19_26_54-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the ruffle to one side of the strap rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ae95647-874f-45df-96d8-9a0f5f11215b/2024-06-25+19_28_51-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut another rectangle of the same size and connect it to the other side, encasing the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/401d3ba6-75e7-4669-bdeb-9414d7b47ba5/2024-06-25+19_29_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Leave a 20-cm opening for the center part of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eaf4df85-ac85-4c97-8f8e-d737e22a3228/2024-06-25+19_29_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the rest of the rectangle strap and the ruffle together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60eed4b6-3122-4d71-84a8-784531c7a029/2024-06-25+19_30_23-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Put all the ruffle inside to connect the other side of two rectangles together. Leave a 30-cm opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5371729b-48cf-42c3-a1e5-81ae214570d9/2024-06-25+19_30_43-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the remaining fabric together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbae231a-f4e9-4936-9ca2-87c0de9168ff/2024-06-25+19_31_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Turn the ruffle side out and iron flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1170df32-4fb7-4a03-98af-2616ede133d6/2024-06-25+19_31_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut out the tie and the side part of the bodice based on the pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc958945-7c5e-4aa4-a94b-943deb40a220/2024-06-25+19_32_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Connect the side and tie pieces at the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b1309dc-a1a2-41eb-bdf6-ee14224d8334/2024-06-25+19_32_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Leave 1 cm un-sew at the end of the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1f0d138-aabb-47aa-a7f5-d395c3aeb8cb/2024-06-25+19_33_48-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Make another tie piece and pin them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e7548d9-0a86-4b87-b883-a0df0b5e607d/2024-06-25+19_34_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Mark 11 cm from the top on the tie which is the shoulder strap attachment point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cafb1ca1-dc41-44d2-aac5-1bf005bc4b2e/2024-06-25+19_35_23-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the shoulder straps in between the tie pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b1e288f-e8b8-4e47-b9ee-85530fb6a429/2024-06-25+19_36_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Turn the piece right-side out and iron for a crisp finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b137eaf3-8ad8-4fe4-b832-6ecf3f4d3087/2024-06-25+19_37_09-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Overlock the remaining seam of the side part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32e13801-13b3-449c-947e-5227a9dc7cf3/2024-06-25+19_38_48-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew one end of the shoulder strap to the side bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c969288-2a49-4ba9-b39c-b02c8a360a9e/2024-06-25+19_39_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Then connect the other strap end. Make sure the side piece nestled between the straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d011b8f-fe6c-461a-9b8c-ac3e3e331e81/2024-06-25+19_40_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Repeat the steps to create a mirrored piece for the other side of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d0eedc1-afaf-4bc5-bf45-b1717b6da7e0/2024-06-25+19_40_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut two pieces for the center bodice section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b57497a-1dda-46af-ba6d-4cf3f91bdf18/2024-06-25+19_40_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew them together along one width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/942c7fed-ad39-428c-ab4c-2ef34fce2a1e/2024-06-25+19_40_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Create an understitching seam on the inside piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35a0772b-cb5a-472d-8e3a-24df12b32e4c/2024-06-25+19_41_30-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Overlock the remaining raw edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01068541-baac-40ec-94f4-c028e256afd4/2024-06-26+17_03_10-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the center piece to the side and strap sections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9202e05b-83a5-47c5-9fdb-9a3059303ebf/2024-06-26+17_04_04-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Start by sewing it to the inside piece of the shoulder strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d868f30d-a8b0-4989-88f2-e63ddec6680b/2024-06-26+17_04_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Maneuver the outer strap piece and back part over the ruffle to connect with the previously sewn seam. Turn them inside out after to hide all the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a766030f-27b8-4574-9d6a-4ab0c12ba95b/2024-06-26+17_17_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the two ends of the top bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec88d151-1402-40ab-9218-c834a6d39478/2024-06-26+17_19_58-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut a large rectangle for the front skirt piece. The length is your desired skirt length minus the ruffle length, plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62855d56-9fe4-4b01-874b-1006263e1368/2024-06-26+17_20_47-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial The width should match your hip measurement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6525a289-9bb0-466d-a8f1-d89c2ae11449/2024-06-26+17_21_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Mark at 9 cm down on the length line for the pocket position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cc7dae9-5253-4960-86fa-9801b76a6e4c/2024-06-26+17_21_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Attach a pocket piece at the marked position. Repeat on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46e75361-efec-4c8f-b0f6-ae42a15d3304/2024-06-26+18_59_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut another rectangle for the back skirt with the same width as the front but slightly longer for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e133f2e-9b34-4e7c-bcb6-8e4e7db8cbf4/2024-06-26+19_00_12-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial From the top width line, draw another line at 4 cm under it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4198f978-0446-4c05-b39c-45f57935f4c0/2024-06-26+19_00_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Fold the top edge inwards 0.5 cm. Then, fold again down to the line and sew to form a casing for the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18b4aeae-b81a-44d1-958c-12ffaeca187b/2024-06-26+19_01_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Mark pocket positions which are 1 cm lower than the front pocket placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f1b7ab7-b7f0-4bcf-a4e3-734b7419fa64/2024-06-26+19_01_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Add pockets on both sides and stitch them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67d76e47-d7ea-4a5b-a4ee-36f3242a6cea/2024-06-26+19_02_03-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut a piece of elastic with a width of 1 cm and a length half your under bust measurement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa6ba40a-3136-44b0-ac8b-0ef6582ac0b1/2024-06-26+19_02_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Thread the elastic through the casing and sew the ends together to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7f35431-ae8f-46f1-8c91-35c1ccf3dd93/2024-06-26+19_02_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew the front and back skirt panels together at the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f7e01be-45fa-4aa5-b468-f1536aa28aae/2024-06-26+19_03_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Mark 14 cm down from the top of the pocket (the open part). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71e01997-fc24-45b5-975f-c5ab347253e3/2024-06-26+19_03_31-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew from the mark to create the pocket depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32f8c436-51f3-4a4c-89ae-48e9f30ba777/2024-06-26+19_03_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Cut two rectangles with a length of 27 cm and a width of 138 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8b604ce-f89c-45b2-9336-e3465a2bea2f/2024-06-26+19_04_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Sew these rectangles together along their lengths to form a circle of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc027847-30c9-4f4f-9c81-681ca58967fa/2024-06-26+19_05_10-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Finish one edge of the circle by folding the fabric inwards twice (1 cm each fold) and stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4556fa96-93a6-4934-946f-8e4246e63ea8/2024-06-26+19_05_28-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial On the other side, sew a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/845b5c41-e800-4e7b-b265-befaca86c436/2024-06-26+19_06_03-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Create a gathering fabric from the seam. The final gathered width should match the top of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ce757c1-c96b-4b39-bab5-ac558afd549e/2024-06-26+19_06_43-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Connect the bottom section of the skirt to the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e201198-5dc6-4719-b356-a8c9141796f3/2024-06-26+19_07_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial On the top edge of the front skirt, sew a loose seam to create gathering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3f1b1df-8c14-4e67-8437-07d9eb7e1b34/2024-06-26+19_07_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial The final gathered width should match the width of the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9c30a1e-c84f-4318-9c06-efac57b8e4d8/2024-06-26+19_08_33-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial Connect the top and the bottom dress together to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/004ec4bd-8f9d-438a-97aa-71bbdf88cb03/DIY+Ruffle+square+neck+bow+tie+open+back+dress+%7C+Making+my+birthday+dress+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1ee178a-6888-4612-b092-e2586dc7be2c/DIY+Ruffle+square+neck+bow+tie+open+back+dress+%7C+Making+my+birthday+dress+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1719048431724-190EODG9OW6U160CG5RY/280748315_728886398289277_2728170362039925236_n.jpg Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1719048431984-R8A1PE766MROTTM731T3/280572016_395629422469325_4692276382541553008_n.jpg Blog - DIY Ruffle square neck bow tie open back dress | Making my birthday dress | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-refashion-t-shirt-into-jumpsuit-idea-to-reuse-old-t-shirt monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bea60dc1-3e3c-4bd8-99a8-3fb2fc25db85/DIY+refashion+T-Shirt+into+Jumpsuit+-+Idea+to+reuse+old+T-Shirt Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d31b2f8-b7f4-4676-9359-35d067571803/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151134.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt T-shirt (preferably oversized) Sewing machine or needle and thread Elastic band Pins Scissors Macrame rope (for the tie) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d35ba356-2fe1-45b3-9aae-c68033c97e8c/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151217.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt The first step is to cut two hands of the T-Shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6297541a-ec56-49eb-b422-e5b9c0318640/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151258.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Then, draw a straight line right under the neck and cut along that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/185a70d1-b336-455d-8416-fefe12e0a093/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151501.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Also, cut the T-shirt into two pieces—one for the front and one for the back of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/314fbc22-41df-450f-b94a-84ba7f58ff4e/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151524.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt For the front piece, fold it in half and start drawing the pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6fcddd3e-d8c3-436a-ac3d-88742ca4c838/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151649.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Draw a straight line 3 cm away from the border. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9622de37-4da0-4f04-a646-1fbad60445c4/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151801.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt At the end of the border line, go up 6 cm and draw a curved line to connect it to the straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2bb039cd-0bc3-4f88-8172-a5e59e57875c/Screenshot+2024-06-22+151848.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt From the top of the straight line, go down 17 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1daf3a40-4cfd-4d3b-8c09-dc5fc219f0f9/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152014.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt From the border, go inside 13 cm and mark another point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/096840e6-2927-4496-b9ee-44e23bc8483e/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152049.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Then, connect the two marks with a curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05518c7d-81a6-4a90-bbec-b8a7cba3a9e9/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152147.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Then, draw from the second mark to the end of the T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4976d7a7-c578-4a7e-807f-8793873c7d28/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152300.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Cut along the drawn lines to create the front body of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/943b42ae-931c-461c-af61-dda62e8b6b76/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152416.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Repeat a similar process for the back body, adjusting the curve line for the legs (inside 5 cm from the border). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb553dda-c0f9-4d29-ba06-8ce443f77474/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152502.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Make sure the width of the legs is 1/4 of your hip size plus 4 cm or bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a81034a5-a8eb-435a-ab03-63c9d04b5653/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152825.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Then, overlock the pattern to protect the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84879b5c-33d0-4628-8264-0add4fd6a9de/Screenshot+2024-06-22+152847.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Sew the two pieces of the back jumpsuit together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c060fb6f-b1b4-4ab0-b9fa-41897049af12/Screenshot+2024-06-22+153024.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt For the front, keep 13 cm open from the top and sew the rest of the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c40d8f5-38eb-4acc-8285-c678bf751076/Screenshot+2024-06-22+153102.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Fold the fabric inside at the top of the front and sew to close the open area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4de93f9e-c871-4005-9c1f-9c154d346db4/Screenshot+2024-06-22+153313.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Sew the hand areas similarly for both front and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/773409b8-9357-407a-ae9e-7ae09aece78d/Screenshot+2024-06-22+154526.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt At the top of the jumpsuit, fold the fabric inside 2 cm to create a small hole to put the band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ff5e1be-b5f8-462e-81e8-124f85b1dec5/Screenshot+2024-06-22+154717.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Next, create pockets using fabric from the T-shirt sleeves. Draw a rectangle with a width of 16 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1453d25-e790-4bfb-bcdb-20bff3242a09/Screenshot+2024-06-22+154746.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Then, add an arc line to one edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ffe9777b-df84-4794-b794-dcf19e0454a9/Screenshot+2024-06-22+154821.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Cut along the arc to form the pocket shape, and don’t forget to overlock the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d904863e-5ea1-43ae-97d8-ab4a1c6963ff/Screenshot+2024-06-22+154941.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Position the pockets approximately 34 cm from the jumpsuit’s end, right around the belly button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adec58ec-167e-4c4a-a719-f11bdbee7e90/Screenshot+2024-06-22+155013.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Pin the pockets to both the front and back pieces, then sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7dc587de-59da-4ab2-b94c-b2b7ef250e9d/Screenshot+2024-06-22+155832.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Now, connect the front and back pieces at the sides, sewing through the pockets and crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09a63071-968d-4ca6-9867-34a83c3a9fba/Screenshot+2024-06-22+155855.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt To create the pocket bottoms, leave a 13 cm opening and sew the remaining fabric to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74fc79fb-78a9-4e88-a5bd-92f758dfb46f/Screenshot+2024-06-22+160013.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Measure 7 cm up from the pocket tops and draw a straight line—this will be where you attach the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/313fef07-71f7-402f-aff8-22eaf18d3d9c/Screenshot+2024-06-22+160041.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Measure the length of the elastic band to fit your upper belly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ed35be0-49fd-4cdd-b7c1-3f16f4d1abfb/Screenshot+2024-06-22+160129.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Then, sew it to the jumpsuit at both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98158c2f-0a8e-4020-94cd-96ae02dd2f4b/Screenshot+2024-06-22+160313.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Finally, thread the band through the small hole at the top of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26d73204-c0af-4bfa-b0cb-de0537be62e1/Screenshot+2024-06-22+160348.png Blog - DIY refashion T-Shirt into Jumpsuit - Idea to reuse old T-Shirt Instead of using a fabric band, consider using a macrame rope for a unique touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae1f1cc1-f1d9-498c-8a6a-4a05fa75ba88/DIY+refashion+T-Shirt+into+Jumpsuit+-+Idea+to+reuse+old+T-Shirt Blog - 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Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ce144e2-3b86-4f47-8cc1-8dfb61d7a640/Refashion+men%27s+shirts+into+Ruffle+hem+dress+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+transformation+idea Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5db07095-e430-493e-98b7-804ef1c1bdb3/Screenshot+2024-06-12+150621.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea 2 Men's shirts in XXL size Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/604b3d69-d740-4d4a-8e8e-00aa19e7d287/Screenshot+2024-06-12+150855.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea The first step is to remove the front pocket of the main shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9254e35b-5edc-4abf-ba2c-62ea441c9330/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151004.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea After that, un-sew the top of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b593695-1ade-44be-8124-758b6d6ce815/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151107.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, sew to create the new look for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74e1c8fa-e952-48c4-9a2f-3f419c04ca4f/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151151.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Measure the length of the dress before the ruffle hem at 55cm, which is the length from the shoulder to the hip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5c3637c-fc97-4b1c-ae2b-d6e233e34689/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151213.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Draw a line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16d8c9ed-3f5c-4c51-b1ac-044d18a66621/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151242.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea After cutting along the drawn line, un-sew two hands of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52420226-5f4b-4f76-8db3-070a6df80812/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151340.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Also, un-sew two hands of the second shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fec6a7aa-12ab-47cc-b6bb-4954a9ff4f51/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151649.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Use two hands of one shirt to make one new hand for the new dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3069cd0d-6049-4417-b539-37639f3224cc/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151634.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea On one hand, cut at 19 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d80e5568-896d-464a-af65-905eb7615db7/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151753.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea On another hand, cut at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe9d97da-cdf1-4f02-af42-81988d95ab3a/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151828.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, connect them together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61fd0cfb-75a5-481c-a38a-d7f8485780f6/Screenshot+2024-06-12+151856.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Don’t forget to overlock the fabric after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ac08fc6-1776-46fd-9a9b-9df6e0b4287a/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152016.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea At two sides of the new hand, draw the new lines at the gap to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d95dd8e9-4e9b-4050-9d26-3d1086265d04/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152107.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea After cutting, overlock there to protect the fabric. Make sure the length at two sides of the hand has to be the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95e99dbe-7bed-4d10-ba46-2e23abc2ea30/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152151.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Now, make a loose seam at the hand by using the maximum range of the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa581942-a386-4b6d-941a-725764d16c5d/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152228.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Keep one thread and pull another one to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7959cb0-9b37-48f5-9a58-82f84e06d2d6/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152248.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Make sure the width of the new hand has to be the same with the old hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95ba952b-fbfc-47c7-bc8d-3da94af4d1db/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152356.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, connect the hands to the shirt and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5198ae0-0f8b-405f-938f-f74155515ab2/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152522.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea After that, sew two under armpit lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1145680e-47c5-4bfd-b6f9-b90521de831b/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152555.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea At the end of the hand, fold it twice to hide the end fabric and sew it to finish the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa893e60-7978-48f0-b1bc-6f31e3dcfe77/Screenshot+2024-06-12+152703.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Move to the end of the shirt, draw a line at one side at 13 cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32c55e39-5737-4a5a-b8e2-276d36ccc9ec/Screenshot+2024-06-12+153048.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Because I want to have a second level of the ruffle there so I un-sew one side of the shirt to that line and cut by the drawn line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fe05dcf-e6b3-45aa-b77b-7cb73c403d75/Screenshot+2024-06-12+153944.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Now, use the second shirt to create the ruffle hem for the dress. Remove the front pocket first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5cea49ea-6f6e-42d3-b622-08122533d2a0/Screenshot+2024-06-12+154151.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, draw a straight line at the end of the second shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94c696ae-58f1-4b23-bf8b-267ded1bde37/Screenshot+2024-06-12+154228.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea From that line, draw another line at 30cm. So the length of the ruffle will be 30cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d27000c5-cbe9-4b45-b1e2-9360c41c3911/Screenshot+2024-06-12+154356.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Remove the button and cut the button area there to have a long rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77b50ea2-396e-4748-bee6-5b184a2c06c0/Screenshot+2024-06-12+154745.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Cut the rest of the second shirt along the shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cadda31b-66ea-4810-8005-cf6db76cb47b/Screenshot+2024-06-12+154502.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, draw another rectangle with 30cm length too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/354447ee-196c-4881-b116-d36176e89878/Screenshot+2024-06-12+154559.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Remove the button and cut the button area at that rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d5cb8d3-e9bf-48b9-b923-be2aac06a855/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155003.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, connect it to the first rectangle cut before that. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b0e371d-66bb-44b9-91df-da61b3094b2a/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155135.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea At one width of the fabric, fold it twice to hide the end fabric inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd98cd14-b209-4752-940e-bb344a00944b/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155203.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea And sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4ee53d9-bc31-4fc4-b16f-b330bb9d582e/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155257.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Overlock the other side of the fabric later as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ed3191b-3006-4d76-902a-a540393e0ac2/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155317.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, make a loose seam there to create the ruffle by using the maximum range of the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ecb53016-521e-467c-a12b-63e8166c7425/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155443.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Make sure the width of the ruffle has to be the same with the width of the shirt. And it’ll be the ruffle hem of the new dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14a69932-dd72-4e82-a79d-dec6bcc83628/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155610.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Use the rest fabric of the second shirt to create the second ruffle. Fold three edges of the rectangle twice to hide the end fabric inside. Then, sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef149408-49ac-4c9a-ad46-0d83be4e698b/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155723.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea At the rest edge of the rectangle, overlock it by the zigzag stitching first. Then, make a loose seam later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c94e22ed-50bb-484a-82d9-426c6abf35a3/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155837.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Make sure the width of the second ruffle has to be a quarter of the width of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40b6307f-797a-43ce-b52a-0b89d3b24fbf/Screenshot+2024-06-12+155944.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Now, connect the second ruffle to one side of the shirt at the cutting made before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a68262e-8e6a-4fec-b8d0-64fedcd7b83a/Screenshot+2024-06-12+160056.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea A tip here is the width of the ruffle should be a little shorter at the side. So it can be outside of the side seam when sewing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ce32805-1053-40d6-bb7c-4a3768defdbf/Screenshot+2024-06-12+160148.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea Because of the second ruffle, the cutting at the end is not equal. So, cut it again and also overlock it after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04687239-163c-4136-8edd-2775bc641ca2/Screenshot+2024-06-12+160255.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea The last step is connecting the ruffle hem to the end of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a60b0f6-95ae-4da7-9ce7-d48b5cfbc7e0/Screenshot+2024-06-12+160239.png Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea And sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0376e46-d804-4f58-b8a1-b86a72811fe4/Refashion+men%27s+shirts+into+Ruffle+hem+dress+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+transformation+idea Blog - Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt - Men's shirt transformation idea - Make it stand out Refashion men's shirts into Ruffle hem dress shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1718183900265-CIPVT7FSJTWFPQ10N1X0/119524486_1034328533655957_10739969103533685_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86f2cd6f-4fe0-46b3-b4c0-ea73dbf34c43/2024-06-19+17_41_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial 2.5m of cotton fabric in floral printing Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fdb460c-8f54-424b-ae85-47b9cadd55a1/DIY+My+perfect+everyday+dress+%28It+has+everything+I+want+in+one+dress%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ab1cdfc-5167-4a62-91ab-41d1bdf5c15c/DIY+My+perfect+everyday+dress+%28It+has+everything+I+want+in+one+dress%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/107c2727-b69e-4f09-aeb1-d678a2e69d44/4.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4fc1a5a-3488-48b2-ab75-c7a9d7556638/5.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9b8f5da-5fa6-41b4-97ca-3ea94faf927f/6.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1419fbef-d8a1-425d-a955-d352969dcea9/7.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da60f3c5-d711-40f6-b40d-7c1c44f698a4/8.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0110d738-ed11-4491-85b3-e50113e473d9/9.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42a31abe-264d-49f1-b237-cc1fc4505363/DIY+My+perfect+everyday+dress+%28It+has+everything+I+want+in+one+dress%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The bottom pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8cbdc093-6ef6-4c0d-8ccb-3254026898ec/2024-06-12+18_12_23-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the patterns to the fabric to cut out the parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87cc0db3-0fab-4a9f-8465-8008e42e45f4/2024-06-12+18_12_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark the midpoint of the front piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe3ec5ae-2c15-45a7-82eb-2334a97891e6/2024-06-12+18_39_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Continue halving each section to mark for darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05e2bd45-db9e-4f1d-8df2-ba26980f2e5a/2024-06-12+18_40_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw a 12cm line upwards from the midpoint mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/113c887d-b93e-47f7-a4ba-9c4656446ee9/2024-06-12+18_41_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Create two 2cm-wide triangles at the top of this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b032dccb-1b3d-48b7-a15a-6bc06df7a42c/2024-06-12+18_41_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the triangles inward along the initial line. Stitch along the fold to create a neat dart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6cdbf5be-78bc-4fd4-8844-1f3643f4a039/2024-06-12+18_41_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial The end width of the front part will be 35cm which is half of the under-bust size plus seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0d5c3d5-e018-4e89-b13e-fd41e0b269ca/2024-06-12+18_43_22-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Repeat the process for the second front piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8936740-2017-4633-b7f3-a8ba34482735/2024-06-12+18_44_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach front and back pieces at the shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c3b2c1d-fe55-4839-9abe-6f1a782c0527/2024-06-12+18_43_43-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Trim back piece if necessary to match front due to dart placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b2a7cf9-a163-420c-8d11-cd93fb76eb38/2024-06-12+18_44_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two pieces of the main bodice together at the neck by the pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d657169-2840-47dd-a5bf-518c6b6de771/2024-06-12+18_44_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark 4cm down from the shoulder on the back neck for tie placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03d79dfc-cdf6-4b57-906e-035d9206b5f5/2024-06-12+18_45_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut two rectangles for ties. Each is 3 cm wide and 50 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50509c7c-0db5-4685-9d8c-e867effc7f5e/2024-06-12+18_46_04-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold two length lines to the middle before folding the tie in half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bf191f9-c4fb-4e7b-b783-d0fd7da751ad/2024-06-12+18_46_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew along the folded line to finish the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20c8e8fe-1aee-4160-960c-47520cf3c2a2/2024-06-12+18_47_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach ties to marked positions on the back neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc62221c-21cd-4eb8-975a-3b6c93d46cc2/2024-06-12+18_48_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle double the length and triple the width of desired shirring plus seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1569bf5-75c0-46a3-a9ec-fa226a65cfdd/2024-06-12+18_48_47-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e70da85e-968d-4daf-9b92-399b32e03136/2024-06-12+18_49_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw the horizontally parallel lines 0.5 cm and 1 cm away from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/def4601d-cdb3-4235-a455-999a8d38dd57/2024-06-12+18_50_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew along the lines to create holes for the elastic bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fc29f0e-9892-40b6-a661-c9c74af27ce2/2024-06-12+18_50_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut multiple elastic bands that are 15 cm long. It’s the width between two back parts of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1145bf7b-deec-4db2-93e0-9dfd19bd98ae/2024-06-12+18_51_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Thread the elastic bands through the holes to create the shirring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e01db3d5-e16c-46cf-8fdf-482a8b524fff/2024-06-12+18_51_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew at two ends of the elastic bands to keep them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4df31b9b-ac1a-43f4-bd79-47fd2d48ed16/2024-06-12+18_53_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Position the shirred panel between two back parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5e97fa7-3e8c-4cea-83d2-3d7d404bd075/2024-06-12+18_54_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the shirring have to be in the middle of two pieces of the top bodice. Sew it to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76b45c67-aed1-4894-98c4-53249dfdb0d8/2024-06-12+18_54_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make small cuts at the square neck base for turning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d51d9824-6bcb-45da-a91a-93909af286cf/2024-06-12+18_55_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the the right side of the fabric out. Make a second seam at one piece of the top part to get all the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd853075-d57a-4e21-a3d0-2d1a4b5a31f2/2024-06-12+18_55_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Overlock the ending and the sleeve lines to connect two pieces of the top bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fc11a6a-d1ed-4307-8942-d387d61ab109/2024-06-12+18_55_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Join the underarm lines of your sleeve pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/861075c4-314e-4c9a-a008-99d9952e26a0/2024-06-12+18_56_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the fabric at the sleeve end twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cda1b376-f695-44cc-8156-150ac63f80a3/2024-06-12+18_56_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Secure the fold neatly with stitches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77543757-00c2-42d4-aba4-a4072a4970c4/2024-06-12+18_57_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut two rectangles measuring 4cm in width and 42cm in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bbaeeba-1b1b-461f-baf3-6a93d5e41ccd/2024-06-12+18_58_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the short ends of the rectangle to form a fabric circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64ca91c4-e7c1-4160-8f1e-899467fb1ac2/2024-06-12+18_57_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold both sides of the circle inward by approximately 1cm, ironing them down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7218663e-8b8b-401a-8739-af75c6396c4d/2024-06-12+18_59_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Position the circle fabric 4cm from the sleeve end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c0bcfec-6543-481d-ae15-d4b123405e03/2024-06-12+18_59_43-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial While sewing the circle to the sleeve, leave a small unsewn gap for inserting the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/808a45f3-8a4a-4e43-ad45-013ce7a5d969/2024-06-12+19_00_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a 1cm-wide elastic band, approximately 22cm in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f9f9b3f-88af-4766-8986-eeb45f936e6f/2024-06-12+19_00_40-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Thread the elastic band through the gap you have made. Stitch the elastic ends together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83789216-29c4-435a-a84e-c108792868a6/2024-06-12+19_00_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Glue the previously left gap to secure the elastic in place. Create a loose seam at the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7ea7639-784d-44af-94eb-9ff9459e28fd/2024-06-12+19_02_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Gather the fabric at the sleeve’s upper edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/474ec5f2-1a9a-4435-ba6a-ea33570e2711/2024-06-15+23_22_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the sleeves to the top part along the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/313e7679-31c9-4760-93a1-d34b7949f77a/2024-06-15+23_23_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut two rectangles—each 67 cm wide and 80 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5cc42399-f3ae-4c1e-a0b9-442c0a09fd03/2024-06-15+23_23_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial From one width line, mark 5 centimeters down along both length lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69cce673-3ada-482c-a1b3-0152d5f4248a/2024-06-15+23_24_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the pockets to their designated spots and sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b81542ee-d609-4dc1-9ff1-83c00cb5f305/2024-06-15+23_24_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two bottom dress pieces along their sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/877929a6-1051-4371-93a6-1c40a6be0e06/2024-06-15+23_25_30-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark down 14 cm from the top of the pocket. This area will be the pocket opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2598c049-986c-41f6-bcae-c5252a3fbd20/2024-06-15+23_25_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the remaining pocket fabric together to complete the pocket depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b08a6b06-d673-4fa2-b852-27279a4c814c/2024-06-15+23_26_18-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric at the bottom dress twice and secure it with stitches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d966641-bb7a-47e5-a5ec-95c1acad24b3/2024-06-15+23_26_32-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the bottom dress, create a loose seam at the front only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f48962fa-1f19-425e-a7aa-4677120a8f0b/2024-06-15+23_27_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Add a gathering fabric here, matching the width of the front end of the top dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33cb9468-3668-40eb-b6d6-c0ebd9d1a973/2024-06-15+23_29_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the top and the bottom dress together to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1445ca96-00ab-4223-a0ea-d1640876f4fe/DIY+My+perfect+everyday+dress+%28It+has+everything+I+want+in+one+dress%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY My perfect everyday dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1718184436870-4TO1HODETE19RZ8AV3IO/241015280_558540805338284_5441954586517650966_n.jpg Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1718184436599-LIHKTBTI1D7VFWP1RQL0/241000915_987023172082246_3906410695361759711_n.jpg Blog - DIY My perfect everyday dress (It has everything I want in one dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-midi-dress-from-scratch-an-easy-way-to-make-a-pretty-dress-for-your-wardrobe-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64be3b95-36d9-4bb6-9a59-5f5cf8e46073/DIY+MIDI+DRESS+from+scratch+-+An+easy+way+to+make+a+pretty+dress+for+your+wardrobe Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6abd2780-7df6-4d81-954f-79c486c0908b/DIY+MIDI+DRESS+from+scratch+-+An+easy+way+to+make+a+pretty+dress+for+your+wardrobe Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7de87245-12d4-4502-b1e0-19f14f7bd592/Screenshot+2024-06-08+035508.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe 2.5m of mix chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/733b91a2-b8fa-455b-97d2-a0a605409e92/DIY+MIDI+DRESS+from+scratch+-+An+easy+way+to+make+a+pretty+dress+for+your+wardrobe Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cf1f03e-f93f-4d3d-bddf-d99c88d6adfc/4.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe - Make it stand out The top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/136868ce-7459-44df-9d60-fd04ab3589f6/Screenshot+2024-06-07+235302.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe After cutting, fold the line at the neck area twice to hide the cutting. Then, sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f15c4ea8-631f-4752-8831-adab009e5433/Screenshot+2024-06-07+235405.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Also, overlock the rest of the cutting after that. Make one more piece like that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9923dabf-616f-4499-a146-bfa3158c208c/Screenshot+2024-06-08+012203.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Then, connect two pieces together at the end of the neck. Make sure the width in the end has to be half of your bust size. So, you can wear the dress later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdc172b1-c221-4b0f-86c5-8dcdf23ebb66/Screenshot+2024-06-08+012254.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Sew the connected parts to keep them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f17fa47-c6a4-44c4-9803-ae79dd7109dd/Screenshot+2024-06-08+012426.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Now, connect two sides of the top at under the arm areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5612348e-1e81-4c3b-8913-0a4531695a7d/Screenshot+2024-06-08+013129.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe After that, fold the end of the fabric at the hands twice to hide the cutting and sew it to finish the hand of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a28d290a-3223-4c3b-95d2-280455978ef6/DIY+MIDI+DRESS+from+scratch+-+An+easy+way+to+make+a+pretty+dress+for+your+wardrobe Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe - Make it stand out The bottom pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88b8c3d3-4e28-4ea8-aea7-dbcb45a65320/Screenshot+2024-06-08+015749.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe After cutting, you’ll have the back of the bottom dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31e94db0-71c6-47bd-b152-a8ed53506171/Screenshot+2024-06-08+015834.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe To make the front of the bottom dress, cut another piece like the back first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a7cd920-47b7-4da1-8dd1-46c5ac94898a/Screenshot+2024-06-08+015903.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Then, mark at the middle of the top. And it’s around 10cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e6c5cf1-9365-45ae-bcee-1cb68cd0b6ef/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020018.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe So, draw a line at 10 cm down from the folding line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2f1ebb5-a3ed-43dd-a6e8-b769c6f76565/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020253.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Then, cut by that drawing line to have two pieces of the front of the bottom dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4b1da48-4788-4649-aa48-6a645416d297/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020324.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Connect two pieces of the front together by the pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0af01ef4-abd6-4cab-b599-3d66aecc96a7/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020347.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Then, mark at 50cm on the connected line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f563d21c-027f-401f-90db-5a78f42c6134/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020434.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe And sew from the top to that mark. So, the dress will have a slit at the leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e07cb0d-6ff4-47e6-9eaf-7a40c6b78a64/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020603.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Fold the fabric at the split part inside and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69d9ab9c-6952-46e6-a5f6-a07d91d3a33d/Screenshot+2024-06-08+020838.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Now, connect the front and the back of the bottom dress together at two sides. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7057add3-af7c-42c9-bdfc-3d008cfe15dc/Screenshot+2024-06-08+021000.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Fold the end of the dress twice to hide the cutting and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be031894-1a97-4134-9fa0-4b6bca80a448/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024143.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe The next step is to connect the top and the bottom of the dress together. Connect them at two sides first. Then, connect the rest later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/932a3c8f-b0b7-4105-a686-d7f56db94791/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024302.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Because there will be an elastic band at the connected part, measure the width of the elastic band first to mark where to sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e3426a2-433e-4c2d-91f0-e6117417bc54/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024358.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Then, draw a line to help sew easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc34eae7-49e9-4023-ba02-48f7076408a3/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024449.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe After the first seam, fold all the fabric down and make another seam to create the hole for the elastic band to go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b111a38c-ae68-4d5a-9788-a5ab3181f2ee/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024547.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Remember to keep a small un-sewn space at one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e4aa9ad-6729-4834-89b5-3e1c52874f3b/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024612.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Cut the elastic band with the same size as the under breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c76beed-e81b-48d7-bf98-39f95df7a386/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024827.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Then, use two safety pins to put it through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3b04fa6-8eb5-4c41-a7cb-f4bea72c79cf/Screenshot+2024-06-08+024906.png Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe Sew two ends of the elastic band after that and also sew to close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/448b7689-9a67-47b3-848c-f782552c3da0/DIY+MIDI+DRESS+from+scratch+-+An+easy+way+to+make+a+pretty+dress+for+your+wardrobe Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe - Make it stand out DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f61cae0-0c20-4482-96cd-eae10a0cdc83/DIY+MIDI+DRESS+from+scratch+-+An+easy+way+to+make+a+pretty+dress+for+your+wardrobe Blog - DIY MIDI DRESS from scratch - An easy way to make a pretty dress for your wardrobe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-smock-jumpsuit-refashion-old-dress-into-smock-jumpsuit-thrift-flip monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afd78963-5573-4493-9a74-2641db84fe10/DIY+Smock+Jumpsuit+-+Refashion+old+dress+into+smock+jumpsuit+-+Thrift+flip Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6ace3bb-c260-44d2-a889-1ac427551687/Screenshot+2024-06-07+174745.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Old dress Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/439abaa1-49c4-4c8b-8589-50f982ccffb0/Screenshot+2024-06-07+174959.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The first step is to cut the dress by two lines under the armpit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a92a10d3-0bf7-4bc7-a283-ec94ff665549/Screenshot+2024-06-07+180618.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The next step is cutting two sides of the dress. These will be the front and the back of the pants for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c347cbb-5bfa-4737-9599-efa3f28810ad/Screenshot+2024-06-07+180703.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Use an iron to make the fabric straight before drawing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f5d044a-53d6-4e84-b075-1b9ef0a5f6dd/Screenshot+2024-06-07+181319.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip For the front of the pants, fold the fabric together. Remember to keep the end of the fabric straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c5123bf-05b2-4128-b9bd-0b33181da7e9/Screenshot+2024-06-07+181303.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip At the end of the fabric, go to the right 36 cm and make a mark there. Then, do the same for the top of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72206ba5-37e9-46ab-bed3-04ce0556f443/Screenshot+2024-06-07+182220.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Then, draw a line to connect two marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dee929b5-b9d7-44cc-b86d-4f6b31f70d02/Screenshot+2024-06-07+182054.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip From the end of the fabric, go up 53 cm to make a rectangle. So, the rectangle will have the size of 36 cm wide and 53 cm height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f38642d-8518-4cc3-b872-d1c2e58cc57e/Screenshot+2024-06-07+183515.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Then, make a smaller rectangle with the width of 30 cm and the same height as the previous rectangle which is 33 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cc8790f-cce9-43cc-bbdc-b1c313e371a0/Screenshot+2024-06-07+183545.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip At the corner of the big rectangle, go up 10 cm and make a mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa0122ba-b4e8-424d-95a9-08ef2089da85/Screenshot+2024-06-07+183615.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Then, draw an arch line from the small rectangle to that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a294b918-5266-419f-a622-34ae8e2a3134/Screenshot+2024-06-07+183646.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Now, just need to cut by the drawing line. And we will have two pieces of the pants for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e63c238c-1fa6-4517-9468-d497be73d2fe/Screenshot+2024-06-07+191928.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip For the back of the pants, make two rectangles too. The small rectangle is the same size as the small rectangle that was made for the front pants. That will be 30 cm wide and 53 cm height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02e9955f-8c27-4538-8dae-4ea2f59218c9/Screenshot+2024-06-07+184326.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip For the big rectangle, the height is kept the same which is 53 cm but the width will be 41 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a99c6c88-0b1f-4c63-9885-2cffb6d76831/Screenshot+2024-06-07+192134.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip From the right corner of the big rectangle, go up 10 cm and make a mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30ac9efb-53fa-419f-abee-8afbced45873/Screenshot+2024-06-07+192155.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Then, draw an arch line from the mark to connect with the small rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d0559c2-beb1-4345-a1d9-4cc1e2577268/Screenshot+2024-06-07+192232.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip After cutting by the drawing line, we will have the back pants of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f41957c-5abf-42b1-8b89-c7867ea4d149/Screenshot+2024-06-07+193539.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The next step is sewing two pieces of the front and the back of the pants together by the arch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d91ffa1-f284-4728-b8e5-2004fdb22e0c/Screenshot+2024-06-07+193645.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip To protect the seam, make the fake overlooking by using another stitching in the sewing machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1664f093-702b-4b6c-bc37-345a34a99ebe/Screenshot+2024-06-07+193732.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The next step is to connect the front and the back of the pants together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b77eed98-cc56-4125-bce3-b19c8c7b581e/Screenshot+2024-06-07+193750.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Use pins to hold them will make sewing easier. And the pants of the jumpsuit are finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6e1ad1d-9b39-4998-8225-c0b3bc51bc89/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194000.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Moving forward to the top of the jumpsuit, I'm going to make shirred top. So, cut the body of the top to make the body for the shirred top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60742ee1-53bc-4bff-b8f2-460fa0457b5a/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194059.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Two rectangles will be made which are 19 cm wide and 56 cm height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2125e59e-268b-45db-8a17-2eb7045e0912/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194135.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip They will be the front and the back of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fd60cf1-2ff4-47d6-a5b8-76b789e7d887/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194330.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip At the top of a shirred top, fold the fabric double times and sew it to hide the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef9eb6a2-e369-4b33-8191-1b54b1b283a9/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194450.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip And here is what we get after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3c26e11-79fe-478b-b608-15ee1963b572/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194552.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The next step is to draw the line for the shirring. From the top, go down 2 cm for the first shirring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4a3a3a7-3ea8-4438-a38a-619b3626fbf8/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194621.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The next shirring will be 1 cm apart from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d24def3-dee5-4574-8203-0646e1db5ecb/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194712.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip To make the shirring, use a small elastic band for the bottom bobbin. Then, just sew normally. It will auto stitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86a59a2e-5a42-44d0-a902-edadff063ad3/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194903.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip And here are two parts of the shirred top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4359c99-3562-49ea-9f53-9fc8a2565007/Screenshot+2024-06-07+194932.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Before fixing them together, close the end of the sewing thread by hand so the end sewing won’t fall down later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f391c6a-6a06-4dc7-b94c-6e73f9008e9b/Screenshot+2024-06-07+195306.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The next step is connecting the shirred top to the pants to have the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e365173-94a2-44f4-98be-18bdbd9d7a4d/Screenshot+2024-06-07+195333.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Connect two sides of the top to two sides of the pants first by the pins then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7def8226-f603-4bba-8064-994fa7106f2e/Screenshot+2024-06-07+195503.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip The last step is making the tie for the jumpsuit. Use the leftover fabrics when cutting the pants before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c806c01-554d-4a73-a865-ac9956ce1c49/Screenshot+2024-06-07+195551.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Four pieces of fabric will be needed with 5 cm height and 45 cm wide or longer if you like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a692a8e-ce2d-48ac-876d-16dd951a61b6/Screenshot+2024-06-07+195612.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Fold them by the pins then sew. Remember to sew one end of the tie only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb5b5af1-4541-4f4c-922f-d8347d81c5bb/Screenshot+2024-06-07+214023.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip A pencil or other stick can be used to turn the tie right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29c62a87-f3e7-4755-8872-9964e739c28a/Screenshot+2024-06-07+215312.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Then, use an iron to make them straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8945bb52-c81b-4232-81ff-d139404891be/Screenshot+2024-06-07+215401.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip Now, fix the tie to the top of the jumpsuit and hold them together by the pins before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09da1208-62ad-470b-8d4a-11cc9bfd59d3/Screenshot+2024-06-07+215442.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip - Make it stand out DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1717772260459-92V3S4D4NNIVHAU6WB7S/Screenshot+2024-06-07+215639.png Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1717772287716-FFJSNHTEXSZ4RQP1VAA9/Screenshot%2B2024-06-07%2B215502.jpg Blog - DIY Smock Jumpsuit - Refashion old dress into smock jumpsuit - Thrift flip https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-refashion-mens-shirt-into-2-piece-summer-set-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d90f29c-a698-4bb2-a0f9-674488255672/DIY+Refashion+Men%27s+shirt+into+2+piece+summer+set+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1839667a-4588-4a7f-a13a-da8bcb8475c5/frame_00680.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial 3XL Men's shirt Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f434dbed-0d65-4b07-8061-f9db5c9e2282/frame_00890.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial The first step is to remove the front pocket of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d3b4627-c3cc-4098-b1b2-a96be60e99c6/frame_01290.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial After that, draw a line right under two hands of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0e6615c-c7dc-4732-abd9-d52cd4c73a36/frame_01600.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, cut along the drawn line. The fabric under the shirt is used to make the pants for the summer set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36177e44-4e9b-4658-bfac-6b87c39131e1/frame_01700.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Remove the button at the button area and fold the shirt in half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a690d0a1-c2b5-44e2-9b7c-043b3c09daee/frame_02200.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial At the right side, cut off the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38c0255c-42c9-4486-b533-c1c1d2efa6ef/frame_02400.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, draw a straight line with 5 cm away from the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f523b67e-8bc2-4d25-b942-2db0abf3ba31/frame_02900.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial At the end, go up 7cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1491b612-f8cb-4013-9a3c-d7f06f01cea7/frame_03100.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, draw an arc line to connect that mark to the straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3828502-d6de-4b75-804f-6d85ee1b885e/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.45.31.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial At the left side, draw another straight line with 9 cm away from the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e35d0e91-e80e-4485-8ea8-2ac56461528c/frame_04050.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial And from the end, go up 7cm and draw an arc line from there to the straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82c024da-5295-45c3-982b-4e5324a93b37/frame_04500.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, cut along the drawn line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cda5a30c-6eae-438b-9b86-c1ab0557e725/frame_04800.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Overlock the fabric to protect the cutting by using the zigzag stitching from the sewing machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22f0618b-d01a-432b-a932-349ca7d96fde/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.46.39.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial The width of the pants is half of the hip size plus 10 cm or bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/345281c4-5255-467b-bfb2-29518351b310/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.46.45.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial The length of the pants is from the belly to over the crotch plus 10cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7112e8ec-fe5f-490a-9624-7c94dbbb030f/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.50.04.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Use pins to hold two sides of the crotch line together. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2248fc85-5c1e-46ee-a5b2-db1b20bfdc16/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.50.42.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial After that, fold the end of the crotch and the legs together. Then, sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26694bf5-7fac-4764-ba39-9dce737b559c/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.51.42.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial To the top of the pants, use an elastic band to make the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c79e8bc-f9c5-4226-a77f-1b0df3523c41/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.52.00.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Measure the length of the fabric to fold in and mark it first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62b341c5-54ae-4f81-9bdb-158ab7408405/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.52.40.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, draw a line at that mark which is 10cm from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f93948f-3bbf-4acd-a45e-4ac30ee48f11/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.53.57.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Use pins to hold the folding. And sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6f8c879-bd43-4a45-8f09-fd729f6e8b66/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.54.14.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Remember to keep a small un-sewn space to put the elastic band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bcf1fb3-20f4-42ad-a8a4-fc0ee348590d/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.56.12.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial As usual, use two safety pins to put the elastic band inside. One to keep one end of the elastic band outside. The other safety pin to keep another end of the elastic band to go inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fda1ecf-9a64-4797-9cec-ef063569cd5a/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.57.05.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band together and close the un-sewn space. And the pants of the summer set are finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a2928db-0204-4caf-938d-6e1661ab8aa8/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.58.43.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Moving to the top of the summer set, cut two hands of the shirt first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08b9a179-319f-4463-9bf8-affd34b0bdad/Screenshot+2024-06-01+at+23.59.25.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, draw a straight line under the neck of the shirt to make the rectangle with 24 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3365108e-320b-455b-8343-40f121410c68/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.01.03.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial The width of the rectangle has to be half of the bust size plus 10 cm or bigger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/774b2e81-2364-4954-9153-f78ddbe20096/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.01.51.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Use a small elastic band for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21ff89e3-0511-4323-ab2e-c1f5198ab682/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.02.37.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Measure the width of the fabric to fold in first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49dec33f-dc86-4659-b10e-504e2d8202a0/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.04.23.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, use pins to hold the folding. Do the same folding for the top and the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f6d8b35-6060-4e34-b8ba-4099dd91526e/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.05.17.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, sew along the folded line. Do the same as the waistband of the pants, keep the small un-sewn space to put the elastic band inside. Then, close it after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca12cbd5-8745-4e42-b6c8-2cff1a9dfae1/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.05.47.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial A small tip here is to keep the length of the elastic band for the top a little longer than the bottom. Because the upper bust is normally bigger than the under bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01f5d281-d42e-48cb-b2e6-11d1bbba3b75/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.07.18.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial To the hand of the shirt, cut the end of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92c2432d-0792-45d4-87f8-d34080c74b4c/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.07.35.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, un-sew the connected part of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97db20eb-a44e-470f-b8e5-bcde178d9a7c/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.08.00.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial After that, sew that open space together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab57db3a-bed5-4d2a-9d7f-258a00c97627/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.08.46.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, overlock the fabric to protect the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3f638ec-e9ed-4d5e-90d4-ed6d6630f648/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.09.14.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Do the same as what was done before, use the same small elastic band and measure the width of fabric to fold in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4b173f2-ffa5-40fb-b497-7df94b623fab/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.10.44.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Use pins to hold the folding and sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1921db8-c1f1-44de-8df8-d9ebf04bbb87/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.11.10.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, put the elastic band inside after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbdfa7b6-d121-4ef5-b175-4ae88f2897b6/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.12.06.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Do the same for two sides of the hand. The tip here is to measure the length of the elastic bands to fit to the arm and the wrist before putting it inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de5b32b0-2772-4639-b838-1eb2df16d738/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.13.42.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial After finishing two hands, connect them to the top that was just made before at two sides by making a small seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9314065a-1c07-4fde-80d5-97d8d44557bd/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.14.08.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial The last step is making the tie for the top. Use the leftover fabric of the shirt with 50cm width and 8cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/921acac9-9f5b-46ed-9214-2b536d5a4734/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.15.40.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Fold the fabric in half and sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc290046-ff54-48ee-8e78-e3942c5c5cb9/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.15.48.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial But keep a small un-sewn space in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5639727-7cc5-45ba-823e-9a41754c8334/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.16.36.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial Then, use a long stick to turn the tie right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a9cc8ff-c8d5-44e7-afc4-7c388b1a6b71/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+00.17.07.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial And, use the iron to keep it straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98e30c84-c351-429c-96a2-dba652e89f75/DIY+Refashion+Men%27s+shirt+into+2+piece+summer+set+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1717262624322-G2C1EFZM5Q74CN987FGG/Screenshot%2B2024-06-02%2Bat%2B00.21.06.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1717262615652-5E6SPUE2P53YX2X0QHIS/Screenshot%2B2024-06-02%2Bat%2B00.21.57.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into 2 piece summer set - Step by step tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-hem-skirt-from-old-shirt-refashion-idea-for-your-old-clothes monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bee15a45-5309-46b7-85dc-dbe3576bb56a/DIY+Ruffle+hem+skirt+from+old+shirt+-+Refashion+idea+for+your+old+clothes Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc78176c-92e4-482a-ad1e-3057b7a9261f/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175304.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Old shirt in L size (It should be bigger than your hip size) Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c381ccc-df93-4dd5-bb02-3707127d8add/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175402.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes The first step is to remove the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6bcb34c-83ee-4410-8d13-bb50df391eaf/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175532.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes After that, draw a horizontal line at the end of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9ade527-0ea9-4586-b094-d958277ae0ea/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175602.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes From that line, go up 35cm and draw another horizontal line. This is the length of the skirt that is wanted, minus 10cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efddff42-ebc7-4d9b-bdf3-52c3d791a4b9/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175710.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes After cutting, measure the width of the skirt by cutting the extra fabric at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d7e99ba-47ee-4660-bf66-fee7a4b4ba7b/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175720.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Make sure the width of the skirt is half of the hip size plus 3cm or bigger if a fitted skirt is not desired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12f5743f-327d-4e19-bd05-aae8e9f53e95/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175820.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Connect two sides together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95a09858-b02d-4f5a-a5eb-555a0c64f678/Screenshot+2024-05-28+175839.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Overlock the fabric after that to protect it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a74ef407-cd4d-48e6-a92c-ba6c37111c1f/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180003.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Use the fabric from two sleeves of the shirt to make the ruffle hem for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/499bfa53-4b7a-4991-b9e8-11927a127871/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180146.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Cut two rectangles with 12 cm width and the maximum length that can be obtained from each sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de60a08c-b050-4bc7-a586-e08a6a8d6e6c/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180253.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Then, connect all of them together to have a long circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d3980fb-e892-44d3-bbba-6825841be6c2/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180312.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes After sewing, don’t forget to overlock the fabric to make the cutting look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5052d938-89ad-4dca-a243-eb40e5b4a01f/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180410.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes At one edge of the fabric, fold it twice and sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8648ae6a-1ca7-4914-b6cb-dd2e36e79544/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180439.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes At the other edge, overlock to protect the cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/662f930e-0d1b-446a-9cbc-e87fea493f3c/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180507.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Then, make a loose seam at the edge that was just overlocked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed21b1b5-6179-43d8-b7d8-e4cf2152ff55/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180530.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Keep one thread and pull another one to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/263dce32-929f-4028-847f-6e529e91d2ed/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180550.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Make sure the width of the ruffle in the end is the same as the width of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e31e568d-737d-4291-b7dd-93685241a368/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180618.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Now, connect the ruffle to the end of the skirt. Use pins to fix them together and then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5bfa63c-cb79-47a1-8c48-49ba7ea8c9ef/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180758.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes At the top of the skirt, mark at 4cm inside from two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f1bfb3c-8dca-4429-8297-1f9657e06326/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180905.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Make a second mark at 20cm at the side line after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf3ba618-2b95-4b8a-8f30-eae66037096e/Screenshot+2024-05-28+180957.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Then, draw a curved line to connect two marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/871ce517-a564-4d1b-9fe2-d9a89389c7de/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181024.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes After sewing, try the skirt on to measure the waist of the skirt to fit the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a84e8745-d5e3-4ea4-bd22-62ca90561ce8/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181058.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Remember to mark where the measurement is made to make the darts later. Two big darts can be made at the back only or two small darts can be made at the front too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4540767c-9148-448b-9e2e-6a35c13db360/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181226.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Based on the marks, make the dart by drawing two triangles facing each other. The width of the triangle is half between two marks made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27164bbd-ddd6-4e4e-916e-31a2ea5bd061/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181158.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes The length of the triangle is 25cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/178abe4e-ece3-4664-8a6b-1bdf469e47f1/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181317.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Then, fold two triangles together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7678f358-8d39-4a49-a850-454a0ef86670/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181415.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Use the leftover fabric of the shirt to make the waistband for the skirt. Draw two rectangles with 10cm width… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eabdf3a3-db49-4d51-b758-3c809d7b694d/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181516.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes … and 34cm length which is half of the waist size plus 2cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa58c30d-c549-4edc-a084-c8746321b59f/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181630.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes After cutting, connect two sides of the rectangles together to have a long waistband with the length of the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51f8677d-c17d-4bb9-9ad0-12a2646d5efa/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181758.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Use the iron to create the fold for the waistband. Make two folds at two sides of the waistband first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94560e77-6958-4410-9fa7-d8ba815e846b/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181820.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Then, fold them in half to finish the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1eb01e29-e31f-40d9-9292-d22e149eb3b4/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181902.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes Now, connect the waistband to the main body of the skirt and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcd1d099-067f-4f6f-afd1-9c8cf0375fdd/Screenshot+2024-05-28+181925.png Blog - DIY Ruffle hem skirt from old shirt - Refashion idea for your old clothes The last step is installing the button and making the button hole at the top of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/399f3c21-e4e9-456a-8db1-6ed35fd85718/DIY+Ruffle+hem+skirt+from+old+shirt+-+Refashion+idea+for+your+old+clothes Blog - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b4564c8-5dc4-4b23-ae89-9560903d5765/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/710cb7ac-95fb-4b1b-845a-c533ba64b47d/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f9ad8c3-b9c9-4abc-a0dc-ab8c79ad0486/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a324d82-4521-483c-85d2-6f3265e3d98e/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1b159ca-288d-482d-a4c9-d7ad13168920/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccba9e0b-9904-4bea-815c-b68228eeb83a/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51f09988-e8ff-4057-968e-bfaa0a522d3e/DIY+Barbie+inspired+dress+in+the+Cottage+style+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+with+pattern+making Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/410198dd-4c80-499d-86e4-11b46be2e50e/17.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11d43f82-8e77-46b7-8465-932c10e6fd48/2024-06-03+23_55_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out the front bodice from your fabric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db45d764-662b-4677-acb8-243d02340fe3/2024-06-04+00_03_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Transfer the dart markings from your pattern onto the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96d8eb93-c0fd-4056-817e-ab752f9750ab/2024-06-04+00_03_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Stitch along these lines to create the darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1eeaec04-54cb-44ee-b17a-3eae8bb77635/2024-06-04+00_04_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Align the shoulder lines of the front and back bodice and sew along the shoulder seams. Repeat this process for both the main fabric and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0605a180-6f0a-437d-a37e-117933e03830/2024-06-04+00_05_42-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Pin the lining and main fabric together at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/300f15c0-eeed-45bc-b47c-7115c00783a5/2024-06-04+00_06_05-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the middle back bodice in half along the center line and sew straight seams for holding elastic bands later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddbadb00-6e7d-4032-a8f6-b6acffcd0229/2024-06-04+00_06_48-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making The length of the elastic band should be twice the width of the middle back bodice pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df552ef2-85d0-4a70-9f47-9c6c997afc68/2024-06-04+00_26_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Add the elastic bands to the middle back bodice. Alternatively, you can use shirring techniques for a similar effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83257982-3fe6-4736-be01-326fe9f430e5/2024-06-04+00_27_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut two long ties for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6cb208f-f94c-4c0a-a097-6c2d4cab755a/2024-06-04+00_27_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Position them about 3 cm down from the top of the back neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43706974-268c-4d77-8c34-65db9fab60ff/2024-06-04+00_27_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach the ties between the main fabric and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8a4a0f1-0c67-4b3c-ba80-13a5efdcf741/2024-06-04+00_45_12-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Place the gathered fabric in its designated position and sew it all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/753b3ef7-631a-4c88-aa9d-c337cfd8c7dd/2024-06-04+00_45_23-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Make small cuts at the neckline to allow for smoother turning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87e312f1-bb4d-472e-85eb-12c8847d966d/2024-06-04+00_45_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Create an under-stitching seam to keep the lining neatly in place before turning it inside. Don’t forget to press the folding lines with an iron for a crisp finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba3538a2-0129-41ec-bd1f-161af38f499f/2024-06-04+00_46_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the side seams of the main fabric and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c412f0e-7b74-4b1d-a62e-07e0d0d8258b/2024-06-04+00_47_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew the bottom edge of both layers together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b2fcd92-2b8d-49ef-9634-5e12607906ec/2024-06-04+00_48_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Stitch the sleeve lines of the main fabric and the lining together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdf2e753-a9ca-464c-b73d-51b302c8d247/2024-06-04+00_48_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out 2 pieces of the sleeve part based on the pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91f3cd84-1aee-4fa3-9a20-36691acc5842/2024-06-04+00_49_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Align the inside and outside sleeve pieces at the ending line. 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Sew along the folded edge to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28a84f4f-4126-40d5-bfff-0e1fd0fd0359/2024-06-04+00_54_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making On the opposite side of the circle fabric, make two loose seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/941cb0b5-314e-4ae8-9319-f15b511a812f/2024-06-04+00_54_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Pull the threads from these seams to gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0921f492-1319-4237-879b-69a79a8dc961/2024-06-04+00_54_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Adjust the gathering until the width matches that of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7f1d6f7-23a8-496c-b2c5-454c5d8db931/2024-06-04+00_54_51-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out another two rectangles of fabric for the first tier. Sew the length lines of the rectangles together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcb5010d-c1ca-4072-b5f1-937741d5e392/2024-06-04+00_55_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Make two loose seams at one side of the circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e36713d-fc65-4eed-acae-73f1f9841ba8/2024-06-04+00_55_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Pull the threads from these seams to gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69b19151-19aa-47d8-9cba-d3796790c0c5/2024-06-04+00_55_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Make sure the gathering width match that of the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bf4cf57-ddb5-404c-ab4b-1f9c5fb0ce46/2024-06-04+00_55_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the second tier to the first tier, aligning the edges and stitch them together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fa6f3de-0702-4306-823a-ea54e6a00f99/2024-06-04+00_55_54-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew the skirt to the top part to finish the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72e7d9c4-5a48-4fa8-9925-704cbbb6383a/353815143_1482106868992883_2145728835000952274_n.jpg Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716630366274-OY41XUVGXN8U7WHPL798/353551559_223415897176956_5023357774421857084_n.jpg Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716630378973-DX1N6S1U13FVVN8K2ID5/353462079_1888074881591974_5746425676105364711_n.jpg Blog - DIY Barbie inspired dress in the Cottage style | Step by step sewing tutorial with pattern making https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/refashion-diy-mens-shirt-into-jumpsuit/romper monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4810a14-d1e6-4da9-bd92-b4376de47b4f/Refashion+DIY+Men%27s+Shirt+into+Jumpsuit%2FRomper Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/868cfedf-e9cc-45ed-b956-ca01f8a881b2/Refashion+DIY+Men%27s+Shirt+into+Jumpsuit%2FRomper Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Old shirt Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e70fec5-0890-4a0e-9eb5-a1c5cbe91eed/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.52.49.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From the top of the neck, go down to 40 cm, draw a line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce9fea96-9184-4d51-a055-aa80097135f3/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.51.40.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then cut along the shirt into two pieces for the top and the bottom of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce67f25c-6d79-4073-9353-98a5da29d5b8/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.54.47.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Start with the bottom piece first by un-sewing two sides of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ece743fd-42ac-4954-a9fd-9bbc8b8b58ee/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.55.49.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The front of the shirt will be the front of the pant of the jumpsuit. First thing is to remove the button of the shirt and remember to keep them to use later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0536df1d-9ff6-4b39-b962-a74ea226c729/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.57.08.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, un-sew the button part of the shirt before folding them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd44005e-03df-444d-af78-24e6dd2377cc/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.58.56.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper To make the front of the pant, draw a rectangle with 36 cm height and 24 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b4e9bae-6f39-4b55-ab46-cac9060cc34e/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+10.59.55.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From the bottom of the rectangle, go 6 cm to the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7ad1918-38f6-47e9-9fed-324923283a98/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.00.16.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, go up 6 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/754d29ff-769c-4f08-9885-9e0bc748430d/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.01.38.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From there, draw the arc line to connect with the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db36f3ab-894d-465d-84a9-fa72b5e2b982/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.02.18.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper You just need to cut by the drawing line and you will have the front part of the pant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbbd6a0d-82f3-4065-963f-e9216c3b5da8/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.03.06.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From the top of the front pant, go down 17 cm and make a mark because you will sew from the mark followed to the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06fe8501-958f-435c-86ed-9cccfe8fad61/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.07.45.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Doing similar for the back of the pant, draw the rectangle with the same side to the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a3926ae-bc36-4726-8f5d-9eb2e007440c/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.08.24.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper But from the bottom of the rectangle, go 9 cm to the right instead of 6 cm like the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/826acb73-16dc-42ad-9a6c-90e617239f17/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.09.24.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, go up 6 cm and draw an arc line similar to what was done with the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54ec4d7f-2204-42b4-8009-43cd20e0abb2/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.10.36.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, cut by the drawing line and sew the arc line of two pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f62cf4f5-56aa-45cc-9ee2-0044507a7e97/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.14.20.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The next step is gathering the front and the back together. Remember to put two outside faces of the pant facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fa1e5b0-144d-46db-b36c-b981ea229166/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.15.03.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Use the pins to hold two sides in the bottom of the front and the back of the pants. Then, sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e76d0c83-45fe-4259-a3d2-3c4333001b51/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.17.21.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper At the front of the pants, create the fly shield at the un-sewn area. Use the bottom part that was cut off when creating the front of the pants before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/336eb202-6456-4a05-a509-f8b4f67b9465/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.18.51.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Remember that you will have to pass up of the pocket with at the button and the buttonhole. So, better check which side they are in the beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32ef3d19-ee46-4b6b-99bc-a521c7d7d4e7/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.20.39.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper For the button part, the tip is sewing right at the connection point so you won’t see the seam and it looks like they are not a separate part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00d95b72-f0c7-4433-89a2-121854877975/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.22.20.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper For the buttonhole part, you need to cut it longer to cover the button part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/753bf38d-61a6-4f31-8bfc-77f1a3d7c276/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.22.02.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Beside that when you fit the buttonhole to the pants, don’t hide the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6aa2d02d-8e7e-449d-bc51-f86112b5292a/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.23.57.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The last step to finish the pants of the jumpsuit is sewing the end of the leg to hide the cutting. The way it’s done is by folding the fabric double times and use the pins to hold it before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8f3a7d8-2c0f-4bce-a6d4-ef89bccca9cc/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.27.07.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Moving forward to the top of the shirt that will be the top of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab7f02c6-6d4e-45f7-a67f-fb2bd610a361/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.27.49.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Cut the hands of the shirt first to resize the shirt to fit the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0057a7a-28ab-4955-9df9-8c2c8af37601/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.28.28.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From the neck, go to 13 cm on the shoulder and do the same for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eac2d182-3e6b-4a10-8220-2af258eb44ba/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.28.50.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper At the bottom of the shirt, from the button, go to 24 cm to the right and do the same to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1298cbae-72cc-4cf6-b3b2-fb96664e9017/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.30.45.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From the mark at the bottom, go up 20 cm and put the mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd4945b4-acf9-4c17-93df-fb11dcfd23df/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.31.22.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, draw the arc line from the mark at the shoulder to that mark and cut by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6234a834-a853-4e76-b192-e840db492cc1/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.32.33.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper So now, you have the body of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bcc6a333-0759-4fc7-bbd0-3b433e8be743/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.33.03.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper To make the hand of the shirt, measure the lane of the hand in the body part first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7219c8f5-da86-466b-b93f-64986e7de598/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.35.38.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, apply that length to the beginning of the hand. Here, tips learned is drawing a slightly S slide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d015651-f1b4-4f90-815f-a4e7b4f61fa2/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.36.38.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper From the top of the hand, go to 22 cm then go down 16 cm and connect with the bottom of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/466ac391-32f5-4bf2-aa62-c50a77f1c6b8/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.37.12.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper After cutting, you will have the hand part of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/032414a1-e8a6-45de-8340-537a235f915c/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.39.39.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper To connect the hand to the body of the shirt, connect the top of the hand to the top of the body first. Then, connect the rest of them later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bef2a3a2-c1fa-4667-b5bf-db2413675e1c/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.40.45.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Use the pins to hold them together before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/476bdd03-4b75-43d8-a7c7-87b96e07a266/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.41.48.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Flip the shirt into inside face and pin two sides of the body together then sew them by the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c19864ff-c118-4dba-ab31-3bdba9fed76e/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.42.53.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Next step is folding the end of the hands. Do the same with what was done to the end of the leg by folding the fabric double times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42a5e367-3012-4f18-b526-c5a97bfa981e/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.44.39.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The last step is making the pocket for the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2f5fe7e-bc0e-4c5d-bd44-88bba2426eda/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.45.32.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The size of the pocket made is 11 cm wide and 15 cm height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaf10c49-82ea-4a1c-8db0-1d4df403f006/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.46.02.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Because the leftover fabric is not much so it is the maximum pocket that could be made. If your fabric is more, you can make the bigger pocket if you like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6cc6dbb-21a6-45ef-a75c-a1387250537e/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.47.20.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Use the iron to create the crease for the pocket. It will help you sew the pocket easily into the body of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1704389-846a-4f45-9340-df28b50fea91/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.49.14.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The position of the pocket is 7 cm up from the bottom and 4 cm right or left from the button. Use the pins to hold them before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91d89976-e1e2-4e31-8073-ddda42dfb0da/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.49.50.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Pin two sides of the body and the band first. Then, pin the rest of them together before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da20c8a1-5c92-4288-b11d-a613c3df98e3/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.51.17.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The next step is making the belt loop to hold the belt and also help to hide the connection line between the top and the bottom of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/420e45c3-0b77-4e97-9a65-8f9c7552b50e/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.52.05.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Cut 5 cm wide fabric and use the iron to make the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe10d5c3-f01f-45b5-8b02-02584b4566b7/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.53.02.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Then, sew two folds together and cut it into three pieces with 6 cm each. Two pieces for two sides and the last piece for the back of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2001108d-a793-442a-b113-41afce35bd7c/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.54.54.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper To have the belt loop stick harder to the jumpsuit, make double or triple sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7ee18b3-f2a3-4c59-a889-f5d04c5dce91/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.55.35.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper Now, install the button to the pant at the button side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea97b584-5caf-4302-8d84-6207dedfcb69/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.57.12.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The last step is making the belt for the jumpsuit. Use the leftover fabric from the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3507cf5a-a414-4cce-9b7f-eadd4997ac8f/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.57.48.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper The tip you might want to know that keeping a small un-sew on the belt when sewing is helpful so you can upside the belt later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b43c9300-13e8-41cd-b74f-04caf20348a6/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.59.14.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper And you can use the iron to hide that small hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1dafbb36-d346-46dd-963b-1245c0d44b6f/DIY+Men%27s+Shirt+into+Jumpsuit%2FRomper Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper - Make it stand out DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716617574508-GURWUHKJZLIQC731IXNO/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+11.59.54.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716617564003-1GYPG7SGIKBFW3J3XR06/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+13.09.52.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716617505377-M4LDVKZHHJGF62GKTYII/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+13.10.15.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716617503720-LW82AOYJO7L9OIUUKZO7/Screenshot+2024-05-25+at+13.10.29.png Blog - Refashion DIY Men's Shirt into Jumpsuit/Romper https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-shoulder-strap-top-from-mens-shirt-me-made-summer-challenge-ep-3 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45cf14e0-7823-43ca-af93-10c3c79ff240/DIY+RUFFLE+SHOULDER+STRAP+TOP+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Me-made+summer+challenge+-+Ep+3 Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/886ade92-0904-4bfe-8e66-3c7aeb19fe24/107861296_408061993441335_1793847603678682400_n.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ea02624-d84d-47f8-9311-37eebc1085f4/Screenshot+2024-05-18+233912.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Men's shirt in XL size Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b64604f-66e0-46fe-b1e1-69660c9362a5/Screenshot+2024-05-18+235047.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 The first step is to remove the front pocket of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a32fa28-3d8b-4ece-8737-3f6b922ef0e1/Screenshot+2024-05-18+235115.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 After that, draw a horizontal line right under the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6b85178-037f-4401-a35f-2ca1460f58fd/Screenshot+2024-05-18+235151.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 The fabric from the top of the men’s shirt is used to create the straps for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/370da36e-9cf6-4db8-878d-c3ff5803b6f4/Screenshot+2024-05-18+235307.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Firstly, the main body of the strap is made by cutting 2 rectangles with 10cm width and 45cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb2f55e9-2670-45cc-afe3-744b0f05e7ed/Screenshot+2024-05-18+235508.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Secondly, the ruffle for the straps is made by cutting the rectangles at 2 hands of the men’s shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1baedf95-c4f4-4d89-a4c3-491348ff3b0a/Screenshot+2024-05-18+235651.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 One hand will give two rectangles which is the ruffle for one strap. The size of the rectangle is 8 cm width and 34 cm length which is 1.5 times a half of the shoulder strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0deeecb9-2738-4a36-b766-5741124df463/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000009.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Connect 2 rectangles to have one long rectangle for each strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20e724dd-f616-4049-8633-af1a60a713e2/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000101.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 At one end of the rectangle, draw a curved line to the inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe2e038e-41af-46ff-adda-bb251f9d1883/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000231.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Then, fold the curved line twice and sew to have a nice finish for the ruffle strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0958f72d-6228-4df0-a057-d6160d0552b1/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000305.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 After that, make a loose seam to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08b5ead4-a0a7-4ab3-afb6-94e8746b4af2/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000337.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Use the maximum thread range of the stitching to do it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8806e7d-0abc-4f6f-8786-e877fe1e01f0/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000415.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Then, keep one thread and pull another one to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2667f894-8e2b-4772-bf8e-2153534144a8/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000630.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Make sure the length of the ruffle has to be the same with the length of the shoulder strap which is 45 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b94fdeb-cd06-4e5a-8f3e-b19377429764/Screenshot+2024-05-19+000812.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Now, connect the ruffle into the shoulder strap. Use the pins to hold them together. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ec30df6-0f5d-4d33-8bec-a1233347ec2a/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001036.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 After sewing, at the other side of the shoulder strap, fold the end inside around 1 cm first. Then, fold it over the seam with the ruffle to hide all the end fabric inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6317635f-a12a-4871-a087-509b7e578356/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001013.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 When sewing, sew the second seam override the first seam. So, it’ll look like one seam in the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0cedec5-18b6-4275-9ff3-8e416881ab27/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001153.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 And the ruffle strap for the top is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/266d76dc-7717-4314-be67-5acb6aba0a33/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001308.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 At the bottom of the men’s shirt, cut the rectangle at 32cm width which is the width from upper breast to belly button to create the main body for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73e256e1-846a-4f76-a937-d3820a8a06bf/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001358.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 The rest of the fabric is used to cut another rectangle with 9cm width to create the bust strap for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83f4ce2d-917a-497d-bd60-e30dad36fd01/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001545.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Resize the bust strap to fit the body by cutting it shorter. Make sure the length of the bust strap has to be half of the bust size plus 2cm. Use the extra fabric to make the second bust strap to use later as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52a2a77a-1de8-40c2-91fd-f4020a9e5432/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001616.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 At the top of the main body, make a loose seam to create the ruffle too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1ab989e-6076-4e36-a32f-3b0cd5561429/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001721.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Make sure the width of the main body in the end will be the same with the bust strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0d86322-fd15-49b1-be26-baa1cac44d98/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001736.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Now, connect the main body to the bust strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b20953ff-eeb2-41c1-bc49-8369916f60a6/Screenshot+2024-05-19+001859.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Make sure the button area at the main body and the bust strap match each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72304926-70f6-431a-adde-dc528fefeaaf/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002035.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 After that, finish the end of the main body by folding it twice. Then, sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94b8d655-ce90-48db-9d61-17a1f94d1552/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002223.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 At the bust strap, measure the position for the shoulder strap to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e86681b-3338-478d-b412-d9edba2fd0f8/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002336.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 From two sides of the front, mark at 11 cm inside. So, the width between two marks will be the width between two breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a14aa04-51df-4dfe-933f-e3b36406d607/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002351.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 For the back of the top, mark at 10 cm instead of 11 cm to make it close to the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b095ba4-e6fe-4061-8fb4-f5bb0d5f6380/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002543.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Then, fix the shoulder straps to the marks just made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/188409ca-0ec9-4761-885e-a99809be4240/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002608.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Apply the second bust strap on it after that and sew them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2ff6b19-6444-45f8-8ff3-82ca2b928a29/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002806.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 After that first seam, make the second seam next to it to gather all the end of the pattern together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f3e7643-906d-482a-a2eb-cbdcccb3d507/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002847.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 Fold the end of the second bust strap inside around 1 cm first. Then, fold it over the first seam to hide all the seams inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ccd50e9-b533-4b3d-8074-d9c1f36bb2f1/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002910.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 And sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb7c1b5f-890c-4e70-b241-263cd9ca2a34/Screenshot+2024-05-19+002936.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 The last step is installing the button and making the button hole at the top of the bust strap to finish the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9000e94e-b524-4d10-98ff-6f537c5566b8/DIY+RUFFLE+SHOULDER+STRAP+TOP+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Me-made+summer+challenge+-+Ep+3 Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 - Make it stand out DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716053684198-0FJEB0UNKJO9UJPP50WT/Screenshot%2B2024-05-19%2B003251.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716053674760-5L3HOPI9W37X78GA61T1/Screenshot+2024-05-19+003347.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1716053664464-FD5BUE05JSG8IA9XYEZD/Screenshot+2024-05-19+003310.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE SHOULDER STRAP TOP from Men's shirt - Me-made summer challenge - Ep 3 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-overall-jumpsuit-from-denim-skirt-thrift-flip-for-an-active-handy-working-day monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/296cc1e8-917a-428a-81b0-6bdc70d84ba0/DIY+OVERALL+JUMPSUIT+from+Denim+skirt+-+thrift+flip+for+an+active+%26+handy+working+day Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2a27709-358e-49ef-ac9b-28c576e3a91d/120203261_776183809881636_5347537050662250049_n.jpg Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02075bae-b99b-438b-921e-44f52185eecb/Screenshot+2024-05-13+141703.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Denim skirt in Small size. This fabric is quite soft compare to the real denim or jeans. Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3519956-4094-491b-bfd3-d0fe4e5a12a0/Screenshot+2024-05-13+141957.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day The first step is to remove the waistband of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60591e2d-88c5-4699-af38-b1c396c3d4ef/Screenshot+2024-05-13+142046.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day After that, remove the front seam in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61cba55b-2f5e-433e-8b94-222e97b5d94f/Screenshot+2024-05-13+142119.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, remove the pockets and the back seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c09f7366-c2ca-4977-9e28-ce1ca0538ccc/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143047.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Fold two pieces of the skirt after removing them at the side seams. Make sure they’re at the same line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2e9a821-5a30-4486-b0a0-7b50a8298e0d/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143221.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day So, the front skirt will be the front part of the overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c282a927-8ed9-4504-b25f-e62f2e1eb99d/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143234.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day And the back skirt will be the back part of the overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48462936-11e4-466f-8a56-adbb1af965cd/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143538.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the side seam, mark at 70cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1745572f-8d9b-4449-881e-91a2fe556fcf/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143322.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day This is the length from the upper breast to over the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9423d803-0901-4348-8ca1-4744c26ceefe/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143415.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, draw a line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/235dcb90-ec73-43d2-83a8-ed347e0ec430/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143707.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day After that, draw another line at 40cm from the end of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad82b535-7ff3-47d0-9c7c-732d5a1b0aa4/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143501.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day This is the length from the belly button to over the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32777870-eb62-42f6-92e7-0249b349ab34/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143802.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the end of the side seam, mark at 35cm which is 1.5 times a quarter of the hip size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d856946c-8306-4a6b-8140-a175b548ea12/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143916.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, draw a short line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86a90146-07f9-45bb-a924-7dd0b39f394c/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143934.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day From the end of that line, go up and mark at 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3b065d3-de03-49e9-a7fe-7af6c074e80e/Screenshot+2024-05-13+143959.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, draw a 5 cm line inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07056468-44cf-4fc0-92cf-12cf692d7177/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144057.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the middle line, mark at 24 cm which is a quarter of the hip size plus 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf726810-fc0b-4552-a826-45dbe23920f9/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144141.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, draw a line through this mark and the one just made before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee55727b-eb75-4d8e-86fe-2927ba70d172/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144238.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the end of the skirt, draw a curved line there to create the crotch line for the front pants of the overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0227d389-ab96-46a9-b407-519014a649dc/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144256.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the top of the front overall, mark at 12 cm inside which is half of the width between two breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b56811f-493b-4b0c-b24e-1314815f8ae7/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144322.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, connect it to the end of the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/964ce3a3-5e7e-4f55-809d-07cdcfc78536/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144412.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day And the front part of the overall is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c14f79ca-ea45-43f2-bda5-70dfe7d35e89/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144351.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Before moving to the back part of the overall, check the width of the top line and the middle line first. Because they will be the same for the back part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26d29105-2615-48d7-8f0f-1bfc19ef6caf/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144552.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the back part, draw the top line first by measuring the length of the overall from the upper breast to over the crotch which is 70 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44a5561f-659a-4e49-80f2-c2bb491be431/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144635.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day After that, draw the middle line which is the length from the belly button to over the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4eaa367c-0c0a-46e1-8905-de622494289a/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144744.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day From the side seam of the skirt, go out 21 cm at the top line… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d08274c6-5ab2-462d-8ed2-25d3475761c3/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144802.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day …and 24 cm at the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/107953a9-b93c-481d-b2ad-ce1ad7e97b45/Screenshot+2024-05-13+144842.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, draw a line through these two marks to the end of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6585586a-1b9a-4c8f-ae40-20eef8dd00af/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145011.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the end of the skirt, draw a short line at 8 cm outside the line just drawn before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dee0c44d-1eef-4109-8130-627aadb80b8f/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145050.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, draw a curved line at 8 cm from that short line to the long line to create the crotch line for the back pants of the overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1183c3f7-aad3-484e-bfbb-55af916973fe/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145207.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the top line, go up 12 cm which is half the width between two breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f9e4c1d-cfb9-42bb-bb44-c9082ecd3b46/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145229.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, connect it to the end of the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a834b3c6-ef5d-49c1-a82b-20938c392313/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145247.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day And the back part of the overall is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cc9b2d6-a8b3-4df1-b41f-6d43367b0ff1/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145405.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day After cutting, fix the connected lines between the top line and the middle line a bit by drawing a curved line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/954d2555-efa5-4594-b3f7-bd19f563edd7/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145426.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Make sure the total width of the middle line has to be half of the hip size plus 2 cm or bigger. So, it will be possible to wear the overall in the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17c8a4d2-6856-41e1-82e2-33b9d423a634/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145610.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Use the zigzag stitching on the sewing machine to overlock the patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efe00add-f1a1-45b2-964a-231811d5435d/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145656.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day After that, connect two crotch lines of the front and two crotch lines of the back together using pins. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a66e750f-06bd-4b05-9a81-d9ca9490388a/Screenshot+2024-05-13+145744.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Now, connect the end of the crotch line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cfaf593-a894-4598-9b8d-ffc35542dc7b/Screenshot+2024-05-13+150846.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day At the top of the overall, draw a horizontal line at 6 cm down from the top line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1c1f445-6b30-4a24-9b8b-95d67ef0fdc3/Screenshot+2024-05-13+150923.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, fold the fabric to that line. And sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5586c2f2-1dc0-475f-adcb-ebe8fd77d2ec/Screenshot+2024-05-13+151002.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Do the same for the back as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68830a30-f2fb-41e0-a86e-c842a63d0436/Screenshot+2024-05-13+151125.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day After that, fold the side line inside around 1 cm from the front to the back part of the overall. Then, sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b9d759d-de26-4fe7-ac26-858fb884f208/Screenshot+2024-05-13+151342.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Next step, cut 4 long fabric lines with 40 cm length and 4 cm width from the leftover fabric of the denim skirt to make the ties for the overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80d5638d-39d6-4b35-8820-801f85946513/Screenshot+2024-05-13+154151.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Fold two sides of the long fabric together. And sew along the folded line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/144a4725-0de5-4dab-9b11-658743f3781a/Screenshot+2024-05-13+161738.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Use a small safety pin to upside it after that. Remember it’s a denim fabric. So, it’s quite difficult to invert if the hole is too small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36fe6211-802a-4656-8224-67fd097c4dd6/Screenshot+2024-05-13+161830.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Also, use the iron to make the nice seam for the ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4744b79f-c16c-4b33-9186-7fe1e5d1a93a/Screenshot+2024-05-13+161910.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, install the ties to 4 top corners of the overall. And sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30fd7727-a4dd-460f-b76b-fc4d8e24c063/Screenshot+2024-05-13+162028.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day To add a little cute feeling for the overall, reuse the pockets from the denim skirt to make the bottom pocket at the front of the overall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2e96aee-93cc-4fca-aa53-df9f45c65ec0/Screenshot+2024-05-13+162456.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Measure the position for the pockets at 7cm up from the end of the leg and 4cm inside from the side seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e6cceae-8199-4a9c-990b-8a8135ae1980/Screenshot+2024-05-13+162528.png Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day Then, use the pins to fix it to the front before sewing. Remember to override the old seam to make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55966f2d-30b6-4adb-807c-ccde881a0cd5/DIY+OVERALL+JUMPSUIT+from+Denim+skirt+-+thrift+flip+for+an+active+%26+handy+working+day Blog - DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt - thrift flip for an active & handy working day - Make it stand out DIY OVERALL JUMPSUIT from Denim skirt https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-neck-crop-top-from-mens-shirt-mens-shirt-refashion-idea-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aed53b8a-4156-4c29-a176-1a13ed67d127/DIY+Ruffle+neck+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+refashion+idea+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d039073-671c-43df-a951-a8759d3b8a55/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181130.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial XXL size Men's shirt in cotton fabric Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d5569b4-8797-49f2-a924-ef92da774912/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181210.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial The first step is to remove the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/210f71b9-8392-4270-897f-94437fca8ca5/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181234.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, un-sew the seam at the sleeves from the top to the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c9551cd-6b3d-4d21-9889-30e96580ae81/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181308.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, remove the shoulder and the neck part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40ea8d88-494d-4194-8690-9b6866b29c91/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181336.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Draw a horizontal line right under the armpit of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80a98a8b-90cd-4ef1-a436-7b411d5a5753/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181356.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial From this line, draw one horizontal line at 10 cm above it… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bbd3ec7-a72b-450d-a0ea-e9f5400b3632/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181428.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial …and one horizontal line at 15 cm under it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/741132ed-6f5d-4b8a-b63b-ef0c4b5de42a/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181513.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial The width between two new horizontal lines will be 25 cm, which is the width from above to below the breast. This is the width of the crop top that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10486cc2-8ae0-41b9-a1f4-a41194e8c9d3/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181631.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial From the end of the armpit, mark inside 23 cm, which is a quarter of the bust size plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7341703c-5cc6-492d-93cc-84be984d75c2/Screenshot+2024-05-10+181704.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, draw a straight line from that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90ea9283-710a-4cc6-b351-d40b8a387d3d/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182113.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, draw a line to connect two cutting points of the top horizontal line with the sleeves in the straight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7898a8a6-c7a9-4792-a9ae-eeb881f407eb/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182140.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, draw a curved line based on it. This will create the curved line for the neck of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/587da219-6ca3-4498-b308-d870f502ff9b/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182247.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, cutting by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f7e8686-b010-4800-ae8b-d8976036faaf/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182337.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Also cut a bit at the top of the sleeve to make it become a connecting curved line with the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/980189d1-e655-44ed-a1fd-05a08cbea7dd/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182613.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, connect two pieces of the crop top together in the middle and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c238ab01-f2a0-4a6c-906a-b0b8a9ece687/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182647.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial At the bottom of the man shirt, cut the buttonhole area and remove the button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/533ed8e6-b535-44e4-9342-aab8f9f10e3a/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182733.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, connect two sides of the button lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/308360d2-49c8-4920-8f37-942ef3da0909/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182819.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, measure the width of the neck of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5c48905-077d-45a5-9f2d-5253328604b0/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182934.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, cut a circle with the diameter the same as it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2204c913-020b-4567-8e37-71725b7a8249/Screenshot+2024-05-10+182919.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Apply the circle on the fabric and draw along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/392b44cf-1f9c-4911-bf59-6e5426c36d7e/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183027.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, measure the rest of the fabric that is needed to draw another circle outside of the previous one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8692ee56-ce85-40ac-94e8-819891483fa3/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183152.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial The missing part of the second circle will be connected to the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38451d79-8efd-49fb-82db-f27576fe6b24/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183206.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial So after cutting, you will have the ruffle part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5660194d-5cef-4316-a8c1-e96d27e3b233/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183502.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Fold the end fabric and the second circle inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87e2229b-ca04-4c55-a264-23dc2bf1b46d/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183614.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, cut a long rectangle with 3 cm length and two times the diameter of the first circle plus 2 cm for seam allowance. This is also the width of the neck plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86d0cc66-690e-4a31-8c9a-5f8f0112d9a7/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183703.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, connect two ends of the length lines together to create the circle fabric with the same width as the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b9bc01e-64a0-4e09-b707-3c7010133076/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183822.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Now, connect the ruffle to the neck and keep them together by the pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c25c956a-1563-48c0-8a9d-365239d1d004/Screenshot+2024-05-10+183908.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, keep adding the circle fabric to there later. Make sure the ruffle will be in the middle and sew to keep them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f14d4f5-69a9-41e7-b15c-34b042364a13/Screenshot+2024-05-10+190505.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside around 1 cm then keep folding it again. This will create a fabric hole inside the neck where the elastic band can go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa1105e6-c751-4bb4-bb5c-3d44f39d63ea/Screenshot+2024-05-10+190607.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Therefore, don’t forget to keep a small un-sewn space when sewing and make sure the width of the fabric hole is big enough for the elastic band to go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7a15d05-7da9-4cbb-8056-d45b065faffd/Screenshot+2024-05-10+190753.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Cut the elastic band 1 cm width and around 96 cm length which is the width around the shoulder off minus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0361883-57f4-4db8-a6df-4104ba35f935/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010326.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After connecting two ends of the elastic band together, don’t forget to close the un-sewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11e2ea3c-ce4e-44ed-9578-0e9e9b7a00ea/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010410.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Moving to the sleeve, cut it shorter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff86f86d-770e-4827-bddd-7373e1d87dee/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010424.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, make a loose seam at the end of it to create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bc127be-0668-44ae-9a4e-a2971a2f1473/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010437.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric will be a bit bigger than the width of the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb70ed88-fb88-4011-9c7b-7890cfdeb5ed/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010553.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Cut a rectangle with 6 cm width and 26 cm length which is the width of the arm plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b860599-e0ef-4768-9f4f-ee8356dd8b15/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010624.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Connect two ends of the width lines together to have a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a65d55ad-719b-4e08-b748-34900cf77aa5/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010646.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, connect it to the end of the sleeve and sew together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4a4969c-3ab8-4d57-ba89-4bfc5ab6b802/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010801.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After the first seam, fold the other end of the circle fabric inside 1 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7d829e9-a5e3-4209-81d1-5f34da67def3/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010837.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, keep folding it over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam to finish the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b628c0a-dcd1-484a-a5b6-3b073356a368/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011058.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial At the front of the crop top, un-sew the connecting part in the middle a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83ebe50a-c369-4e14-98b1-08ac423c17ac/Screenshot+2024-05-11+010918.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, fold the fabric there inside and sew to create a splitted part there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd5cc006-2921-44ae-8fa5-3055ea1e131d/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011208.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, make a loose seam at the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e54e36d-a02a-4056-8011-a3b665fd6e68/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011307.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Then, make the gathering fabric at two sides of the front at the breast area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da09d659-4a8c-4119-bf6d-b2e5065064fc/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011240.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Make sure the total width at the end of the crop top has to be bigger than the bust size. So, it will be possible to wear the crop top in the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ee1bf24-2ae4-4a6b-9e72-edd35f4a39c1/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011418.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Use the leftover fabric of the man shirt to make a long fabric line with 6 cm width and the maximum length that can be obtained. But it should be more than three times the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c3410b9-4ee6-4705-a640-2c32ad39ea8d/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011506.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial Connect the fabric line to the ends of the crop top and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddb88f04-8685-491a-8569-29dfe7aceba6/Screenshot+2024-05-11+011615.png Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial After that, fold the other end of the fabric line inside 1 cm first. Then, keep folding it again over this first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8eb8b332-efb7-4aa6-aeb9-dc11345a5dfb/DIY+Ruffle+neck+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+refashion+idea+-+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1715234437609-ASHXCBVIZ2AJOPYN01UB/231628057_200059505414941_4980483046061418117_n.jpg Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1715234437604-FG4HNSC1UN6WBLCLHBC3/229847386_139143164952087_4051591847672301184_n.jpg Blog - DIY Ruffle neck crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Step by step tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-sleeveless-milkmaid-mini-dress-dating-wardrobe-ep-3-lunch-date-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d8ddef3-b75d-4031-88ed-fd792bd5f5de/DIY+Sleeveless+milkmaid+mini+dress+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+3+-+Lunch+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7299fdb0-3f6f-4eff-9b8e-5b050bd6d87a/2b78c7a2-5415-428c-aa11-ebc97da5a49c.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial 1m of soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe7f96e4-8ef7-418b-aa67-1aba935a8790/DIY+Sleeveless+milkmaid+mini+dress+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+3+-+Lunch+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcf9cfee-2941-44bf-af89-a9b015581662/3.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7ee6e32-b9e9-4701-9d21-af7228301832/4.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The bustier pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b98c0ee2-5c86-4645-bec3-5474621d3b44/6.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdbe2ba3-e8ec-4f72-ab02-a450c95cefd6/8.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a4626ab-2c47-492d-ac4a-cf8b9e5b60f4/11.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc1a5e50-0e41-446e-929e-0204a012296a/12.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbe88023-3d95-4a3b-a344-237261fc2aeb/2024-05-08+16_21_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Cut out two pieces of the bustier pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4db3aa45-c2c7-449f-93d6-b88093a18cf0/2024-05-08+16_22_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Fold the middle chest line inside twice, each time by approximately 0.5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a11b0f23-4416-4f3a-a121-687c66335fb0/2024-05-08+16_22_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Sew along this folded edge to secure it. This neat finish ensures a polished look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7db3a075-08b9-4466-ad66-c21a47bd58cb/2024-05-08+16_22_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial At the underbust line, create a loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e674786-bbda-4ae4-ac56-960a27b738d5/2024-05-08+16_23_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Create a gathering fabric along the loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad8fed6a-d3f3-4d24-bc80-9c7b1a8fd46c/2024-05-08+16_23_52-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial The width of this gathered section should match the underbust line on the front part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29bacd5d-a9df-450c-9254-7c0d9fc0a017/2024-05-08+16_24_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Cut out the front part of your dress from folded fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb9e2d03-9caf-4293-9865-7100accb7870/2024-05-08+16_25_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Transfer the dart shape from your pattern onto the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a6ef582-7ff7-4ef4-bf08-752bf260fade/2024-05-08+16_27_28-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial You’ll want to create two darts based on the drawing lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3281cb75-0a48-4975-9959-8ae3ffeb457b/2024-05-08+16_28_09-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Align the front part with the bustier section at the underbust line. Seam them together carefully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9321b6e-491f-4a75-820b-eea3be3f00f9/2024-05-08+16_29_18-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Cut out 2 pieces of the back part based on the pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b525b73a-eecb-4de5-91d9-bfe31ed1273e/2024-05-08+16_30_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Use a similar technique used at the front to create darts for the back part. Do this on both pieces of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0346a18b-ed14-4ca2-bd09-2e840d26e625/2024-05-08+16_31_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Connect the two back pieces using an invisible zipper. Use the zipper foot to sew more easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58bfb9d7-6f83-41c1-b4e5-423408450e65/2024-05-08+16_27_28-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Sew the two pieces together just below the zipper. This ensures a secure closure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21680bb9-cf58-44e3-ac5a-0b911533e444/2024-05-08+16_33_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Align the front and back pieces of your dress at the sides. Then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/409062f3-10b4-4289-99f7-054707a9369b/2024-05-08+16_33_18-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial For those shoulder straps, cut a long fabric strip. It should be 3.5 cm wide and around 60 cm in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f2bf348-67b5-4226-b314-a4c922cefff4/2024-05-08+16_33_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Fold the strip lengthwise, bringing the edges to the middle. Sew along this fold to create your shoulder ties. You’ll need two of these straps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/505a692a-0b43-4747-b75b-4a59fcb9c12a/2024-05-08+16_34_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Cut another fabric strip, about 2.5 cm wide and 40 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf5878d0-c1fb-498f-a2be-32c876e6c585/2024-05-08+16_35_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Connect the fabric strip to the top of the dress from the sideline to the top back line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdf28d73-0854-41ce-811a-dd5730dce7cd/2024-05-08+16_35_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Mark at the middle of the top back line. This is where your shoulder strap will be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d62df93b-0fb1-4e08-afe7-494ad4e211dd/2024-05-08+16_35_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Place strap at the mark between the dress and the fabric strip and sew them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35b54919-7757-4713-88cf-7953694e89e2/2024-05-08+16_37_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial After the initial seam, fold the other side of the long fabric inward, concealing all those edges. Sew it shut neatly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1ddc771-5f38-4c66-a263-93f905824c1d/2024-05-08+16_38_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial At the neckline of the bustier, draw a line approximately 3.5 cm below it. This will be our fabric hold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e53a377e-481a-4fd2-ba15-ee985476d217/2024-05-08+16_38_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric inside along this line and secure it with stitches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b6d27bb-6b49-49e6-a8cc-b7182deab14a/2024-05-08+16_39_30-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial To finish the end of the dress, draw a line about 6 cm above the ending line of your dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4d0d551-cb26-4554-8eb1-566cbabdcb8f/2024-05-08+16_39_52-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Fold the fabric to meet this line and stitch it together. The hem is complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33dbbbbe-1f30-491a-95c7-6e05d8f105a0/2024-05-08+16_40_47-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Thread your shoulder straps through the fabric hold at the bustier part. Let them meet in the middle of your chest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0d9e27f-7e41-4675-96a2-abad508bd0b1/2024-05-08+16_41_10-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial Adjust the straps to your liking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ceed3df5-be1a-4bc2-adf5-559053679d01/DIY+Sleeveless+milkmaid+mini+dress+%7C+Dating+wardrobe+%7C+Ep+3+-+Lunch+date+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714842475690-X8YLNBLE7Q808D98JF6W/275977242_1015730249029593_5890546011818569208_n.jpg Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714842475220-DPGNM2OQ4KQZ5WOIP85G/275971104_1567638396927517_8179963455225636066_n.jpg Blog - DIY Sleeveless milkmaid mini dress | Dating wardrobe | Ep 3 - Lunch date | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-butterfly-sleeve-babydoll-dress-from-t-shirt-refashion-old-t-shirt-idea monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/477bed26-7a95-433c-8ad3-5eb8814be7a3/DIY+Butterfly+Sleeve+Babydoll+Dress+from+T-shirt+-+Refashion+old+T-shirt+idea Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4d4bfc8-8183-4adf-a968-891678001ea5/Screenshot+2024-05-07+170843.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea T-shirt size: 02 unit One T-shirt with your size (or 1 size bigger than your actual size) One supper big size T-shirt (get as big as you have) Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4ed8b44-f75c-440e-8fbb-5fa33b33c7d9/Screenshot+2024-05-07+171136.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea The first step is to start with the M t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e97d645-64db-4d8a-88a1-84eab961e261/Screenshot+2024-05-09+114544.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea From the shoulder, go down 28cm, which is the width from the shoulder to under the bust, and draw a line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a4461e6-fe21-4f1e-92f8-22524e9cd808/Screenshot+2024-05-09+114638.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea After cutting, you'll have the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08f22a61-bec3-4a93-81d3-0dbf47be5959/Screenshot+2024-05-09+114735.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea At the bottom of the M t-shirt, measure the width of the fabric and split in half, which is 19cm each part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29080301-1162-4e9b-9f50-0a7fee14e2b0/Screenshot+2024-05-09+114805.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea These will be the width of the ruffle for the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e0ff513-78d4-46c2-8091-bef063d63ca8/Screenshot+2024-05-09+115038.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Because of that, at the XXL t-shirt, create the other 19cm width of fabrics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7089256d-61f5-46b2-b9a3-6d0e671fb04b/Screenshot+2024-05-09+115207.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea These are referred to as the top, the middle, and the end part of the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95158513-4284-45d7-97bf-06bd5dcbd916/Screenshot+2024-05-09+120457.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Now, connect the ruffle parts together. First is the end part of the M t-shirt to the end part of the XXL t-shirt. This will be the lowest ruffle of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e555be22-8b1e-43c2-917a-f18c21ee95ef/Screenshot+2024-05-09+120646.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Cut one side of them first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d33eed4-6ff3-4b89-931b-ffcc4627a9e1/Screenshot+2024-05-09+120725.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Then, connect them together using pins, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3397e47-195f-4763-af26-4936e5e02741/Screenshot+2024-05-09+120817.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Second is the middle part of the XXL t-shirt to the top part of the XXL t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d44afef1-4078-4c1c-a6b4-4f84bebfc0f4/Screenshot+2024-05-09+120859.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea However, just use one piece of the top part and keep one for later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/075bf0c4-01f6-43d6-92df-e86c491225c2/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121007.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Similar to the first ruffle just made, connect them together using pins, then sew. And we'll have the middle ruffle of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0914e127-f716-47ff-a0e0-b392125a4a8f/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121123.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea The third one is the top ruffle of the dress. It’s made from one piece of the top part of the XXL t-shirt to the middle part of the M t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/604ec691-45f0-4f4f-9f38-e9041bbca3b6/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121254.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea So, the dress will have 3 layers of ruffle. The top layer is 1.5 times the width of the M t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5b6ee01-0483-4e4e-902b-331791abf961/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121304.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea The second layer is 2 times the width of the M t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fec3beff-d33d-4636-9450-fd94aa044fd5/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121317.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea And the last layer is 2.5 times the width of the M t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f869b1a5-1f5c-4bdc-9de7-be6fa75f97c7/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121556.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Make the ruffle at each layer by making a loose seam at one edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1db5d7a1-554f-4c23-8e04-9daaf717c967/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121642.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Use the maximum range of the thread in the sewing machine to do it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9aa49f55-0c2f-4376-97f3-838150870794/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121813.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea After sewing, keep one thread and pull the other one to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51c75a71-59f7-4c0f-a121-d4f0d242b9c7/Screenshot+2024-05-09+121908.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Make sure the width of the first ruffle is the same as the width of the M t-shirt. The width of the second ruffle is the same as the width of the first one. And the width of the last ruffle is the same as the width of the second one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55d085ee-c7ac-4229-a56c-4f0f65d0697a/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122059.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea After that, connect each layer of ruffle together. And you will have the full body for the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be2c679a-338d-40c5-94ff-eb2bf20c0b40/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122230.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Then, connect it to the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24914f80-f112-4788-a5a4-0754d6a2bb0e/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122258.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Use pins to hold them together, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57b5c2b0-0f47-4a13-9abb-5f3a0a2c423e/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122635.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea If a ruffle at the hands is desired, un-sew the hands part. (This step can be skipped if not desired.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/884db65f-c2a6-4a14-892c-8faf4239ebc3/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122724.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Use the fabric from the hands to make the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00395119-cd48-413f-8e6b-3fb64cc68e24/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122818.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Cut a 9cm width of fabric from the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a455d3ce-a99f-4f15-92f6-0c23b976092d/Screenshot+2024-05-09+122904.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Then, connect two of them together to have one ruffle for the new hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6bdc3a2-1860-4261-a98b-06c3cdd1c2de/Screenshot+2024-05-09+123048.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea After sewing to connect them together, make a loose seam to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a60b921c-52cb-4d14-972d-217cde9406f3/Screenshot+2024-05-09+123112.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Just like what was done to the ruffle of the bottom of the dress, keep one thread and pull the other one until the width of the ruffle fits the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff284262-7abf-4c0d-8f91-4b74e3c4f212/Screenshot+2024-05-09+123149.png Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea Then, connect it to the hands using pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d4ca987-e1b0-4d00-80c7-1914f7559505/DIY+Butterfly+Sleeve+Babydoll+Dress+from+T-shirt+-+Refashion+old+T-shirt+idea Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea - Make it stand out DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1715233406556-EYDV2PO4T5MR2444LSQV/Screenshot%2B2024-05-09%2B124107.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1715233398011-PZUXC7VPS6BRGVHQNQE8/Screenshot%2B2024-05-09%2B124046.jpg Blog - DIY Butterfly Sleeve Babydoll Dress from T-shirt - Refashion old T-shirt idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-tie-front-crop-top-from-mens-shirt-mens-shirt-refashion-idea monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/936a61dd-874c-4f2a-b62e-d2ca77240764/DIY+Puff+sleeve+tie+front+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+refashion+idea Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16c7a30d-3db5-430c-8463-f889fcd2aee9/DIY+Puff+sleeve+tie+front+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+refashion+idea Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/881042e2-78ee-4ac5-a3c3-d16d73bb026e/Screenshot+2024-05-04+181403.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Men's shirt in XXL size and cotton fabric in white color Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f759d0e-f89d-4fa8-aa32-8a2f967496ec/Screenshot+2024-05-04+181453.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea The first step is to remove the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d08749f9-35c3-439b-8a7a-c98e8797a882/Screenshot+2024-05-04+181711.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After that, cut the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8081255-93eb-42de-bf51-99be64b7b23e/Screenshot+2024-05-04+181811.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, un-sew the seams from the shoulder to the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4743313a-9727-404f-a914-621d8777289b/Screenshot+2024-05-04+181901.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Because of that, the new shoulder lines are not equal. So, cut the front shoulder line around 2 cm to make it equal to the back line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e063287d-03f0-4a22-a4c7-8483f61c0ebd/Screenshot+2024-05-04+181950.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, sew to connect them together to have a new shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7ec82b9-effb-414a-80f6-93872696759a/Screenshot+2024-05-04+182045.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After that, make a loose seam at the top of the sleeve to create a puff for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f394833e-ae27-4e6e-b594-1ba5a46d060e/Screenshot+2024-05-04+182100.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Use the maximum thread tension of the straight stitching to make a loose seam. Remember the puff should be around the new shoulder line only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6a2872c-c22f-4f8d-becf-aaa64946067d/Screenshot+2024-05-04+182241.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Moving to the end of the sleeve, draw a line at 25 cm from the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4b61526-e11d-463f-951c-333eeb5f8d59/Screenshot+2024-05-04+182302.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea It’s right above the open area of the button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97db3fd8-c036-4e49-a7d0-c973ed122b4a/Screenshot+2024-05-04+182854.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After cutting, fold the end of the fabric inside two times and sew to finish the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8903fbcd-cc6b-47bc-a749-95c6f8c0a02f/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231431.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea To make the puffy at the end of the sleeve, draw a line at 5 cm from the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95da36e3-df3d-4d95-97a0-72578876929d/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231451.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, cut a long rectangle with 3 cm width and around 50 cm length which is the width of the sleeve plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f24eaa16-d1af-4ffe-8380-4f106e531047/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231530.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Fold two length sides of the rectangle inside around 1 cm to hide the cutting of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09c03805-e8be-41b6-b51e-a3befa5b4d79/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231554.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, make the circle fabric by sewing two ends of the width line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bc5ae9a-8aef-40a2-a311-dc2e8a32e6c0/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231751.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Now, connect the circle fabric to the sleeve at the line drawn before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f224ab3b-69b4-4292-aac1-3117eec1a5c4/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231636.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, sew in two sides of the circle fabric to create a fabric hole for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94dbacef-42c4-4d9f-b624-131ddc1aa874/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231852.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Use an elastic band with 1 cm width and around 24 cm length which is the width of the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/470f64e9-a40b-493c-b327-e95df584640a/Screenshot+2024-05-04+231913.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After connecting two ends of the elastic band together, close the small hole to fix the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ca55491-12aa-4fa3-ad4a-4325fda65bce/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232016.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea The width of the shoulder is 38 cm. So, from the end of the shoulder at the top of the sleeve, move to inside and mark at 20 cm which is half of the shoulder plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec026e16-a7b5-4eb4-8c82-605281186918/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232040.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, draw a straight line from that mark down to the end of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f8db1c8-9038-4c87-938c-d4279e54ded0/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232240.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea From the top of the shoulder line, measure the length of the crop top wanted and mark at 40 cm which is the length from the shoulder to the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4d5c44b-6e09-4c84-8465-2fe3417a5dd8/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232352.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea The area under the armpit will be the bust area of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a25d586-3b3c-452f-8ce6-16737ac8087a/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232427.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea So, to make the crop top fit better at the waist and the butt, from the armpit, mark at 24 cm inside which is half of the bust size plus 3 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/765fde2d-9e3d-4420-b1cc-ea88796ecbe2/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232503.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, draw a new line from the mark at the shoulder line to this mark and cut the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90cc3633-402d-448a-9e36-8c74ff93afd3/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232545.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After cutting, connect two pieces of the back together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f02b5abf-36e6-4dac-89a6-bce900b2f89e/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232807.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Moving to the front of the crop top, fold two pieces of the front together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc0abf28-acfe-4dfd-8b96-06caf394d491/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232828.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, mark the depth of the neck at 21 cm from the top of the original neck, at the middle of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee0b5d25-22b9-435a-bcae-abece22e3fe5/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232852.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea From the end of the shoulder, mark at 9 cm inside so the width of the neck of the crop top will be 22 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31c27141-ac25-4b2e-a525-84b9fb8cdecc/Screenshot+2024-05-04+232927.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, connect the mark on the shoulder to the mark at the middle of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e4167e9-528c-4dc3-919b-abc15cc28e0b/Screenshot+2024-05-04+233551.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After cutting, you will have the new v-neck for the front of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/305172eb-36a7-4337-bff2-d914fa2a5701/Screenshot+2024-05-04+233717.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea To make the neck at the back, draw a curved line with around 3 cm deep then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dcb2c3cc-0df2-4b4b-975e-fe665a5af6e2/Screenshot+2024-05-04+233741.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Because it’s a tied front crop top, at the end of each piece at the front, there is a long tie that will connect to the crop top later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f111a19d-bd22-4eb2-96a8-0f52051da675/Screenshot+2024-05-04+233907.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea To make it look nicer when wearing, hide the connected part at the knob of the ties. Therefore, cut the extra fabric at the end of each piece of the front crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/296de15c-8a19-4d46-bd4e-ca08ae0d048f/Screenshot+2024-05-04+233925.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Use a long rectangle with 2 cm width to finish the hem of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a105ccfe-33b2-4927-86b8-538a8c57a434/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234113.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Connect the long rectangle to the neck and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af91acb4-9961-4274-996b-4eab09af0c62/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234218.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After that, fold the end fabric of the long rectangle inside two times to hide the cutting. Then, make the second seam to finish the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05e61b8e-cf89-4de8-9168-d67b8dde970f/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234543.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Do the same to finish the hem at the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e1d210b-5bae-4ca4-b665-c56b4f9eb1d2/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234712.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Use the leftover fabric to make the ties for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/235e6273-0e6f-47b9-872e-4d489ed30987/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234658.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Fold the fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a885b11-c7e0-44d2-b3c6-4c4897796115/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234841.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, at one side of the folding fabric, mark at 10 cm which is the width at the end of one piece at the front crop top plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99a03b4c-b527-4a2d-bbe9-01d34e3aeb2c/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234915.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea At the other end of the folding fabric, mark at 4 cm which is the width of the tie that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64e41cb4-c3d9-46f6-ac27-135f1100c0fa/Screenshot+2024-05-04+234940.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Then, connect two marks at two sides together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5b9790c-dd25-4f84-9885-489954c760da/Screenshot+2024-05-04+235201.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Draw the curved line then cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e60947c-c72d-480c-9f13-f20bb2ca998c/Screenshot+2024-05-04+235509.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea After sewing, use a long stick to turn the tie right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abf54f4a-7343-4f0b-9420-b860a967f48e/Screenshot+2024-05-04+235642.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea Don't forget to iron it to make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d825f6b8-0053-4198-8db5-2f89e15823bf/Screenshot+2024-05-04+235546.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea The last step is connecting the ties to the end of the pieces at the front of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15d493ff-04a0-46b4-9e3c-18e3cb93b135/DIY+Puff+sleeve+tie+front+crop+top+from+Men%27s+shirt+-+Men%27s+shirt+refashion+idea Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea - Make it stand out DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men’s shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714840323767-XIRDVMPPLQI6DF8AI9AM/210242676_1625309947824116_1273356052930164089_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714840323145-QDSVQPWG6J0ATYW6UV49/211491287_2090991504389619_4740216938819680939_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tie front crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-cute-lounge-wear-from-boring-clothes-from-old-to-new-for-0 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c6356df-2de8-45c8-8fc0-73875dfa2186/DIY+CUTE+LOUNGE+WEAR+from+boring+clothes+-+From+old+to+new+for+%240 Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 DIY Cute lounge wear from boring clothes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcbfb3de-fa44-4bc2-bd23-b12020c77560/Screenshot+2024-04-25+153931.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Boring clothes! Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4221cab9-094d-4bcb-87ae-5f7adb9c7f45/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154025.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 The first step is to go down 42cm from the neck, which is the width from the shoulder to the belly button plus 4cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11f649e5-b5d4-4848-9c4b-3808768e4a91/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154105.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Then, draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ea03ab2-d440-4b8e-a96d-276748e2aa06/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154133.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 After cutting, we will have the top of the lounge wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38738ee0-eb0d-4246-b8fc-e595c87855a7/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154303.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 After that, fold the end of the top to the line just drawn before and use pins to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/caeeaefe-815f-46ba-bd1e-aa3655cdbbbc/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154241.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72a4b297-2e81-4e09-a207-ba6d68b7d9fc/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154355.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Mark at the middle of the end first, then make two other marks at two sides of that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d891beb4-c4ce-40d1-9b96-d780e2e456da/Screenshot+2024-04-25+154420.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 After that, cut a small hole at each mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0af6e485-13ff-47d6-844c-16b2c3e19043/Screenshot+2024-04-25+160716.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 A Macrame role is used to make the tie for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf5f3f55-950b-4596-91a1-d500fa6bbf1d/Screenshot+2024-04-25+160705.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Use a hair clip to hold one end of the Macrame to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e036a22-2b0f-451d-b1c1-e0cb56b6f863/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161305.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 And here’s the top of the lounge wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f338913b-29e1-4ea3-a4c2-0752a4c1a426/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161433.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Moving to the end of the dress, it has a slightly curve at the end. So, fold two sides of it to the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45fcaf99-7669-4844-8a3d-b8e8d527a2bd/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161508.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 At the left side, draw a straight line at 3cm inside the border line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4763fde-e1d4-4d49-a962-62487c9d1724/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161534.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Then from there, go up 7cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2c80644-a7ee-4d04-923d-21de5010f2fd/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161643.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 From that mark, draw a curve line to connect to the straight line just drawn before. This left side will be the front of the crotch of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c9ea81f-b3bb-4aa1-8220-da89a3091241/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161705.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 At the right side, draw a straight line at 6cm inside a border line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f749f8e8-fbbf-471a-a12f-389a1a129363/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161804.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 After that, mark at 7cm from the end and draw a curve line to connect to the straight line just drawn before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/427c0378-5480-4bad-aef3-380a1689bf99/Screenshot+2024-04-25+161831.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Make sure the length of the top to that mark has to be the length from the belly button to crotch plus 4cm. And this will be the back of the crotch of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f250bd1-8375-4077-9008-e1ddd171794f/Screenshot+2024-04-25+162005.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Use pins to hold two parts of the front and the back of the crotch together. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c49fec1-c694-4d87-a1ed-f7205e921783/Screenshot+2024-04-25+162114.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 After sewing, fold the crotch to the middle. Then, connect the end together by the pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31b220af-3201-4e59-964e-d9f2f59d4418/Screenshot+2024-04-25+162250.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Use the elastic band around 3cm to make the waistband for the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70974bd4-f912-4d67-8e3c-4730f81ceeea/Screenshot+2024-04-25+162355.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Measure the length of the fabric needed to fold in first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94d2924b-f631-428a-a5ac-cef8c7e7e442/Screenshot+2024-04-25+165504.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Then, draw a horizontal line at the mark to fold the fabric in later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6dcd7f88-8d6e-426e-9a11-8f624e53d735/Screenshot+2024-04-25+165701.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Use pins to hold the folding. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edd2e0f7-7022-4e28-8fdd-00ba796738c7/Screenshot+2024-04-25+165649.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Remember to keep a small un-sewn space for the elastic band to go in later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/893fec5d-fc8b-4612-8c23-e83113636c66/Screenshot+2024-04-25+165857.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 As usual, two safety pins are used to put the elastic band through the fabric hole of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4059cd64-f40d-4910-9db6-e71352b9df63/Screenshot+2024-04-25+165922.png Blog - DIY CUTE LOUNGE WEAR from boring clothes - From old to new for $0 Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band together after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ada7c68a-1459-4508-9170-467b179f7430/Screenshot+2024-04-25+165938.png Blog - 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DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47f60117-83a0-42b2-acaa-605ee22973f6/Screenshot+2024-05-05+001113.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial 3m of cotton silk fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/707f531b-5a4b-41f0-a8bf-aaa5821d1755/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/350beda4-edf0-4161-89a0-65ec71c240cd/2.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79b83d67-8b88-4f12-9404-2bb854ea483f/3.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65ef79da-b7de-4c83-99f0-b01094447dbc/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f92c8fdf-cba0-4c79-bc8c-d07e0e66f9da/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bce716a6-db30-41c3-82f8-e67e93650982/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0beb900-1049-4b75-af43-880e4a365cc9/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The collar patterns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b33ccd6-d90e-4cde-bcb6-d4dfdb0bd1f1/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33dce48a-9ff7-4776-b43f-0c0667efa0bb/2024-04-29+02_32_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the patterns to the fabric to draw and cut out the pieces for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65dc30f9-7c80-4e28-9c21-eef63bad51e5/2024-04-29+01_36_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold and stitch the darts on the back bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f20e7b57-6e62-4b88-89e8-a52a4fd675f9/2024-04-29+02_46_28-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut out the pieces for the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/697cd741-b380-4165-ae3e-75c15a606306/2024-04-29+01_37_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the darts on the front bodice, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a88b6530-3cfd-482e-bdac-fce9a2ab6691/2024-04-29+01_39_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the bodice pieces together at the shoulder lines and two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67a5a04b-defd-4ca4-a17e-1dd59b087b09/2024-04-29+01_39_31-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Identify the sleeve placket area of the sleeve and cut along the marked line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77ecefe3-c42c-4eb1-9d57-1fdd7074d490/2024-04-29+01_40_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Take a strip of binding fabric with 2 cm width and double the length of the placket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9104addf-c841-4460-960b-48924f49d4e4/2024-04-29+01_41_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Align the binding fabric with the edge of the sleeve placket. Stitch them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bcefcc0-b6fd-47e3-b123-ceda8eb3ad51/2024-04-29+01_41_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold and sew to finish the end of the planket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37a5e57c-ca6f-4f9e-9330-b313e4f79a62/2024-04-29+01_42_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end line, create two folds at 3 cm from the placket. Each fold is 1 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a524fe38-8886-4960-ad80-06d1ed8dc7d7/2024-04-29+01_42_47-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew to make the folds fixed. The final width of the sleeve’s end is equal to the width of your arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2102fa74-16fc-4ee1-869a-df67eeb020b8/2024-04-29+02_07_22-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two under arm big lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc90d20d-9edb-410e-ab45-992648262d6b/2024-04-29+02_07_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial To make the cuff, cut a rectangle with 8cm width. Its length is the length of the end of the sleeve plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13ec865d-eb47-4621-9d0c-e3348e1a2281/2024-04-29+02_08_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach one lengthwise edge of the rectangle to the end of the sleeve. Keep 1 cm extra at both ends for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5aec71f3-9739-4e85-9c77-52dea57465d2/2024-04-29+02_08_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial At the connecting part between the curve and the placket, fold the other lengthwise edge of the rectangle inward by 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27786fc7-aed4-4464-b1d4-51cfcca13b03/2024-04-29+02_08_40-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Then fold it outward, aligning it with the first seam. Stitch along the width line of the rectangle to secure both ends of the curve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18c8f83a-e1f1-430b-ba8b-e78537f53004/2024-04-29+02_09_14-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the cuff inside out. Finish the remaining curve by folding the fabric inward by 1 cm. Keep folding it toward the first seam before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/798d6173-c1e6-4231-8726-18923157c1d3/2024-04-29+02_09_31-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial And you will have the sleeve of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e39aff38-8815-483d-9f9c-85919912f22a/2024-04-29+02_10_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Measure 6 cm down from the top edge of the front skirt piece along the side seam. This is where the pocket starts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b6fee78-3646-4003-819e-94b442e9b42b/2024-04-29+02_10_21-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Align the pocket edges with the side seams of the skirt. Sew them together. Do the same on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/101e06da-8e5c-45fa-8e8e-ad94b4e7e43c/2024-04-29+02_10_33-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the darts on the back skirt piece before adding the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74dac4fd-f20b-4a4d-9561-c806955b0cdf/2024-04-29+02_11_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the pockets at 6 cm below the top edge on the back skirt also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e03c7236-6e1d-4eb0-9f70-9206aa45b268/2024-04-29+02_12_03-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the front and back skirt together along the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95b26875-1e95-4e42-8ba4-aab9e2867d82/2024-04-29+02_12_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Measure 13 cm down from the top of each pocket opening and mark with a pen. This is the open area of your pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3e40544-b7e0-443e-a76d-3ef4000c2959/2024-04-29+02_12_47-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the rest of the pocket starting from the mark down to the pocket’s end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6119f700-4e48-4d39-9f66-25bf29fc68d5/2024-04-29+02_12_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the sleeves to the main bodice at the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4458d552-2744-4298-a155-d50c9f2f3a88/2024-04-29+02_13_28-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a fabric strip with 4 cm width and the length is larger that the length of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1d50c7d-4cbb-4dc6-b7c4-1704378f8e2b/2024-04-29+02_13_52-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach one side of the fabric strip to the edge line of the front dress, starting from the bodice and extending down to the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f111d3c3-097a-49f9-8aa8-508cec75041b/2024-04-29+02_14_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut 2 thin fabric strips to make the ties for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba96b430-fd8e-497e-97c0-f17d41ad6433/2024-04-29+11_45_03-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Place the ties to the middle between the fabric line and the front dress. Sew them together along the fabric line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/937d688b-47dd-46a9-a80b-81f125d90c45/2024-04-29+11_52_58-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, fold the other side of the fabric strip inward by 1 cm. Turn the fabric strip to the inside of the front dress and stitch it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22adefac-ac9e-4db4-bb67-62498beeb56b/2024-04-29+11_54_23-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside twice with 0.5 cm each. Stitch along the folded edge to secure the hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4f56970-203c-4057-b876-fac9d512dcc0/2024-04-29+11_54_32-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut 2 top collar pieces with the collar pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09128b3b-7616-44c0-ba13-c64ec283f77c/2024-04-29+11_54_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Align the pieces at the top edge and along the side lines. Stitch along the top and side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ae7e40d-07ff-4c08-8709-4bd458cff711/2024-04-29+11_55_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the collar pieces inside out (right side facing out). Create a second seam along the edges to reinforce the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d4eb3c0-8ac8-4f7e-9e4c-30767825b54d/2024-04-29+11_55_32-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut out two bottom collar pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65b52ae6-a7c5-40d3-a871-25d51e9702e3/2024-04-29+11_55_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Add interfacing to one piece of the bottom collar part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/183240a2-cef7-46f2-bcae-68d585949e9f/2024-04-29+11_57_14-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the top collar part with the two bottom collar pieces. Make sure the top sits in the middle between the two bottom pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab21ae5a-9224-4f77-ba9d-f93b8dc59dc4/2024-04-29+11_57_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Keep approximately 1 cm unsewn at both ends of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83156eda-b499-42fd-aafb-7b47d940e314/2024-04-29+11_58_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the bottom collar part inside out. Connect one piece of the bottom collar to the neckline of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7fcee28-aa22-4150-b03d-a4a5bd76f68b/2024-04-29+11_58_51-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the seam at both ends of the bottom collar part that you left unsewn earlier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6a02125-a7ab-4fda-baf8-3640cb70cb50/2024-04-29+11_59_32-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the other piece of the bottom collar to the first seam. Make a second seam around the bottom collar part to secure it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/541870cc-ff75-40c9-983c-554d4bc8a1c9/2024-04-29+12_00_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial Add a button to the end of each sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f426604-1977-41b4-9f94-3af8fc650693/DIY+Long+sleeve+shirt+wrap+dress+%7C+Clara+dress+pattern+hack+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714859028150-L4D56Z881UK5V6USVS5Y/2024-05-05+04_42_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Long sleeve shirt wrap dress | Clara dress pattern hack | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714859039582-TK4Q3BULMXA2EBZ8609L/2024-05-05+04_43_13-Media+Player.png Blog - 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DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt T-Shirt with big size Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c5fa42a-7b52-4827-9668-85c7fee3f8a1/Screenshot+2024-04-26+083040.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt The first step is to remove the sleeves of the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d3c3cfc-2bd2-44f3-8f9c-19a4f46b4bd5/Screenshot+2024-04-26+083342.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt After that, draw a horizontal line right under the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7d9e512-ccca-4d5a-bd98-9c89eccf5c70/Screenshot+2024-04-26+083416.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then, cut along the drawn line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/372dad28-f379-4911-b32c-95b8daf17058/Screenshot+2024-04-26+083627.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt At the end of the t-shirt, go up 8cm and draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed30546c-2097-4984-a490-b5a301fb9260/Screenshot+2024-04-26+083915.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt After that, use the fabric from the sleeves to cut another 8cm fabric lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a967d39-258b-434c-a207-4053c42fb6a8/Screenshot+2024-04-26+083955.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt After cutting, connect each piece of fabric together to have a long fabric line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0856b27-d0fa-450f-8eae-df446a69b52b/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084021.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then, overlock one edge of the fabric line using zigzag stitching and a fake overlocking presser foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13298bc0-232e-4748-9837-da6f829454ca/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084048.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Now, make a loose seam to create a frill for one edge of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85dbe74f-203f-44cf-8f8e-b16f9b9a3daf/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084107.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt After sewing, hold one thread and pull another one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c4ddc91-5455-4f99-80cf-bdacff5fed30/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084141.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt And, you will have the frill part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f41ec1f5-2e8a-48ef-91ca-d08100e44be4/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084358.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt At the main body of the t-shirt, measure the width first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30a4e7a9-d532-4ab9-8970-d929cfcce8d2/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084456.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then mark at the middle. And it’s 16cm each part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a01021dc-b8f8-4c57-9f50-f18ef86f38c6/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084527.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then, cut along the drawing line to have 2 rectangles. Keep the top rectangle to use later and work on the bottom one first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32b8a963-2560-4046-bad4-90e47195e7fc/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084625.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt At the leftover fabric of the t-shirt, cut another rectangle with 16cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf1a24b3-852b-4826-a1ee-9738639429d2/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084726.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then connect it to the bottom rectangle to have a long fabric line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54bd9f54-9075-4d0f-a998-3e406092a9cd/Screenshot+2024-04-26+084818.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Do similar to what was done before, overlock one edge of the long rectangle first. Then make a loose seam after to create the frill. Remember to check the length of the frill to fit the length of the top rectangle that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/789175f0-edc1-4b86-ba9e-b46315344c8a/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085003.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Now, connect the frill to the top rectangle. Use pins to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09f3c2ec-d55b-4a94-8836-1a3c3cfe4549/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085110.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bf08258-51b8-452a-b43f-718c30960005/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085158.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt After that, connect the second and also the last layer to the end of the first layer. Then, sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4780c122-9a60-413d-9f86-470a52252161/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085232.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Now, just need to sew one side together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b4a483b-2b33-48cb-b7b8-a2a544ae64d3/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085430.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt To make the waistband for the skirt, use the leftover fabric from the top of the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ade38ea-a128-4a30-8bd8-16a9e322d162/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085506.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Draw 3 rectangles with 6cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83bb43f4-d3ed-4f41-8789-59003ccd96a7/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085536.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then connect each rectangle together to become a waistband. Remember to check and make sure the length of the waistband fits with the length of the body of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c6f18dd-967d-4ae0-ace6-1b33d17b2e0e/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085642.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt After that, fold two edges of the waistband together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84998b32-c61c-4ea6-8322-cacc4be25d56/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085710.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then fix it to the top of the skirt. And sew along the pinned line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cde6899c-984c-48fd-8dd4-254b8ff83bd3/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085800.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Remember to keep a small un-sewn space for the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/084ebc86-964c-4054-968b-6da65b2e5fdb/Screenshot+2024-04-26+085929.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt As usual, use two safety pins to put the elastic band inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14621167-ccc8-4b4e-86db-f543b33011e8/Screenshot+2024-04-26+090009.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt Then, sew the 2 ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36c82786-23e5-4339-a68f-3a2f911df5c7/Screenshot+2024-04-26+090039.png Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt And sew the un-sewn space to finish the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9aa7a782-7df5-4082-bdcd-3908d999f6ac/93631823_228481334894487_7953824458549426410_n.jpg Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt - Make it stand out DIY Mini Skirt from T-Shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714097128004-IPKNC5AQGN56L6HYBZL6/Screenshot%2B2024-04-26%2B090333.jpg Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714097135270-4ZUI3FTUZKDXY9LE518J/Screenshot%2B2024-04-26%2B090322.jpg Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1714097118796-4KMKJABD89I3VMAXJZVF/Screenshot%2B2024-04-26%2B090416.jpg Blog - DIY MINI SKIRT from T-Shirt - Refashion T-Shirt into summer skirt https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-short-and-skirt-from-mans-pants monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e211c06f-dfba-47ad-81ee-f512d9a715f0/DIY+Short+and+skirt+from+man%27s+pants Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4fc5136-3476-481c-97c1-8ff1893350b5/DIY+Short+and+skirt+from+man%27s+pants Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a77f2cd1-d382-4429-9c21-8afa4d6e554f/Screenshot+2024-04-18+021805.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Man's pants in big size Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95733f9a-0d64-4572-8735-bfa0acdb4e50/Screenshot+2024-04-18+022640.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Firstly, measure the desired length of the shorts, which is 40cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b981e245-b6d2-4eae-afe8-31a000fc192b/Screenshot+2024-04-18+022700.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, mark at 43cm, which is 3cm extra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c28c3863-f838-4411-ad3d-9acb39e2a0c3/Screenshot+2024-04-18+022850.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants However, you also need to check the remaining length of the fabric to ensure it’s longer than half of your hip size, so you have enough fabric to make the skirt later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f8c5883-3412-42b4-aac7-4938a72360e2/Screenshot+2024-04-18+022926.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants After cutting, turn the shorts inside out and draw two lines at the legs, one line at 1.5cm and another at 5cm from the end of the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08d0b782-7543-47e9-87ce-915aa5d5b418/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023012.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Fold the end of the legs to the first line, then fold it to the second line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b831c6c0-1026-4db5-a65c-65a5e9313c4d/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023030.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, use pins to hold the final fold in place and then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfe3268f-f220-41c4-978b-6a2d64945050/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023258.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Move to the top of the shorts, un-sew the waistband first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/077f37a9-5c79-40e8-b829-1ed00d595a5e/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023319.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, un-sew the front folds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca9459c9-eb5c-49d7-9831-922de5bcb794/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023422.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Check the width of the original pants to know how much fabric you will fold in later. And it's 24cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ed0e689-a71c-404b-8431-40de5b7efda1/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023505.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants So, I make two folds at the left and two folds at the right of the front shorts, each fold being 6cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/297800e4-487e-4671-bd88-7627b2e5b816/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023613.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, sew around 4 cm down from the top of each fold to keep it there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0dc736e-cdf5-41c9-96ff-81915e9c3e91/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023741.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants After that, fold the top of the pocket to the new front waistline you just created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50804d79-9a7b-4bd4-a35e-2796eaa1157f/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023802.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants No matter how much fabric you will fold in, just need to make sure the final width of the front has to be a half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40f13208-98cf-4cc9-8af2-83d49855b496/Screenshot+2024-04-18+023912.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Moving to the back of the shorts, un-sew the seam at the crotch first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd18de6b-7dec-457e-9a46-5457751c4537/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024001.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, mark the new width of the back to fold in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f34d37a-19a8-4229-a7fc-94ebef3aff96/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024019.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants And, sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1314edf3-3a91-4f8c-9fef-f7bcf06b8e80/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024159.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Also, make the second seam outside to make it look similar to the original seam of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a6b1aa8-2c71-47fc-90a8-6731c581ea08/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024406.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Now, fix the waistband to the new waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28620d75-206d-4bd6-8bed-249c20bde5e8/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024327.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Start at the buttonhole side of the waistband first, then I can cut the extra waistband at the button side after, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb6bd04c-37a7-48ff-ab60-667dbe67f9b3/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024518.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants The last step is installing the button to the new button position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb16cdf6-3883-4599-8f8b-e6036a9e29e3/5.pptx+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants - Make it stand out DIY Shorts from man's pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb4569b0-b474-45ab-b7ac-a686db97c3f3/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024801.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Next, make a skirt from the leftover fabric of the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/413bf5cc-c5fd-4878-93be-a67bcfa2f3e4/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024827.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Firstly, un-sew the inside seam of the legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a21f1834-3279-47ef-8c20-0cd10989bd77/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025001.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, get the maximum length of the fabric, which is 42cm. This will be the length of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db91aad3-fd39-4210-8b3d-ca3e428594b6/Screenshot+2024-04-18+024943.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants So, you need to ensure it’s long enough to cover your butt when wearing, meaning it has to be from your belly button to over the crotch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7918bb96-d5bf-4e41-9cca-1f22ea747569/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025100.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants After that, measure the width of the skirt. Make sure the width of each fabric has to be a half of your hip size + 2cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4dd2fd45-bc44-46e0-80a6-096556bb3a9e/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025233.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants After cutting, overlock the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41630d8e-8642-4772-b661-af0f0d09f80f/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025321.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, connect two pieces of the fabric at one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c360ed69-ffd8-4c5c-b7b5-f20509e6ae34/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025404.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Fold one length of the fabric inside to create the end of the skirt, then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61dc09fe-52b7-46ed-959d-02523d9f0e97/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025524.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Fold two sides of the width together, then fix it at the middle of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/237b2f93-c904-4fd4-8efb-7e01aa081392/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025514.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants At two sides of the skirt, mark at 4cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbb4c5d4-1df2-49e2-a7c7-cb053d16544c/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025627.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, draw a curved line from that mark to the middle of the length. It's the curve of your body at 2 sides, from your hip to your butt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6b625d6-aa92-4b08-8cae-f614b4008309/Screenshot+2024-04-18+025743.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants After that, wear the skirt to note how much fabric you need to fold in at the back and the front of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c876530-c72d-4420-9117-70ef689f7a92/Screenshot+2024-04-18+030009.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, base on that marks to draw the lines to sew later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/268dc260-66d6-4bc3-b84e-cbf81cc97a29/Screenshot+2024-04-18+030136.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Use the leftover fabric of the pants to make a long rectangle with around 4cm width and 70cm length, which is longer than your waist size. This will be your inside waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3947ba38-1f50-4728-80fb-5a287f41a2e4/Screenshot+2024-04-18+030202.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Connect it to the top of the skirt at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc34c57c-72f2-4821-b1db-f554b798edbc/Screenshot+2024-04-18+030332.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants After the first seam, make the second seam on the inside to gather all the fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e2f8d36-7c6e-44c6-8be2-76d47e065a78/Screenshot+2024-04-18+030412.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants Then, iron to create the fold for the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adf72c42-faac-4eb6-92f5-99b1ca127aeb/Screenshot+2024-04-18+030427.png Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants The last step is installing the buttons and making the buttonholes at the front of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/165abd4b-b30b-4a04-ac23-07653a38e728/DIY+Short+and+skirt+from+man%27s+pants Blog - DIY Shorts and skirt from man's pants - Make it stand out DIY Skirt from man's pants https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-mini-wrap-dress-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f0c2fdf-cc96-40d7-8872-933e9de924c6/DIY+Mini+wrap+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Mini wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b08ecd6-db9b-4f32-addb-32db87dd4c60/Screenshot+2024-04-12+163503.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of linen fabric (The width of fabric should be 147 cm) Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14a6001c-8cab-4aeb-baa5-56c8eebdfe53/2.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d22a817b-358a-49ec-b0c7-66cf6b00b040/3.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0d37ed5-275d-4d5c-84b0-80847f556c8f/4.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d061f283-6c15-4906-8fcc-015b99bc71ca/6.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e83b831-59e4-400c-9cbf-0c3f54d92fe4/7.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The outside front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5e56035-deb8-4836-aeee-bda4e69bbba5/9.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The inside front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa3b3594-92ff-446f-8729-0fbccd541ce2/Screenshot+2024-04-12+194044.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the patterns on the fabric and draw along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f162c5b5-4eb5-419a-b874-0ff4f7e84d69/Screenshot+2024-04-12+194111.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting, connect the front and the back of the dress together at the shoulder and the sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e94b633-2c86-4836-862c-e374607c1f22/Screenshot+2024-04-12+194156.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect the inside part to the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa49018c-009e-4102-8222-33bbb4bf641d/Screenshot+2024-04-12+194253.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the sleeve, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68567571-d65e-4df2-a6a7-34f0669b0d6d/Screenshot+2024-04-12+194359.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial To hem the neck, use a small long fabric with 2 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f548c9dd-204b-4841-9436-b79a034331f4/Screenshot+2024-04-12+194519.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one side of the fabric to the neck and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ad30388-ae57-4e0a-9dec-209605d27404/Screenshot+2024-04-12+201837.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, cut half of the extra fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e8c980d-5ac8-4a34-bd6b-94c5460352af/Screenshot+2024-04-12+201926.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, fold the rest of the long fabric inside two times and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65993ba5-2014-4c0f-8630-097da0aff8fb/Screenshot+2024-04-12+202053.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the rest of the dress from the neck to the tie into the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/543c6404-1559-4070-b180-a17bfc2ea1f1/Screenshot+2024-04-12+202112.png Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The last step is to unsew a small part of one side line for the inside tie to go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8f28fd0-7b96-4393-aa6c-9a9440b4606c/DIY+Mini+wrap+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Mini wrap dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712928282203-IHKU8NOE8HEQ4H0PUZ5H/Screenshot%2B2024-04-12%2B202327.jpg Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712928481885-LTW838EMJR1KZD37XLJ1/Screenshot%2B2024-04-12%2B202345.jpg Blog - DIY Mini wrap dress | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-cute-summer-blouses-beginner-friendly-sewing-projects-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31d4a54b-d556-4406-96ba-ed3e06ce79bf/DIY+CUTE+SUMMER+BLOUSES+%28Beginner+friendly+sewing+projects%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Cute summer blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daa2043f-a5b5-4a7f-9b59-a55f34c26ff2/DIY+CUTE+SUMMER+BLOUSES+%28Beginner+friendly+sewing+projects%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 2m of cotton fabrics (1m for each type of fabric) Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2709db1-3b16-4673-bd18-846feaa44ab7/DIY+CUTE+SUMMER+BLOUSES+%28Beginner+friendly+sewing+projects%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/349d1a5e-2052-46ce-83a8-b0616bca4848/DIY+CUTE+SUMMER+BLOUSES+%28Beginner+friendly+sewing+projects%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85c1b851-7a75-47a5-9585-b6deeac227a1/Screenshot+2024-04-10+145625.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting along the drawing line, mark out 10 cm on the connecting lines at the middle of the front bodice. This will be the open part of the neck at the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd20aa7e-5418-4e97-943f-0fb24a692d9c/Screenshot+2024-04-10+145704.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba93d73a-5855-45b3-a9fe-63f99eab8e63/Screenshot+2024-04-10+145803.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, finish the open part of the neck by folding the end fabric inside two times with a half centimeter each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ff12d60-ad8a-4ef1-bb62-f6604b138c9a/Screenshot+2024-04-10+150011.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a large rectangle with a length of 60 cm, which is the same length as the front bodice, and a width of 58 cm, which is one and a half times a half of your bust size minus 2 cm. This is also the same width as the front bodice you just finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c0877bc-989d-44d6-b996-c74dc25242fc/Screenshot+2024-04-10+150131.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the rectangle in half along the length line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c403f7fb-e91d-41ed-9d61-dcee14ab2723/Screenshot+2024-04-10+150207.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then use the leftover fabric after cutting from the front bodice to copy the curved line at the neck and the sleeve so the lines there will be the same to connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39c23613-3bb0-4a47-9ed5-6b61e9828adb/Screenshot+2024-04-10+152737.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the front and the back bodices of the blouse together at two sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa06d021-9881-4853-8147-471c083dbaff/Screenshot+2024-04-10+153026.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] To finish the end of the bodice, start by drawing a line at 6 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f23d7270-d811-42c7-a407-a52cc793592f/Screenshot+2024-04-10+153133.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm and keep folding it again to the line you just drew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d5a420a-0164-4891-82d0-32a79e1e10ad/Screenshot+2024-04-10+153110.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew along this line to finish the ending line of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6801b432-ae1d-4c4c-9f63-0aed0d01ddb7/Screenshot+2024-04-12+143817.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a rectangle with a width of 60 cm, which is the width of the sleeve that you want, and a length of 55 cm, which is the length from your shoulder to your wrist. This will also be the length of the sleeve you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4bb6d4b-d402-4ad8-9b40-00e4d3e95408/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144013.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the rectangle in half along the width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3be13f66-95cb-4a98-849b-2589020c034a/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144038.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, use the leftover fabric of the sleeve from the front bodice to copy the curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f897dd0-0499-4788-b046-80a42d317bbb/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144102.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, sew the two under armpit lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86d6e70c-3ee2-4baa-8721-6d8b00c9be64/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144121.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ee0552a-1862-4d07-9042-cd3b5f868bdf/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144157.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be 24 cm, which is the width at the end of the sleeve that you want. Make sure it’s bigger than your wrist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e4935c8-dbf6-4ada-9200-9d3ff26ac6be/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144231.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a rectangle with a width of 4 cm, which is four times the width of the hem at the end of the sleeve that you want, and a length of 28 cm, which is 2 cm longer than the width of the gathering fabric you just finished at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cded8dd-2aca-452a-a329-371a7996edfc/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144353.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the two width lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/968da911-3a86-45d8-981d-7f6acf0c3be9/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144421.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect one side of the circle fabric to the gathering fabric at the end of the sleeve and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c8f05ee-39ea-418f-9df5-5f5aceb36cca/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144626.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac333eae-6ce4-4a8d-82f9-839e39b4131f/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144823.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the two sleeves to the main bodice at the sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19206cae-9a22-4724-9ca7-4db3c193cfb3/Screenshot+2024-04-12+144942.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, make a loose seam at the neck of the blouse first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42017116-1140-4a2b-bfc0-0d85cacc6cf9/Screenshot+2024-04-12+145022.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric should be bigger than the width of your head so you can wear the blouse over your head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13266a4f-d163-4ccb-97ba-1c6d82bbc282/Screenshot+2024-04-12+145041.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The width between the two sleeve lines at the front and the back of the blouse should be the same as the width between the two inside shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2bf9c22a-fdd9-460b-992e-58ce392c2a58/Screenshot+2024-04-12+145325.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a long fabric line with a width of 4 cm, which is four times the width of the hem that you want in the neck of the blouse, and around 120 cm in length, which is longer than the width of the gathering fabric so you can have extra fabric to create a tie for the blouse later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc00e2ee-4bc4-427b-8bfd-ce92c3b8bde3/Screenshot+2024-04-12+145401.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the middle of the fabric line to the middle of the neckline at the back first, then connect the rest together later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e2300f5-4926-45ee-9d78-191f1be9ad8f/Screenshot+2024-04-12+145504.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, fold the other side of the fabric line inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f4a10ac-2118-4fcd-9e95-afac823503e1/DIY+CUTE+SUMMER+BLOUSES+%28Beginner+friendly+sewing+projects%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Cute summer blouse - Gathered Neck Blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/580a0935-9b89-4ff4-bf15-3a0c9814d3ac/DIY+CUTE+SUMMER+BLOUSES+%28Beginner+friendly+sewing+projects%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06010b4a-03a8-4f79-8463-7aabbdd142ca/Screenshot+2024-04-12+151931.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, cut along the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73dbf3a1-583e-4f28-a455-d9e20529da9d/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152034.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, connect the front and the back of the bodice together at two sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0a1247b-9086-449d-943a-132c67db6640/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152101.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] To finish the end of the blouse, fold the end fabric inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it again and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af5fb152-9508-4d43-92fb-9fdbf1aa258f/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152257.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a rectangle with a width of 60 cm, which is the width of the sleeve that you want, and a length of 40 cm, which is the length from your shoulder to your elbow plus 8 cm for the folding of the neck and the end of the sleeve later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83ea06a5-2ed6-4056-82fb-fcd70f5a9bb2/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152619.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the rectangle in half along the width line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b017ec34-eace-40a9-bafd-660739729525/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152640.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From one end of the length line, mark up 10 cm on the width line. This should be the same as the bodice you made before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61dac433-80b2-4431-8ba2-7a4b042b0428/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152700.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Also, make another mark at 24 cm on the length line, then connect the two marks together by a curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0d3b371-c455-48f6-a05e-d269b4a1bf6a/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152715.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure this curved line will be the same as the curved line you made at the bodice before so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28cc29a1-c9c1-4a24-abad-99a04e11524d/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152824.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, connect the two under armpit lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ea60ffa-3094-44ae-964c-8dce4c9753e2/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152910.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the end of the sleeve, draw a line 8 cm above it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4523f1aa-f2ff-4763-b180-a0068ef52c0d/Screenshot+2024-04-12+152955.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, fold the end fabric inside around a half centimeter first, then keep folding it to the line you just drew before and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bff3c7c7-0a6b-4af4-bc2a-9e1ef389205f/Screenshot+2024-04-12+153015.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Keep a small un-sewn space there for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20e00761-1447-4144-81af-e34a1672debe/Screenshot+2024-04-12+153410.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, draw a line one and a half centimeters from the first seam and make the second seam to create a fabric hole at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/223b66be-9518-4b43-8957-59b53b0d68e7/Screenshot+2024-04-12+153521.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the width of the fabric hole will be bigger than the width of the elastic band you will use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5828785a-95da-4468-ac42-64fbef1f49cb/Screenshot+2024-04-12+153753.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut an elastic band with a width of 1 cm and a length of 30 cm, which is the length of your arm plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05b119e5-d4d4-4e7f-90a2-17b549024a75/Screenshot+2024-04-12+153908.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Use a small hair clip to put the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb7e5f34-a258-4549-9311-f74b3ece3169/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154006.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect the two ends of the elastic band together after that and close the un-sewn space you kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40b9c1f0-59ac-4424-8a71-6cb0018351e3/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154210.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the two sleeves of the main bodice to the blouse at the curved lines and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9131d320-a157-48d0-a922-fa5b750aa7a0/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154226.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the top of the blouse, create a fabric hole similar to the way you did at the end of the sleeve. Draw a line 8 cm under the top line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fee3e611-c9f8-4efb-a06f-fd4d5e9a4a24/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154411.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, fold the end fabric inside around a half centimeter and keep folding it again to the line you just drew before and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b8ddc62-1e03-4396-80b3-1a0e799edc42/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154431.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure to keep a small un-sewn space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9a2bd20-f98c-4389-88e2-e58b95302f94/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154538.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, draw another line one and a half centimeters from the first seam, then sew to create a fabric hole there. Make sure the width of the fabric hole will be bigger than the width of the elastic band you will use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51330bf5-a29e-4710-a319-8a8427415ced/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154722.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut an elastic band with a width of 1 cm and a length of 60 cm, which is the length of the neck of the blouse that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8e09806-c08f-483f-953f-685a8ad97480/Screenshot+2024-04-12+154630.png Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After putting the elastic band through the fabric hole, sew the two ends of it together and close the un-sewn space you kept before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712908790012-86FJ8UKEFB0K98IUGK88/289168738_368051965317961_5642023471984607915_n.jpg Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712908789115-HY2C0PQY82TCS8GC2H3M/289893389_439244941035327_7282857837683457538_n.jpg Blog - DIY CUTE SUMMER BLOUSES (Beginner friendly sewing projects) | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-jumpsuit-ruffle-shoulder-strap-wide-leg-pants-side-pockets-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/855112e7-6959-4f0f-a43d-021800c45b80/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Jumpsuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2c47c42-51de-41e6-8c3b-2dae1310868b/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39a4e6f2-1ca2-45c4-9b97-48e0aa1b1d85/2024-04-15+00_22_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial 3m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d0c242c-fe08-4fb7-bdd5-78b693c1d7e0/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20634105-3991-490a-86ab-2055c65a32ce/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5582d94d-d853-421e-89c5-1c8a2b37b2a5/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26455215-361b-4499-85d4-43757b996e53/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front pants pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c182544-6097-4939-add9-672e58aab832/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d221a944-05fa-492e-9ec4-61de786eb9b6/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bff9034-c737-41a2-9908-b1493efbd815/8.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back pants pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/117ed795-fdee-4823-9bd0-0b593dfd1e7e/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/befdd4d7-5025-4773-a317-5eddc953faf4/DIY+JUMPSUIT+%28Ruffle+shoulder+strap%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pockets%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The main bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8d745c1-007c-49a5-8216-770b07b8a4ac/2024-04-14+16_08_18-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the patterns to the fabric to draw and cut out the pieces for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7b3e402-3ecd-42e4-a9e8-170b688d3780/2024-04-14+16_10_30-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial You will need 2 pieces of the front and 2 pieces of the back pants, 4 pieces of the pockets, 2 pieces of the main bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c43d4b32-54f7-4bce-9e43-042f12bfe4d1/2024-04-14+16_11_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew two pieces of the front pants together along the crotch line. Do the same with the back pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce75740c-804e-4c5a-a846-0d8464ae5405/2024-04-14+16_11_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial On the 2 sidelines of the front pants, mark down 9 cm from the waist. These marks are where the pockets will be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1557b911-8e3a-4ba6-b481-89513c129200/2024-04-14+16_11_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach 2 pocket pieces to the sidelines at the marks with pins. Sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4cc13664-6850-474d-aba7-af564042bcd6/2024-04-14+16_21_44-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Repeat the steps to add the pockets to the back pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaef6575-4935-4545-a3f7-47833be1a504/2024-04-14+16_36_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the front to the back pants with pins so that the pockets are in the middle. Sew them together at the sidelines and the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cc1d1b3-f635-40b4-b031-e84cf0c7c295/2024-04-14+16_36_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew the inside sidelines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/538c9420-7cd4-4351-afbb-21fd2db61c9e/2024-04-14+16_57_54-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial From one end of the pocket, mark down 15 cm. This is the opening of the pocket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33ea068a-90ba-4167-b4ea-dfe84bf67100/2024-04-14+16_58_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew from that mark to the other end to finish the pocket mouth. Do the same for both pockets of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4826d11c-d39b-40bd-8bd1-6ded7fa2ce86/2024-04-14+16_59_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark at 6 cm above the end of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e634bce-4f7f-4b25-9007-8357bca896b7/2024-04-14+17_02_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the end lines of the pants to that mark and make a seam there to finish the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9d9f01c-c388-4e03-89fa-67b6b35fe0dc/2024-04-14+17_12_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut 2 rectangles with 100 cm length and 10 cm width to make the shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9b595fc-3de8-4b35-938f-f86888c3a171/2024-04-14+17_15_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the 2 rectangles to one bodice piece with pins along their width lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77b8cdc8-6f37-4772-ac51-8e5560ab0da4/2024-04-14+18_34_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Mark at the middle of the rectangle’s width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b0a61dc-e6c8-4e31-bdf4-7f4951e94a11/2024-04-14+18_57_39-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew from that mark to length line. Do similarly with the other rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4910982-892f-44f5-9bd2-b3b4152298c8/2024-04-14+18_35_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut 2 rectangles with 8 cm width and 80 cm length to make the ruffle parts of the shoulder straps. The length line is 1.5 times the length of the ruffle that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79c4aa70-b1ae-425e-ae63-95a87649b718/2024-04-14+18_36_09-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half on the length line then draw a curved line at two ends for cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/665752b8-71d2-4714-8379-078a60696529/2024-04-14+18_36_33-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the curved end inside 2 times and sew to finish the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/827e1d36-2059-4718-952c-3a748a8eac3a/2024-04-14+18_37_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Making a loose seam along the other length line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/850c4f0f-b9e2-4f16-be73-f9ff9ba03530/2024-04-14+18_37_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a gathering fabric on the curved line to create the ruffle side for the strap. You will need 2 pieces of the ruffle parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09cbc7b5-8d69-4ff6-9b1a-47aba529c43d/2024-04-14+18_38_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the ruffle part starting from the bodice to the strap along their length lines with pins. Sew them together. Do the same for both shoulder straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c135373-4401-42a7-a86c-c61e5d3d9ab8/2024-04-14+18_42_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold one edge of the shoulder strap onto another and secure them with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55756068-c28d-4d87-9bb4-03c9e50084c6/2024-04-14+18_43_14-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew along the existing seam to make the strap look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29d95344-d174-411f-bf12-88c0a036922c/2024-04-14+18_47_09-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, turn the strap inside out using a stick to hide the seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8764518-485e-47b0-9081-59cff978823d/2024-04-14+18_50_46-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Position the remaining bodice pieces over the previous one while the ruffle part is in the middle. Sew them together along the 2 length lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05274bd4-c010-4374-99d7-0848d4b8d41f/2024-04-14+18_51_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the end lines of the bodice pieces, where the straps start, together except for the strap areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0fc84e4-7616-407b-bc94-3d4ec0bc4fad/2024-04-14+18_52_15-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn the bodice right side out and stitch the open areas to finish the edge of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c599a3b5-4e67-489c-83e9-915bec9fa313/2024-04-14+18_52_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut out a rectangle 14 cm length and 4 cm width to make the belt loops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f13ac6e3-6c34-4184-8d13-06534e8c4a2d/2024-04-14+18_52_55-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold 2 length lines inside and over each other before securing them with pins. Make a seam along the folded edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14803d64-8b43-41b4-ae6d-3838e71c60cf/2024-04-14+18_53_40-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut it into 2 pieces after sewing. Each piece is 14 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e005466e-9e14-446d-8e89-4844a4225fa7/2024-04-14+18_54_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut another rectangle with 6 cm width and 96 cm length which is your hip side plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdd2c90e-357c-4827-9b2d-83e33c528533/2024-04-14+19_35_40-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect 2 width lines of the rectangle and sew to create a 94 cm wide circle fabric. It’s the same with the width of the waist of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16c3a14c-c96d-4b26-9d83-086d249054e1/2024-04-14+23_50_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the main bodice to the middle of the front pants with pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0d5adaa-6048-4617-ad80-8e9313cb86d5/2024-04-14+23_52_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, attach the circle fabric so that the top of the jump suit is in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb203179-d0ec-4631-b8b2-764a6bb8cec6/2024-04-14+23_53_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Position the one end of the belt loops on 2 waist sides between the circle fabric and the bottom of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21532bca-872a-4b67-a638-8d4004af38c9/2024-04-14+23_53_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the pieces together. Add another seam over the previous seam to secure the waist band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c4face1-e135-4039-b3ca-6776b8c03996/2024-04-14+23_55_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a rubber band and mark its width on the waist of the jumpsuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec0ef5af-55ad-48b2-801a-26a93624a052/2024-04-14+23_56_04-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew along that mark but leave an opening to insert the rubber band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f83d1ce-2e18-4847-be8f-d2cbc4be706e/2024-04-14+23_56_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Stitch 2 end of the rubber band together. Then close the unsewn space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10953261-adaf-474f-8ea5-b68eb396964a/2024-04-15+00_15_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew the other end of the belt loops to the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7df3f235-9442-4b18-a393-d5a3d7110589/2024-04-14+23_57_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make two seams at two sides of the front waist, right under the main bodice, to make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712312258519-34UG08DM48CEU4YAVK38/182527734_214132226875488_6205383327982464325_n.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712312258340-45F60JIGZLK0AN2H3WBW/182712756_274148964420152_7237524838191022296_n.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712312324196-NHNJ2V8PKP6FAJAUU1Z0/208659479_4039236556183321_2212873474281480142_n.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712312323664-VY8CU3WSE70UUQ88719K/208279420_187325373322759_8221901533596627608_n.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712312322082-Z04W6RTCANJSA8QSB1M2/194330175_1208251682968153_6761509616199566638_n.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712312321848-S0CSHNT1QQNQGV6DHW3A/194438250_983168942427346_8580494313955938048_n.jpg Blog - DIY JUMPSUIT (Ruffle shoulder strap, wide leg pants, side pockets) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-pajamas-set-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial-step-by-step-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4795fc8b-d490-4369-947d-dee63709c207/DIY+Pajamas+set+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial+step+by+step Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] DIY Pajamas set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e75267f9-e26b-446c-b8db-cd88d9928695/Screenshot+2024-04-04+141942.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] 2m of linen bamboo fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43a63e72-01d2-4384-bc55-ec575e58e654/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The shorts pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac462e63-937f-4219-ace3-e175be344b7c/Screenshot+2024-04-04+142033.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After cutting, connect two pieces of the shorts together at the cross line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0562bdaf-b709-446a-9bde-c279cdbb694e/Screenshot+2024-04-04+142121.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, connecting two inside lane lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c42ef74-8747-48a5-9793-f632746d09d5/Screenshot+2024-04-04+142354.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] At the end of the shorts, draw two lines with one and a half centimeters and 5 centimeters from the end of the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c6d0a57-f306-427c-b756-64927f381bbe/Screenshot+2024-04-04+142723.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After that, fold the ending line to the first line first then keep folding it to the second line then sew to finish the end of the shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89ca67d7-9743-4fc6-85a1-b40a06a78cf2/Screenshot+2024-04-04+142928.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Moving to the waistline of the shorts, use the elastic band with two and a half centimeter width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ca708e8-a376-421a-96c2-51e8fdc8599c/Screenshot+2024-04-04+142859.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Measure and mark the width of the fabric you need to fold in to create a fabric hole for the waistband first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a52a04d-2281-40b7-bfa9-df8741a6849a/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143052.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, drawing a line based on that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fba7b93-9809-4fd9-af42-49095e6dbbe2/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143209.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After that, fold the end of the waistline into the line you just drew then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3256025-7d9b-4bca-a314-35a7f0f6ebf1/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143219.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Remember to keep a small un-sew space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97131ec0-5fb2-425e-8844-110d516cd92c/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143321.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Cut a 64 cm elastic band which is your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1159caa-0db1-42e4-ba12-10cf75a0570d/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143404.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After connecting two ends of the elastic band together, close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9de3dd33-88c2-4c78-987f-4167b7e361e6/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143536.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] And you’ve finished the shorts of the pajama set! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4405d5c1-5850-4870-b452-f93d89f9aab6/3.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/969df41a-49ec-49e8-a768-f2cbffe63e5b/Screenshot+2024-04-04+143926.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Here’s the top after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56191771-d9fc-47d4-a183-bf3a48c45745/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144025.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Keep one piece for the back of the top and keep working on the other piece to finish the front of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d81184d3-4117-4a7a-9e81-7b856e5cf7e2/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144141.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Move the shoulder of the top 2 cm lower than the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6c75c44-1f51-4155-ae63-9a5b60a62d18/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144132.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] At the middle of the neck, mark down 5 cm (which is the width of the front neck that you want). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/140b5eda-219d-426c-9040-1953814ea681/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144231.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, connect it to two ends of the neckline by a curved line to finish the new neckline for the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4963ca5c-69d1-4e08-961f-5d7ddf47d216/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144347.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Now, connect two pieces of the top together at the shoulder on two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/944429a7-2604-437b-b3d2-0e0d6a66635b/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144446.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After sewing, measure the width of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6380029a-f4b6-42dc-b4eb-dd0a3ac1474a/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144614.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, cut a rectangle with the length is 2 cm longer than the width of the sleeve and 8 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb0c1da9-3a3a-475a-994e-e0062455fc4f/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144728.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Connect two width lines together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e7f9aac-4068-4a2e-a95f-1a7ede514667/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144802.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Then connect one lane line of the circle fabric to the sleeve and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91c3b38e-f809-4caf-8514-2290bae1c670/Screenshot+2024-04-04+144938.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After that, fold the other lane line of the circle fabric inside 1 cm first then keep folding it over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01f25df9-738c-4504-aee4-cc10c3155bb5/Screenshot+2024-04-04+145004.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Use the same technique to finish the neck of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/146731d8-56a5-4d1b-a52e-75247e994240/Screenshot+2024-04-04+145154.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] However, the width of the rectangle you cut is 3 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d06fa169-23d7-432a-95cf-557d234d921e/Screenshot+2024-04-04+145749.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] After the first seam, make a few small cuts at the curve of the neck first. This will make the neck look nicer when you fold the fabric in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2b025ed-ae8f-46b8-85a3-7747a2417593/Screenshot+2024-04-04+174608.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] To finish the end of the top, draw two lines with one and a half centimeters and 5 centimeters from the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e9dc3b6-6d09-433e-8f9f-f4ff10e535f0/Screenshot+2024-04-04+174711.png Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] Fold the ending light to the first line first then keep folding it to the second line and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd2f22ae-0517-433f-a211-bf6ac32b9dcd/DIY+Pajamas+set+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial+step+by+step Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Pajamas set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712227911960-SU24EJI1V9HD4ITZXCKM/Screenshot%2B2024-04-04%2B174815.jpg Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1712227895139-3ERR82RDXBSSP873XHUO/Screenshot%2B2024-04-04%2B174759.jpg Blog - DIY Pajamas set | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial step by step [+Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puffy-sleeve-blouse-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial-in-step-by-step-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec2dcf1-3b8d-4fa5-8ce6-72ed3987b2b5/DIY+PUFFY+SLEEVE+BLOUSE+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial+in+step+by+step Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] DIY Puffy Sleeve Blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29998933-caaf-4c84-900b-a599068070df/DIY+PUFFY+SLEEVE+BLOUSE+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial+in+step+by+step Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef3680bf-c31e-474d-a93d-5185eb8d9741/Screenshot+2024-03-24+030356.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] 2m of cotton fabric (The width of the fabric is 130cm) Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a9dd7c6-dc4c-43ed-a433-1e2934770438/Pattern.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7780cfd-7583-414b-a10a-461734f1788b/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The main bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f55fc667-1fce-4848-b143-f897d210b1a1/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004210.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Connect two pieces of the front bodice together by the lane line first before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a96d399-b4d7-4e3f-a9f2-01e63b0c68b1/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004222.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Mark it 20 cm from the top of the connecting line. This will be the depth of the neck of the blouse that you want. Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9973d79-f727-4e30-8222-cc064d38d3f3/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004343.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After sewing, we will have two pieces of the front and the back bodice in the same size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/512fdb33-46dc-4c16-b9dd-fe890dba21da/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004456.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] From the middle of the top width line, mark two sides 8 cm so the width between two marks will be 16 cm, which is the width of the neck that you want minus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c820941-08ce-4222-82e9-5d782193c794/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004559.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] From the middle of the top width line, mark down 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/655e5037-2d07-4c62-b152-de9bf4e71d6a/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004644.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, connect this mark to two marks you just made before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d10c337-ce4b-4274-b0d4-c3f23a38cba4/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004731.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Based on it, draw a slightly curved line to finish the neckline of the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/694a0609-d5e5-43f3-8533-28bca0b876c8/Screenshot+2024-03-22+004916.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] From the top of the land line, mark down 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d7020a9-20a1-450c-9df3-2ba7572984c4/Screenshot+2024-03-22+005016.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, connect this mark to one end of the neckline next to it to finish the shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28d056d4-5c56-469a-8e88-83714fb4c10e/Screenshot+2024-03-22+021716.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] From the middle of the top width line, mark down 10 cm, which is the width of your neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/377c345c-0142-4ba2-a037-3373cdb3ee57/Screenshot+2024-03-23+152402.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Then connect this mark to two ends of the back neckline you drew before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f616b214-1e76-46b4-9fe9-aefebf265e11/Screenshot+2024-03-23+152450.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Based on it, draw a slightly curved line to finish the front neckline of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7e06b13-278a-47b8-8ae7-0918217c4045/Screenshot+2024-03-23+152514.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Make sure the total width from the back to the front of the neck is bigger than your head so you can wear the blouse over your head later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22eb78a7-2115-4709-bb39-666ac75c721a/Screenshot+2024-03-23+152547.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Here’s the bodice after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80e9c389-1f80-46f2-a7fd-33b9f9f2b68e/Screenshot+2024-03-23+152836.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After cutting, finish the depth of the neck at the front by folding the end fabric inside two times with a half centimeter each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce5405e1-5e59-47c1-b879-a5cf6c903d6c/Screenshot+2024-03-23+153051.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After that, connect the front and the back bodice together at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6b742996-755a-4fb2-a806-00231c981519/Screenshot+2024-03-23+153130.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] To finish the neck, cut a long fabric line with a width of three and a half centimeters and around 120 centimeters length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e88652f-3d43-44c3-a1ae-803c55675cd1/Screenshot+2024-03-23+153239.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Connect the middle of the fabric line to the middle of the back neckline first then connect the rest of them together later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08432218-f4c8-4125-95a3-a467f83cc73c/Screenshot+2024-03-23+153410.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After the first seam, fold the other side of the fabric line to the middle then keep folding it over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/666749d1-eda3-4b0c-bbad-bd5b7994dda4/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e356f39-52ac-4955-9420-5920a8538571/Pattern+%284%29.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The sleeve part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcdf7561-62e3-4e6d-9248-e94724e06c49/Screenshot+2024-03-23+162327.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After cutting, connect two under armpit lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4eaf5c60-35c4-488b-9504-8a80db5c0c9c/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171524.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Finish the end of the sleeve by folding the end fabric inside two times with around a half centimeter each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b36ab7d-29a0-46fa-aadd-2340a886c11f/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171617.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] From the end of the sleeve, draw a line 9 cm above it. It will be the position of the fabric hole that you will create there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/554733db-0832-4739-bb0a-3c48ad0ebb9a/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171650.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Cut a fabric line with a width of 4 cm and the length is 2 cm longer than the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/299d0f5e-ebb8-4dd9-ad9a-409f10a1f3b8/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171849.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Connect two width lines together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6357f88-a35b-4a1f-b95c-54344e920ea7/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171908.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After that, use the iron to create the folding at two sides of the circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fef94e1-bbbf-4218-9cc5-fc58f1250a95/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171956.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Then add the circle fabric to the line you drew before that and sew two sides of the circle fabric to the sleeve to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3378fc39-abee-4c7c-8a04-619a453e5894/Screenshot+2024-03-23+171948.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Remember to keep a small un-sewed space at one side of the circle fabric for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0958bdab-3ca0-448b-bf04-01f3fe1e2199/Screenshot+2024-03-23+172059.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Cut an elastic band with a width of 1 cm and around 24 cm length, which is 4 cm longer than your wrist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0a9b5f9-dcd4-494f-9bc5-878e682ff15f/Screenshot+2024-03-23+172136.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After connecting two ends of the elastic band together, close the un-sewed space you kept before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78071a71-d819-4904-9ce8-190611c963ef/Screenshot+2024-03-23+172302.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd1ed8ab-8c60-4c09-b0f6-10e528621141/Screenshot+2024-03-23+172334.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the sleeve line at the bodice so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2ef1ef1-9e36-41a9-a4c3-1291fbbc15ae/Screenshot+2024-03-23+172501.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] And we will finish the top part of the blouse after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56d7476c-3c6e-46d5-b30c-b5524a87137c/Pattern+%287%29.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The bottom part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9f7b565-27cd-4c82-88e2-497d292962ed/Screenshot+2024-03-24+024932.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Connect two lane lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4408c6cf-7b1e-4e16-8bdf-5ff7167f608c/Screenshot+2024-03-24+024957.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] After that, finish one side of the circle fabric, which is the end of the blouse, by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8d47822-d423-49ae-b56c-9776d8ea61e5/Screenshot+2024-03-24+025020.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] At the other side of the circle fabric, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dde0f76a-fce0-4a1a-b815-2b46b6b21350/Screenshot+2024-03-24+025037.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the end of the top part, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18d91c39-71b3-4e76-8677-b5b1f3971399/Screenshot+2024-03-24+025057.png Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] Then, connect the top part and the bottom part together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4864d6f-c0ee-4ef6-ae2a-b104b7d4bc2e/DIY+PUFFY+SLEEVE+BLOUSE+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial+in+step+by+step Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Puffy Sleeve Blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711042381164-BKWITVCI6SNTS557JEH4/286706096_826978568707225_6971880782512764447_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711042381165-HZHIBPEYHP9A5RODZRC2/286278441_534531341637208_1384143993602121512_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFFY SLEEVE BLOUSE | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial in step by step [+Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-tie-front-puff-sleeve-peplum-blouse-trying-to-make-the-ganni-top-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/665bb03c-2f50-4a4a-90ec-6688b67ea178/Cottagecore+maxi+dress.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43f2df7c-e69b-4eb4-a625-0e326d4c7df4/2024-03-24+20_44_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial 2m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d4c219a-512b-4c61-9d10-9c03edadb6f9/DIY+Tie+front+puff+sleeve+peplum+blouse+%7C+Trying+to+make+the+Ganni+Top+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3f54c71-562e-41cc-81db-4d0b7f57845a/2.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5254f05d-cd46-4b01-89fa-4f93e1e45c18/3.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae6a0942-7d45-4015-9bfd-bb80311cbd71/4.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/664e0579-daaf-47ed-9703-35c43543c4fd/5.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b104f385-0f22-4010-ae01-cd96faaae6bf/6.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55c17bd7-f36c-4a09-a03f-1bf6eb42cfaa/7.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f92bdcb4-10df-4201-a11b-f66f6e1d70a2/8.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b8431f9-1cd1-4c41-92a7-c0d9712b001b/9.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7426de8c-b22d-43ff-b7ee-0e2025e0e9f3/10.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f7e1c2c-95bc-448c-a746-9334d43c10b7/11.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac1a7f3f-e2ee-4006-9ed0-a7794572831d/12.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eceee835-13b8-42a2-8921-2650b97ea698/13.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56aa992d-57a5-479b-ab9b-5153366f2c40/14.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The ruffle hem pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74160cb4-9d17-4a98-89f3-fbf08b2ee101/2024-03-24+23_16_51-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut out two pieces for the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/334cd106-7172-4488-b7cf-0158958542e2/2024-03-24+23_18_53-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut out one piece for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22180f19-a9f7-48a7-a2aa-9b65736644d4/2024-03-24+23_20_54-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Connect the front and the back bodice pieces at the shoulder and the sidelines with pins. Sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/295efe6d-02d6-45e0-99de-79fa5e1e8e3c/2024-03-24+23_24_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut out two pieces of the front ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a23d9595-973a-4c9a-a5aa-c98bc3ef234d/2024-03-24+23_25_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut out one piece of the back ruffle hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c9f4b2a-19b4-4fdd-8875-445ff14f7897/2024-03-24+23_25_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Align the front ruffle hem and back ruffle hem pieces. Stitch them together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68ddb930-555b-4701-95e6-97ba073b2aab/2024-03-24+23_25_58-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial At the top of the ruffle hem part, create two loose seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54077b10-3cb4-4569-a7c8-8b7a7f3f83bb/2024-03-24+23_26_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Gather the fabric along the loose seams you’ve just sewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86ce2ee7-1dd5-4535-a102-86ded1f68fd4/2024-03-24+23_26_41-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Adjust the gathering until the final width matches the width at the end of the bodice part that you previously checked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0da493e8-940e-4436-b91b-9c99356adaed/2024-03-24+23_27_08-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Connect the two underarm big lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ce6d3c2-990a-4843-a98d-7012a4bd3d6c/2024-03-24+23_27_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial At the end of the sleeve, fold the fabric inside. First, fold it by 0.5 cm then fold it again by 1 cm. Sew along the folded edge to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac149aee-ec5b-4786-868c-aa6338360e45/2024-03-24+23_28_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Remember to leave a small unsewn space before the elastic band insertion point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/58e2473c-306c-424c-ac19-b445ccfbf8d6/2024-03-24+23_28_20-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with a length of 28 cm matching the circumference of your arm plus 4 cm. The width is 0.8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43a20257-2c1e-4475-a2bd-28c5672d8595/2024-03-24+23_29_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Use a small safety pin to thread the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16c85a19-de8f-4555-a58e-90f125b0fc56/2024-03-24+23_29_21-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Sew the two ends of the elastic band together and close the unsewn space that you kept earlier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac1222be-7b84-43cb-bfc8-8fd9cab7374b/2024-03-24+23_30_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Create two loose seams along the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0738723-cef1-4289-91a0-fa6918c3200c/2024-03-24+23_30_27-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Gather the fabric along the loose seams you’ve just sewn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34276f21-7289-43e9-a566-16fe4593fe44/2024-03-24+23_31_04-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Adjust the gathering until the final sleeve width matches the width at the sleeve line of the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65883965-7bb0-4095-bc85-6e60d72b8cca/2024-03-24+23_31_34-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Connect the sleeves to the bodice at the sleeve lines. Sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71e2b016-7880-4d07-982c-c62c491c9ce5/2024-03-24+23_31_58-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Attach the ruffle hem part to the bodice also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/212d2fda-384b-4357-b0ce-05c943494fe8/2024-03-24+23_32_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut two long rectangles with a width of 4 cm each. These rectangles have the same length as the front part of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c25549d8-4bfd-4adb-8d21-d8f51a2f39ad/2024-03-24+23_32_52-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Connect one side of each rectangle to the corresponding front part of the blouse using pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7034d339-3906-43d3-9ed9-d205d7b68f37/2024-03-24+23_33_33-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial At the end of the top, fold the rough fabric inside by 1 cm first then fold in the opposite direction by 3 cm. Place the binding over this folded area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b097498-7823-46b9-9fad-5ceafb42e3a2/2024-03-24+23_33_58-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial For the neck binding, cut a bias rectangle with a width of 3 cm. This rectangle should have the same length as the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/911e8254-485c-4bca-8f94-a40e9424891f/2024-03-24+23_35_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Attach one side of the bias rectangle to the neck line. At the beginning of the neck, fold the other side of the front binding outside by 1 cm, then place the bias binding over it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c39f56d-1375-48a0-a5f1-23d9975e6add/2024-03-24+23_35_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with a length of 60 cm and a width of 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3075589c-31c7-4125-9d5d-e815156240d2/2024-03-24+23_36_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Fold the rectangle in half along the length line. Sew along both sides of the folded rectangle with a 0.5 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/205af2ba-9fa3-4c73-9c6a-4d5aca6d80fc/2024-03-25+00_53_03-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Turn the tie inside out and iron it to make it look neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c43a6353-43d7-4683-9a72-3b36a7454c46/2024-03-24+23_36_21-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Repeat this process to create a total of 6 ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59a00918-db4b-4a64-b8db-4e0119b041af/2024-03-24+23_36_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Connect one end of each tie to both sides of the front part of the top. Make sure the tie is positioned in the middle between the binding and the front part of the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c7e6a70-3d82-4436-88db-918082e8221e/2024-03-24+23_36_57-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Securely sew the ties in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f59e52bc-49b7-4007-968a-32757065b52a/2024-03-24+23_37_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Fold the binding inside and sew it to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8868bc04-0b54-4a37-bd8a-45f4dac691ff/2024-03-24+23_38_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial Repeat the same process to finish the end of the ruffle part as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fcf9b07-aca2-471b-ad21-6629a893214c/DIY+Tie+front+puff+sleeve+peplum+blouse+%7C+Trying+to+make+the+Ganni+Top+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711312487832-82AF0LU74JOUAY1W3KBK/428687659_18414094099001253_8825634513142847730_n.jpg Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711312486608-ZXL8WW2X16SPVDOZBJKF/428662217_18414094117001253_1989895895497536025_n.jpg Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711312487338-DBW0APWOJOGKK8W6MXPY/428680228_18414094108001253_5244014555468723981_n.jpg Blog - DIY Tie front puff sleeve peplum blouse | Trying to make the Ganni Top | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-bias-slip-skirt-without-zipper-beginner-friendly-sewing-project-step-by-step-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a01f0a9f-666f-464b-a25d-59499fcf1b2d/DIY+Bias+slip+skirt+%28without+zipper%29+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+project+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial DIY Bias slip skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/693a813b-9cdf-41e6-9246-d8682af0f727/395758637_18390969919001253_6965368071464584782_n.jpg Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial 2m of silk fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57ca8e47-ffec-4750-af1c-b99766c262c0/2.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a08f689e-f392-4763-b891-ba4ec89eaf96/3.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74565844-5f90-40f8-909d-e145cad80762/4.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out The skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1a1d6e2-fa72-4afb-af9a-d26d987c8dd0/5.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out The pattern planning for cutting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1632caaf-744f-4065-8db2-3e096521a706/Screenshot+2024-03-30+151752.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After cutting, connect two pieces of the skirt together at two sidelines. Make sure the wrong side of the fabric is facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36614806-5d3e-4706-b027-aa59824f6a6f/Screenshot+2024-03-30+151922.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then, sew them with a half centimeter for the width of the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81a2fe29-2058-44c7-b668-48ceb1683d5d/Screenshot+2024-03-30+152142.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After sewing, turn the skirt inside out. Then, use the iron to keep the folding seam stay before making another seam at 1 cm outside the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d93653c-64c4-4636-801d-ba913f098c6e/Screenshot+2024-03-30+152356.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Iron it after sewing to make it nicer. This is the technique to make the French seams. It helps to hide the end of the fabric and make the skirt look clean inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e777c351-d0e0-4525-a422-169d588b20dc/Screenshot+2024-03-30+152426.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then, sew them with 1 cm for the width of the seam. And iron it after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27fb76c5-8a10-4112-b8c0-10bbe1082a12/Screenshot+2024-03-30+152648.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial At the waistline of the skirt, mark in the middle of the front and the back waistline to divide it into four equal parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4500efc-9598-4162-8572-c451528f3e46/Screenshot+2024-03-30+152903.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After that, measure and cut the elastic band with 1.5 cm width and 66 cm length, which is your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/beeca20e-4883-403e-bb70-4e43cdf36c90/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153137.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Connect two ends of the elastic band together by using the zigzag stitching first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae8d7c41-5260-4010-8960-0eaae86a723a/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153216.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After that, make four marks on the elastic band to divide it into four equal parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8486c40e-3cf8-4c4c-b825-06b630c99751/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153335.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then connect these four marks on the elastic band to four marks on the waistline of the skirt. Make sure the elastic band will be outside of the right side of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d518701d-0463-4553-8c44-5f98d32740ef/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153443.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then sew to connect the elastic band to the waistline of the skirt. Make sure when sewing you pull the elastic band to make it longer and in the same side with the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d65370f-238c-47ac-ae68-09d2c64c92ae/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153651.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After sewing, fold the elastic band inside two then sew it to the top sideline to keep the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae75a8db-6120-455b-bc06-2f76d481aaa9/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153757.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial At the end of the skirt, fold the end fabric inside a half centimeter first then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cce1e6f-4963-4f98-a42b-ebf6667fd64b/Screenshot+2024-03-30+153929.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial After that, use the iron to make the folding nicer before cutting the leftover fabric a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05dce082-aa76-41ef-8f3e-d2a28a9af6bc/Screenshot+2024-03-30+154027.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Then fold the end of the skirt inside one more time with a half cm and sew to finish the ending line of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e730d39d-7f37-4255-ae20-1e70e169dc75/Screenshot+2024-03-30+154051.png Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial Don’t forget to iron the ending line after sewing to make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75d87e2d-4009-4ec1-a5a8-453a1215a6e8/DIY+Bias+slip+skirt+%28without+zipper%29+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+project+%7C+Step+by+step+tutorial Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Bias slip skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711788296522-J08IIG63XNKIZ6ISFA6Y/395758637_18390969919001253_6965368071464584782_n.jpg Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711788295176-ALZ9A9HORYUZ0X9J4HDE/395754490_18390969934001253_6118706533124449782_n.jpg Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1711788295756-ZG62JLQV35PGSTVOJ24K/395826157_18390969937001253_4070708361736809705_n.jpg Blog - DIY Bias slip skirt (without zipper) | Beginner friendly sewing project | Step by step tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-tiered-maxi-dress-super-easy-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b071864-0294-48c2-9462-7109c6c3bcb1/DIY+Tiered+maxi+dress+%7C+Super+easy+%26+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] DIY Tiered maxi dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e286aee-24b7-4898-88c2-b1dbbb1321c0/278625759_1164897497608789_5378360002355544297_n.jpg Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9ad9aae-32c8-46ee-bca4-52ee0171014b/Screenshot+2024-03-17+165341.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] 3m of soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8d22137-284e-440e-b73f-078c42566aef/Pattern+%284%29.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf787ef1-a2b5-4e28-8cd6-18181f372339/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The main bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3daf8746-e4a3-4b9e-8310-7a0fad8aa705/Screenshot+2024-03-17+165450.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Connect them together at two side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1dba128-4160-4d51-a7ab-8ad5f4c02c1d/Screenshot+2024-03-17+165717.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then, make one more piece like that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de8be247-7fc1-4e7a-9141-f52b9d0287f5/Pattern+%285%29.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The shoulder strap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f76f2ee-a15b-498a-9b9a-24406a1a70f7/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212130.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Fold two landlines of the rectangle together and sew it with one width line in the landline first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e5255c1-ac57-4757-8c6f-1835551fd9d1/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212214.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After that, use a long stick to turn the shoulder strap right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c37d063b-6cce-49c0-a9a4-c528cd70cc3d/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212230.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then, iron it to keep the seam there and make the strap nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52230f45-7fe4-4266-8ab9-33b5108392cf/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212253.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] You will need to make four straps for this dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49ed9653-d9b2-4ed4-82e0-bb861066d0c1/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212359.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Now, attach the shoulder strap to one end of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ddca74a-4ec5-4ccc-acb2-1ce94606fba1/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212334.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Make sure you keep 1 cm between the end of the neckline and the strap for sewing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/beb045af-ba64-4e4f-9f86-f7512a9ea1b7/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212447.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Do the same for the other side and for the back of the main bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c565ed5-a667-46f1-aaa4-a292cc0576bc/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212526.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After that, sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64f08644-8947-48ef-a06b-a01bc1a553ee/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212621.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After turning the main bodice to hide the seam inside, iron it to keep two pieces of the main bodice from moving and make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7171a0d-1525-429a-9f46-9004dc003d45/Screenshot+2024-03-17+212701.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then, connect two ending lines of two pieces together by overlocking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7845d021-e59a-4da5-a3fe-74c72928bbb6/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The skirt part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7dc99b13-5f21-4d04-ae48-82f3182983a0/6.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The first tier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a72daec-df64-4761-b22a-3280b3f5b737/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002312.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Connect two length lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc8f3d07-66e5-46fb-ba0f-792e0ebc3eea/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002448.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After that, make a loose seam at one width line to create a gather fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2a7dace-cdc0-4fcf-99a4-055eb7638977/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002510.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gather fabric will be your bust size plus 4 cm. It’s also the width of the top part so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6626107-09bd-49ab-89e2-d8f2fe8d6848/7.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The second tier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34aa3900-fa69-457e-9247-0bca1335acb2/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002531.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Connect two lane lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ed40bb5-2ffe-4d7e-a3e3-1166c14fef9d/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002602.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then make a loose seam at one width line to create a gather fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12e7031c-9854-4cc9-8727-8acc7992d5bc/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002623.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gather fabric will be one and a half times your bust size, which is the same width as the first tier, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8c9efdc-203a-4877-b205-ccbfc1e62291/8.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The third tier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82669e47-5cc5-4166-99a9-03d95833ad38/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002657.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Connect two lane lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eea00a6b-ac5f-456a-b2a0-7bc7f21cd1f1/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002722.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After that, finish one side of the circle fabric by folding the end fabric inside two times with around a half centimeter each time, then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ed6bc0c-22d7-40f0-83b5-dc96ef5ae16d/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002739.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] On the other side, make a loose seam first, then create a gather fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0013b8e0-0ae1-4d4d-ab70-b5f9a8daebde/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002756.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gather fabric will be 2.25 times your bust size, which is the same width as the second tier, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0de6b26-88a8-493a-b653-fd844f33f357/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002819.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] And here are three tiers of the skirt. Connect the third tier to the second tier and the second tier to the first tier to finish the skirt part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97a4df94-bfee-44dc-9156-e51e95d58d23/Screenshot+2024-03-18+002856.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The last step is connecting the top part and the skirt part together to finish the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40b1c2e4-1e36-4e68-b9b1-60cb677b412c/DIY+Tiered+maxi+dress+%7C+Super+easy+%26+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Tiered maxi dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1710697178580-TUFIM5V6TE1NF1ZOB295/Screenshot+2024-03-18+003857.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1710697182255-BGW782ZMX16K2VYI8C2X/Screenshot+2024-03-18+003903.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1710697188665-VKRRC4VFRFQF9RHZ0CHI/Screenshot+2024-03-18+003918.png Blog - DIY Tiered maxi dress | Super easy & Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-sleeve-tiered-baby-doll-dress-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a4767ab-58a2-4f14-818f-178316ae4981/DIY+Ruffle+sleeve+tiered+baby+doll+dress+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0492bd16-8876-46ed-bf59-afe71203491f/Screenshot+2024-03-12+013412.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial 2.5m of soft cotton fabric (The width of the fabric is 130cm) Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6901f2e9-5dc1-4475-8206-5b2664d605b0/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de322a04-2a15-4068-9df7-0833a2c452b7/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The top part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c77fbd1c-5127-404f-b4ce-0f02dcf853ed/Screenshot+2024-03-12+013554.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Here’s the top part after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3ceac4d-93d7-4662-a231-047ac4207d05/Screenshot+2024-03-12+013648.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect two pieces of the top part together at the shoulder and two side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fea9608d-ee8c-41a4-baf7-7a265e1b9683/Screenshot+2024-03-12+013800.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After sewing, measure the width of the neck to cut a long fabric line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23a66897-3332-4797-b946-6cf5f91c64c1/Screenshot+2024-03-12+014047.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The width of the fabric line will be 2 cm and the length will be 2 cm longer than the width of the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37162851-0643-483f-835d-9ff495c61747/Screenshot+2024-03-12+014124.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect two width lines of the rectangle together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/891cd620-c12a-4ac1-a2a2-2d3d9d1a4c5c/Screenshot+2024-03-12+014349.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then connect one side of the circle fabric to the neck and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/165afc6d-755f-4e07-9a5f-e10b1439f5e3/Screenshot+2024-03-12+014426.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After that, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside two times to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c321c40-8fc6-45e2-8bd7-161e796814c5/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The width of the ruffle part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64fcbb7a-b763-4427-9d1c-a797d8dfda2c/Screenshot+2024-03-13+164237.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After cutting, sew the rest of the width line together to create a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5625008f-82ac-40f0-917e-0ad1d784bcef/Screenshot+2024-03-13+164311.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Finish the curved line of the ruffle part by folding the end fabric inside two times with a half centimeter each time, then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e862e720-85cc-4968-8b82-f2ffe4571499/Screenshot+2024-03-13+170105.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial At the other side of the circle fabric, make a loose seam first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ac034e8-7a45-4606-9749-1d0b242d346a/Screenshot+2024-03-13+170124.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final length of the gathering fabric will be 40 cm, which is the same as the sleeve line, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11d01e67-51ae-4cf3-9dcc-692b888bbeb0/Screenshot+2024-03-13+170159.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial You will need to make two ruffle pieces like this for two sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a057c4d3-f8b5-47bb-bdd7-3bcccc8b9381/Screenshot+2024-03-13+170246.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial And we will finish the top part of the dress after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34ef5137-091a-447c-a084-a432f1ac0471/5.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The skirt part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13810ee0-40f6-4cf8-bc08-6cdf43224c1e/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The first tier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82e16adb-9640-4462-83af-7ef99dc64962/Screenshot+2024-03-13+172108.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect two length lines of the third tier together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04ec5304-81e9-40e1-847a-2d2ddb2a0b5d/Screenshot+2024-03-13+172215.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After that, make a loose seam at one side of the circle fabric to create the gathering look there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ce04407-eef0-47a2-a351-ee0fe2124f6d/Screenshot+2024-03-13+172235.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be 84 cm, which is the same as the width of the top part, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f83f25b5-1646-4b68-9d2a-70dc94224c94/6.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dccb909e-c75e-4728-9231-79338a909853/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174024.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect two lane lines of the second tier together to create a circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec5e28f-e97e-4f17-ab9a-56a77907ef90/Screenshot+2024-03-13+173945.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After that, make a loose seam at one side of the circle fabric to create the gathering look there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50aadc45-6f71-400e-b590-5d0acfc94c32/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174215.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be 126 cm, which is the same as the width of the first tier, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e07bb6af-061f-4689-bec5-5ff3013671aa/7.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The third tier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ce430b8-8fb1-4692-b805-a9e71443fe31/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174254.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect two length lines of the third tier together to create the circle fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a12c97d-1acf-41e9-bd59-33d1f0dc0656/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174411.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After that, finish one side of the circle fabric by folding the end fabric inside two times with a half centimeter each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/974566d4-01fc-430d-9a0e-1f7abe166c78/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174535.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial At the other side of the circle fabric, make a loose seam first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fa799db-35d9-4bca-b258-991c55b11545/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174511.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be 189 cm, which is the same as the width of the second tier, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5f1b440-bbe7-4d36-aec7-2cee12609668/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174628.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial And here are your three tiers of the skirt after all. Connect the third tier to the second tier and the second tier to the first tier to finish the skirt part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46ceafb7-58f6-403a-8651-c13019fbfdb6/Screenshot+2024-03-13+174715.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The last step is connecting the top part and the skirt part together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3663ac7f-ce48-4641-9ac6-7a7af7b90a51/DIY+Ruffle+sleeve+tiered+baby+doll+dress+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1710327021253-FEGLN73AL9EQ5DS6PB96/DIY+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1710327034426-QTI03PTEYT1AEAVQ2T3A/DIY+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Ruffle sleeve tiered baby doll dress | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-sleepwear-sleeveless-dress-with-ruffle-hem-supper-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90f67ec6-3cf2-4796-a1cd-9a8b5ea3c567/DIY+SLEEPWEAR+%7C+Sleeveless+dress+with+ruffle+hem+-+Supper+beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] DIY Sleepwear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29bbcfdd-e3b0-417e-afa2-62943633d98f/Screenshot+2024-03-08+013905.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] 1.5m of muslin fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9febe0b-0560-46ea-b456-0c1a4cb87361/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The body of the dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ff7c033-cb19-4426-b76a-489ced0369bc/Screenshot+2024-03-08+013943.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After cutting, connect the two pieces of the body of the dress at two sides using pins, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/175a85cc-8068-438e-8b50-9c13df030c31/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014019.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] At the top of the dress, make a loose seam for the front and the back first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/040a9a17-63d0-4c41-b8c4-ede29b6f5cce/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014040.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then, create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fd9a18d-8600-4a91-b7e7-6897ab622320/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014057.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be 24 cm, which is the width between 2 inside shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea891e35-bc81-409a-81e2-8212da0b27d6/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014129.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] This is also the position for two shoulder straps of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6552ed2-fe5a-468d-b070-6f5c8b429f7f/Pattern+%281%29.jpg Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The hem at the top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/619b81e3-e706-4a5f-856c-37b461f6b4d3/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014833.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Connect the rectangle to the gathering fabric line at one length line first, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c264c5a1-bec2-4e3e-a85b-9c1a8bbdaae4/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014859.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After that, fold the other length line of the rectangle inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93279c40-f4bd-4b0c-9f9b-e5f9c91faff5/Screenshot+2024-03-08+014933.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Do the same for the front and the back of the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee6619d6-b579-4b4e-99b9-2cba555e08eb/Pattern+%281%29.jpg Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The shoulder strap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b28a6bfd-0d61-4292-be92-05dd80e28b29/Screenshot+2024-03-08+025632.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Connect the two width lines of the rectangle together to create a circular fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec727be9-252b-423c-a5ae-be949fa04b10/Screenshot+2024-03-08+025752.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then, connect one length line of the circular fabric to the sleeve line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bb7500d-b5bd-4356-87e8-3b6abfcdbfd7/Screenshot+2024-03-08+030220.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After that, fold the other length line of the circular fabric inside around one centimeter first, then keep folding it over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f32cb732-40f9-4812-a3f5-59813cb9f063/Pattern+%281%29.jpg Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The ruffle hem of the dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b346a3f-58d1-4442-890c-50deea137ee8/Screenshot+2024-03-08+030559.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Cut two rectangles like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/225aeff0-4453-4ab4-a68e-4cd394ae68db/Screenshot+2024-03-08+030616.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] Then, connect them together at the land lines to create a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7875b90-e245-4eab-9016-8df77fc8075f/Screenshot+2024-03-08+030746.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] After sewing, fold one width line of the circular fabric inside one centimeter first, then keep folding it again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a9e08f61-f82d-428e-99ea-dd7e97ee5a8e/Screenshot+2024-03-08+032934.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] And, sew to finish the end of the ruffle, which is the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e787444-2e4c-4d77-882c-fa97e1a3ed39/Screenshot+2024-03-08+032947.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] At the other width line, make a loose seam first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0fe1c3fc-2f81-49ba-b05c-c32249475a5d/Screenshot+2024-03-08+033041.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be 140 cm, which is the same width as the ends of the dress and the body part, so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a617747f-955d-46b3-ad4d-72e9606dc19f/Screenshot+2024-03-08+033104.png Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] The last step is connecting the ruffle to the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b2bc984-620f-43ea-8186-dafea6c35ab4/DIY+SLEEPWEAR+%7C+Sleeveless+dress+with+ruffle+hem+-+Supper+beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Sleepwear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17c42ca4-37df-43f7-898b-7c4f49e47afd/DIY+SLEEPWEAR+%7C+Sleeveless+dress+with+ruffle+hem+-+Supper+beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY SLEEPWEAR | Sleeveless dress with ruffle hem - Supper beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Sleepwear https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-baby-doll-dress-beginner-friendly-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d508fc6-c98b-4ec3-b659-abc89377233d/DIY+BABY+DOLL+DRESS+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Baby Doll Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/511a66d2-e656-4daa-be05-48aed6fb79ad/DIY+BABY+DOLL+DRESS+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 2.5m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d6061a5-9e8a-409c-bfdf-3a9f215cf8eb/2.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdf4d2dc-8709-4320-b952-ffdff3c3dfa4/3.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fa7e10d-4718-4208-b343-0bfca2dfc58d/Screenshot+2024-03-07+171624.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect two pieces of the front bodice together at the middle using pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed1bb79b-1227-4712-80a4-7ce50bae4f4e/Screenshot+2024-03-07+171723.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, from the top, mark down at 18 cm, which is the depth of the v-neck that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/719cc7ce-aec9-4a18-84be-8fdccca2c046/Screenshot+2024-03-07+171744.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure it’s not too deep that it could expose your breast, then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee736016-94e5-41a3-88db-a8ce3a611cc0/Screenshot+2024-03-07+171820.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, connect the front and the back bodice together at the shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d9b124f-392b-4501-8465-4a5af166f35b/Screenshot+2024-03-07+171948.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Using other pieces of the front and the back bodice, make the same piece like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8744905-b0b7-47ec-b66a-0a07a2643ec2/Screenshot+2024-03-07+171912.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect two pieces together at the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa30bd49-9a98-4287-906b-efe4c8139cfb/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172031.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, make a small cut at the curved line on the neck to help the neck look nicer when you turn it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d45d57b0-64d1-4578-abdc-d8a863656e37/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172052.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Use an iron to make the fold at the front to create the v-neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7d310ab-1398-466b-a2b9-d68461158b9e/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172121.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect two pieces together at two sides in the end of it by overlocking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50b97799-ca53-44e7-b1b5-59ca44727efb/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdeca05c-c98a-4e3d-b4f5-469eca3654f4/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172248.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, sew the two underarm lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1098e885-2496-497f-8df1-f4dbccd2eef1/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172304.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make a loose seam at the end of the sleeve to create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3ed40af-63a9-42ef-8d22-1c723efb7403/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172410.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric should be bigger than your arm so you can feel more comfortable when wearing the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/863d043f-b662-4767-9512-5482383647ea/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172757.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a rectangle with a width of 8 cm and a length of 30 cm, which is the same as the end of the sleeve plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6fff1bc1-3daf-44ec-892a-414489ec396c/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172817.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the two width lines together to create a circular fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdd80902-41e5-40b5-81dd-aa1e600636bf/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172840.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then connect it to the end of the sleeve and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f533885-6aa2-41ea-922d-1ea45c08f255/Screenshot+2024-03-07+172918.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, fold the other end of the circular fabric inside 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/108931e1-d797-45d0-9ccc-ee5dda6719fe/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173120.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, keep folding it over the first seam to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6508ea56-6713-4cbf-9d5b-340ffeed0e55/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173147.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf58d839-feca-44e5-a212-9c5585c17453/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173228.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the gathering should be around the top and the final length of the sleeve in the end should be the same as the length of the top bodice from the back to the front so you can connect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c7bbdc0-d862-404a-af26-b1d8efe6dc30/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173322.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect the sleeve to the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6bb67bd-06ff-498a-b0c4-75d8084f503a/Pattern.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The bottom pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02be90ed-7d06-4023-a8e7-644a5f197817/Tank+Dress+Free+Pocket+Pattern Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a4a87bc-c9e2-48d5-8587-433aec878b46/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173517.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, add the pockets to the position you marked before, then sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9b59987-e881-45d6-80f2-b487d15aabfd/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173605.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make another piece like this, then connect two parts and pieces together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73e6fc83-df43-4c23-a6fc-fc5aafaf2144/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173638.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the top of the pocket, mark out at 14 cm, which is the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71be3e16-d7d8-4f84-b515-523bdcbfdcdc/Screenshot+2024-03-07+173646.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, sew the rest together to create a dip for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/010f6ffe-75e1-48c4-a370-73de92e2a24c/Screenshot+2024-03-07+174106.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the bottom dress, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f252c7c0-f596-4ced-b464-ba7cb78ff737/Screenshot+2024-03-07+174235.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the top of the bottom dress, make a loose seam first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d6d1544-0408-42c6-9cc1-e53f1400b893/Screenshot+2024-03-07+174156.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the top of the dress so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41a8bfd9-dc0c-4633-b858-086deadf3a51/Screenshot+2024-03-07+182843.png Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect the top and the bottom of the dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd78a6cb-3fe4-4398-8497-d1a3e8f0c9b0/DIY+BABY+DOLL+DRESS+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Baby Doll Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1709644638299-R03L4VX60GV1R28GDHF0/241325052_515113993312578_6167276343202434341_n.jpg Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1709644638583-9CMOO5QPI0P0GFWGZ0E2/241314822_126299796402843_7666582617849879661_n.jpg Blog - DIY BABY DOLL DRESS | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-waistcoat-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-how-to-make-a-fitted-waistcoat-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5034984a-e0cb-4c02-92e1-e35ecfcc59c9/DIY+Waistcoat+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%7C+How+to+make+a+fitted+waistcoat Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] DIY Waistcoat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de8e378b-9038-4708-94a3-f9457fc78735/Screenshot+2024-02-28+172810.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] 1m of khaki fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1d27eed-d909-414b-82c0-962b1528328b/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d917c37-ab4c-4f29-ac69-b6bf3ad7d296/3.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/588a634b-1165-469d-bca1-0beb465772ac/4.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2f757cf-9abe-49f9-b29c-f9bd89981fb2/5.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92d4d94d-eb8b-411a-816b-eec7f404352a/7.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63f1f737-5e78-49ea-b9ec-ba31f303f3b1/8.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a388b989-345a-47a0-bf03-fb5937fa53b8/10.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6dee07a5-2b6c-487f-82a8-28ff5c846227/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173013.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Cut out the pieces of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/843e473a-0357-4113-a2de-272eeaabaa23/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173224.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Seam together two pieces of fabric along the dart lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e3853e8-fc8e-4d7f-8d9d-3e1b3f26079a/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173336.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] After sewing, make a few small cuts along the curve line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d467618-cf53-4015-a8a4-b20c79ffcffa/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173400.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Iron the fabric to flatten any wrinkles and create a polished look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b954c7d-dd7e-4118-b92b-94ef9aae72bb/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173643.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Starting from the end of the front bodice, measure 6 cm upward. Draw a straight line from that mark. This will be the starting point for your pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0514c018-9fbd-4919-9715-7103329a427c/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173711.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] From the cutting point with the dart line, measure 6.5 cm toward the side and 4 cm toward the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3af6e877-c329-42c7-8903-52259c520a85/Screenshot+2024-02-28+173747.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] The distance between these two marks will be 10.5 cm, which is the desired width for your front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ec45513-e49f-41ee-80a0-ebfaf39cc593/Screenshot+2024-02-28+174129.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Draw another straight line 1 cm above the first one. This represents the length of your pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3babbe60-e492-443d-b94c-7c1af92f47ae/Screenshot+2024-02-28+174148.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Cut out two rectangles to add to the pocket later. The smaller rectangle should be 3 cm long, which is three times the length of the pocket. Its width should be 13.5 centimeters, three centimeters wider than the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/deb32a3c-ae18-4506-98a2-2558ac45e02a/Screenshot+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] The larger rectangle has the same width but double the length of the first one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76953421-3784-4dda-8636-15209aa019d4/2024-03-13+22_41_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Fold the larger rectangle in half and use an iron to create a crisp fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f388de03-0b5a-4775-9b5c-38ece404b3d7/2024-03-13+22_42_46-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Draw a line 1 cm below the fold line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cccd070c-104b-4df5-a4b0-53d69759467a/2024-03-13+22_48_43-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] From the new line, draw 2 straight lines cutting the fold line. The width between them is the width of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da46ac05-4d00-406b-b2fa-affb24ba0404/2024-03-13+22_51_12-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Add this folded rectangle to the end of the pocket at the front bodice. Make sure they align at the drawing line then sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a0f10d8-918b-4823-ac53-997c14aca0f0/2024-03-14+00_39_13-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Draw the pocket side on the smaller rectangle, following a similar approach as before. However, the length of this rectangle should be half the size of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b9ea0aa-ced6-4cda-aa3c-a08834bb1fc2/2024-03-14+00_39_40-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Attach this smaller rectangle to the top of the pocket on the front bodice, matching the drawing line. Sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3c4279d-6be3-430e-97a0-da339a4d4be5/2024-03-14+00_40_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Cut down the middle between the two seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/572198bb-0da0-4a33-88b6-cc48535b3d41/2024-03-14+00_40_32-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] When you’re about 1 cm away from the end of this cut, veer toward the end of the two seams instead of going straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b65353d7-bb7a-413d-ac6c-8745c5ea8375/2024-03-14+00_43_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Turn the remaining fabric of the 2 rectangles inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1271f395-35f9-4326-b08d-d59358fcb504/2024-03-14+00_42_46-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Sew the two sides together to secure them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc04fe29-56f8-42f7-9074-136ac3ac5faf/2024-03-14+02_42_38-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Since its a fake pocket, close the pocket by connecting two rectangles together and make a seam over the first seam at the folded rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6dc4f138-8cb7-46d2-810f-ed8d7522be48/2024-03-14+02_45_07-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Repeat the same steps to make the other side of the front bodice. You will have 2 pieces of the front bodice after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8f4c5bb-6a62-4ef1-bd69-dcff4bf54ecf/2024-03-14+11_00_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Cut four rectangles for the straps of the back bodice: 2 small rectangles with 11 cm width and 5 cm length; 2 large rectangles with 15 cm width and 5 cm length also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/684c88c3-678b-4cf7-b66f-0415e5caeb08/2024-03-14+11_00_59-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Seam together two pieces of the small rectangle, creating a longer strip. Repeat the same process for the larger rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/898b98fd-9197-432e-b426-fa1574a24918/2024-03-14+11_01_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] After sewing, make a few small cuts at the edges of the rectangles. These cuts will help when turning the fabric inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23c9e065-720a-4820-81ef-464b28ef992a/2024-03-14+11_02_02-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Turn the fabric inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e06a9fa-1f47-418d-8012-b9af20322db1/2024-03-14+11_02_37-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] To secure the seams, create another seam on the outside. This ensures that the rectangles remain permanently connected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47d6ab12-ebc4-4a50-a456-fc24f0ffc24e/2024-03-14+11_10_00-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] You will have the straps of the back bodice for adjusting the width of your waistcoat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b446d209-61d7-43cb-b48f-f2af14450fe6/2024-03-14+11_10_26-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Cut out the pieces for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6bead2e-f0fb-452d-8ad5-a35ddd68cbbe/2024-03-14+11_11_11-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Attach the pieces together at the dart lines with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2575e82a-0423-49bb-b420-a7994ea83e92/2024-03-14+11_40_25-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Draw a line between the darts at 12 cm above the ending line. This is where to place the straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a671653b-863b-442b-ba17-d9c69313fccf/2024-03-14+11_41_19-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Position the straps along the marking line. Ensure that each strap is centered between two back bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8163c62-2e7e-48d1-9b93-5ac9de1b8959/2024-03-14+11_41_50-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Sew the straps in place, connecting them to the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ca8a915-55d5-43fc-a429-45aa34c1253e/2024-03-14+11_42_36-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Before sewing, make a few small cuts along the curve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25740e4c-1337-43a3-8d59-3b8405de3c48/2024-03-14+11_43_24-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Iron the fabric to achieve a polished finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac80eed3-645f-43b5-a6a3-83d55ab8650f/2024-03-14+11_43_56-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Seam the front bodice and back bodice together at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/109e6030-0470-47db-91cb-091adbda061f/2024-03-14+12_55_29-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Cut out identical pieces for the lining, mirroring the front and back bodice shapes. These lining pieces won’t have pockets or straps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7d9555f-d3ae-47d3-8287-88a37df140e1/2024-03-14+11_50_35-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Connect the lining pieces to the main bodice at the sleeve, neck, and button areas. At the end of the waistcoat, connect only half of the lining and main bodice together. Leave the other half open for turning later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f4f718e-dd8f-4bd7-b64d-c274fa5fd3e3/2024-03-14+11_51_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] After sewing, make small cuts along the curve line. These cuts facilitate turning the waistcoat right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d15fb6b-189a-4fc5-a43b-ef512e452f27/2024-03-14+11_54_06-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Consider adding an understitching seam for a professional look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d12c7fc9-d4c7-4f9a-a7e1-0d847a0dd514/2024-03-14+11_55_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Seam the back and front bodice of the lining part and the main part together along the side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67b83371-a89e-4a23-90f7-2b0311c9ca56/2024-03-14+13_17_17-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Turn the waistcoat to hide all seams inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b08ae81-de9c-4b87-b083-9232ad711417/2024-03-14+11_58_01-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Finish the end of the waistcoat by sewing the end of the lining part to the main part. Keep an unsewn portion in the middle of the back—this will allow you to turn the waistcoat later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/096d29f5-e44a-4cd6-b740-ad01fadc01e5/2024-03-14+12_02_12-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Turn the right side of the waistcoat out. Hand-sew the open part using invisible stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8cbeea70-dd9b-4e0b-b79b-29b4e011719d/2024-03-14+12_02_45-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Sew buttons onto the front of your waistcoat. Create corresponding buttonholes on the opposite side of the waistcoat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96c5927d-6592-435c-ba20-9a57fcfb0f71/2024-03-14+12_03_16-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] Attach a button to the strap. This button will serve as an adjustable closure for the waistcoat. Create a buttonhole also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12aafb48-5276-4334-bc36-d6703de50c78/DIY+Waistcoat+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial+%7C+How+to+make+a+fitted+waistcoat Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Waistcoat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1709813458267-DUDNLCKYIF7WX4H2J8ER/DIY+Long+puffy+tiered+dress+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1709813464663-BJB6UUFM2N62AIGO6SW8/DIY+Long+puffy+tiered+dress+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Waistcoat | Step by step sewing tutorial | How to make a fitted waistcoat [+Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-a-mens-shirt-for-my-husband-my-valentines-project-sewing-tutorial-with-pattern-making monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1f42b6d-8e25-4be0-aa27-c344e055ed52/5dMsWfonm5c-HD.jpg Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8539c2ec-ed0e-4865-9dac-94317786bec9/Screenshot+2024-02-27+164759.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making 1.5m of linen fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1c894f7-2839-4c62-b51a-9dc02780e1ea/Pattern.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/568b3814-e79a-4738-b2fb-06ead96f7b0f/3.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/737124f4-5fc6-488b-a399-d033881b63c6/4.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce163c90-2d69-4cea-a43c-bef24e37120d/5.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd31f51b-1c25-47ce-80fa-ea3cdb07df32/6.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65e4e21e-23ce-4a4d-8ba6-035e831602df/9.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ccb3289-3a2c-41e2-b108-7ad84d1b564b/10.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/835a1ccd-6447-411b-b1c5-df3baf96314f/11.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa76cdb7-aa37-429b-ab7a-fe3f55e9eb47/12.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46e6eacf-87cd-4831-ab7c-2c37f788cf37/14.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9cdf8bb-b1d1-4118-8276-603b6aa807fa/15.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56324eae-aee8-49d4-aaca-63161a397070/16.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out The collar pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac159e32-2e4c-411a-9591-180bd6832b15/Screenshot+2024-02-25+010721.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out one piece for the lower part of the back bodice and two pieces for the yoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c9b4a07-bab4-442b-b14d-b016a7dd7e2d/Screenshot+2024-02-25+010951.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect these pieces together. Ensure that the lower part is positioned in the middle between the two yoke pieces. Sew them together, creating a strong seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/934d75f4-bc2b-418a-9d18-a0bbe2b9e29e/Screenshot+2024-02-25+011229.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making To secure all the loose fabric ends, add an over-stitching seam along the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de54f1a2-695b-4219-a860-2a097dfe409a/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015627.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Start by cutting a rectangular piece of fabric. Make it 18 cm long (height of the pocket + 5 cm for seam allowance) and 14 cm wide (width of the pocket + 3 cm for seam allowance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29a6a90b-7910-4838-8520-38992edd7116/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015649.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Measure 5 cm down from the top edge of the fabric and draw a line across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a086bf3b-4077-4782-914c-f88968a98657/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015734.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the top edge twice: first by 1 cm, then down to the 5 cm line. Sew along the folded edge to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68b2491a-a6b8-42f9-b759-89fb9eb49391/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015751.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Use an iron to press the folds at 3 sides of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0881798-6c3e-411f-a830-4b32426e27fc/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015849.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Align the pocket on the left side, right at the heart. Pin it securely in place. Sew the pocket at 3 sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9abfdad6-bace-48db-8356-af24311f62f1/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015856.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out the pieces for the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/418bea1c-0688-45cc-8f41-e617b5e97cde/Screenshot+2024-02-25+015954.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the front bodice parts to one yoke piece at the shoulder lines with pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9cb6569-42bb-4351-977f-f93ade307243/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020108.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Roll the shirt from the end to the top and move the other yoke piece over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c961d1bc-8502-46e0-a609-0c62caed546f/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020136.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the shoulder together so the shoulder of the front bodice will be in the middle between two yoke pieces and start sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65489eaa-0674-4f2c-abd7-ee6b959cdaec/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020209.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Turn all the seam inside. Make an over stitching seam to keep all the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c1cdd16-c086-4b2a-9cca-6a7b01b8539d/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020250.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut out the sleeve pieces. Measure up 9 cm from the ending line and draw a line across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65a131b4-3364-478f-aa73-ffd437da8876/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020315.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the end of the sleeve twice: first by 1 cm, then up to the 9 cm line. Sew along the folded edge to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8710434b-74f5-4f12-a6b1-50218c73e494/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020344.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Align the sleeve edge with the bodice’s sleeve line. Secure them in place with pins and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24ab9eee-657e-4e2d-88e2-8f4e08e9ea7a/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020359.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making After sewing, cut the extra fabric at the bodice end in half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/265f832a-90ec-429c-9810-b9f9360219a2/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020506.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the end fabric of the sleeve twice: first toward the cut edge, then to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c77a8724-18ea-4091-8b75-857f8fe05e27/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020523.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew along the folded edge to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22e8f01a-7578-43f4-ad03-3ce98972f3ea/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020550.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Repeat the folding technique for the underarm seam. Sew along the side line to secure the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14cac648-60c9-41a3-a543-54fa72f2cc94/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020720.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making On the right side of your front bodice, draw a line 7 cm inside the edge. This will be your buttonhole zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09d2f581-fee4-4cc0-a17c-b239508d3071/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020748.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the edge fabric inside by 1 cm, then fold it along the marked line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ebbe745a-6823-4d6d-a60c-8df3906f9f8e/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020800.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew along the folded edge to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/167a31c4-18a2-492a-b158-573fb563350a/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020819.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Cut a rectangle with 4 cm width and length matching the length of the button area on the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f5e63f6-9f7e-49e8-89d0-2c0136da6bcc/Screenshot+2024-02-26+031420.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Add interfacing for durability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/364f1ef4-48db-4aea-bb70-7cffe3e3479f/Screenshot+2024-02-26+031527.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach one end of the rectangle to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddcb82f6-c2be-4267-972a-12f732f24e75/Screenshot+2024-02-26+031828.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the other end of the folding fabric inside 1 cm then fold into the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/147bef5a-7f9a-440c-83a5-853691fbe320/Screenshot+2024-02-25+020925.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew it into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0df1551a-c843-4533-997f-a63bee78bf04/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021029.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the end of the shirt fabric inside by 1 cm and keep folding. Sew it up for a polished look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8f60635-9ef0-42ab-9aeb-a3005d12a04d/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021338.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Connect the collar pieces at the top line with pins. Sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c03b040-43f3-493d-b26d-0a60f08f9d21/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021538.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Turn the collar inside to hide the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed05ed4b-5985-4b9e-ab76-408b6a3b7213/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021558.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Press with an iron to keep the folding seam. Make an over stitching seam after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f31940a0-644b-4379-992d-47280f0a8fc5/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021700.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Attach the collar ends to two pieces of collar stand. Make sure the collar is in the middle of the two pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25c4434e-7345-4bcf-b2e8-45612c95ea94/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021707.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew the collar to the collar stand but leave spaces at 2 ends of the collar stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbb8a83a-eee2-4fba-84b4-e3da31ec57f3/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021740.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Make small cuts at the collar stand’s curve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0693766f-f3bd-4a0e-b2cc-ebc151b86d20/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021822.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Add interfacing to one side of the collar stand for durability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2dd9765-f847-47b9-b00d-17fcaebf1410/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021914.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Align one end of the collar stand with the neckline and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/709e7983-0f11-4b1c-a758-30468be1dd4b/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021929.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Make sure to leave 1 cm extra on both ends for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaa72d31-7145-4554-b265-6c78be1af898/Screenshot+2024-02-25+021948.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew to connect two end of the collar stand together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbefb489-1e53-4d13-90fe-9dbd82a9d87d/Screenshot+2024-02-25+022045.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Fold the opposite end of the collar stand inside by 1 cm, then keep folding to the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a3fa3c4-ffc7-4047-aba4-69cf25a93881/Screenshot+2024-02-25+022104.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Sew along the folded end to make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/780aa360-3694-40c1-a538-5d5a89e9e15e/Screenshot+2024-02-25+022126.png Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making Position the buttons on the button area. Add the buttons and button holes accordingly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/add5ec04-6ec2-477a-9f4f-1d584d0e8e54/426362065_18411753769001253_3385958990337884566_n.jpg Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79b03c6c-bdbe-4fd6-a9f9-9413a72eb9fa/426432431_18411015892001253_1049440120786850306_n.jpg Blog - Making a Men's shirt for my husband | My Valentine's project | Sewing tutorial with pattern making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-denim-jacket-from-mens-jeans-great-way-to-recycle-old-jeans monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15c8fed3-b0c7-4309-9bf7-2d79d6eaee1d/5.pptx.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b936f8fa-27f8-46cf-a874-86c433cf55c4/125009814_299577734501780_6979724567511065545_n.jpg Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed17185e-d7a1-4582-bda0-eeba222e8912/Screenshot+2024-01-13+235814.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans 2 men's jeans of different color Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/493ec486-6584-42ac-b7b0-0650baa4620a/Pattern+%285%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e498c563-ca85-4b81-a0eb-0122868db17d/Pattern.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06b7b1b5-f661-4081-a0ef-4c1cdeca7b8b/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75d596fa-0bc3-4fcb-ae1f-362f9791dd0f/Pattern+%286%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4683d4c8-9d82-4e4c-8d73-a441051031fa/Pattern+%287%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfb7b652-d496-47ee-8231-7d025fb94c66/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35f146f0-fe0c-4b72-8213-b2585c2f9c39/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03e6077e-2050-4e36-99ee-fad3cf82e745/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/def7b68d-b339-4188-bbe4-aa6a0313cfd1/Pattern+%284%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3cf9c05-495a-47a7-8806-1b8b4ddfa4b6/Screenshot+2024-01-14+212146.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Cut out the patterns for the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20a47ff4-1c01-44a8-bd33-6e5ed9d9da4c/Screenshot+2024-01-14+212223.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Cut out the patterns for the jacket. Overlock all the patterns to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6063f2f0-808e-4655-8206-8fa4f5da0d37/Screenshot+2024-01-14+211854.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect two pieces of the back at two sides of the bottom to the middle one first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a290b9b-5b3c-4c52-8173-17adac61946a/Screenshot+2024-01-14+212702.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect the bottom part to the top part to finish the back of the jacket. After the first seam, make two seams outside to fix the form and make it look similar to the real jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12ce9947-a60d-4f96-baec-f79e60feabf4/Screenshot+2024-01-14+212902.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect the two parts of the front pattern and sew them together. You will need two front parts for the left and right side respectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31ad4387-73af-4197-b3c7-1619dc78a554/Screenshot+2024-01-14+213735.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect the front and the back of the jacket together at the shoulder lines and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/838d0390-06f5-416b-bc83-fda3536fd0c5/Screenshot+2024-01-14+214456.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Fix two small pieces to the big one first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a81703ed-30a5-4df5-9595-3299834d6f2b/Screenshot+2024-01-14+214703.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Decide which small part will be the back of the arm. Mark at 10cm inside from the wrist line. This will be the open part at the back of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2bd1d1ba-3724-477d-a7c1-c67b6f4b8e7d/Screenshot+2024-01-14+215002.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Sew the arm pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a18f2db6-8996-43c1-ac80-8416d0d241d7/Screenshot+2024-01-14+220202.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect the hand to the main body of the jacket. Ensure that the open back of the hand is at the same side of the back of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bfad0280-3daf-44fb-bcd0-745e1317b933/Screenshot+2024-01-14+215426.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect them at the gap between 2 jeans first to have a nice matching for the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5992a51a-6896-4037-9540-396a6db49162/Screenshot+2024-01-14+215517.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Connect the rest later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3eec6cb-bfbe-4ed8-9cae-cb0bd33c143d/Screenshot+2024-01-14+215554.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Sew two sides of the arm and connect with two sides of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5156c7b2-e66c-4eaa-9777-e29c070ec44b/Screenshot+2024-01-14+221903.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans At the neck of the jacket, mark 7cm on each side. These will be the button areas of the jacket later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31edf123-a5a4-48c9-97ab-3790245d88f4/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222144.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Measure the length of the neck between the two marks. Let’s say it’s 51cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/792fbc85-b150-4435-a8b4-b45065f6bffc/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222303.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Cut two rectangles with 57cm length (6cm longer than the length of the neck) and 12cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91751662-77c3-4c79-8a02-1f83e3f28e3e/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222457.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Mark the middle of the top of the rectangle first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a155da5f-5137-46d4-a2a2-98b212d69543/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222542.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Move down 2cm from that mark to draw a curved line to connect to two sides of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/107ce43c-fe60-4b62-a26d-197a09e2e0ed/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222631.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans At the end of the rectangle, mark at 2cm inside. Then connect to the top of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/084ab616-cade-4b09-9949-e17d81b8abfa/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222646.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Make sure the length at the end of the rectangle has to be the length of the neck area plus 2cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d4ea396-4e71-4185-b8ed-74de1e105b72/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222730.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans After cutting, fix the two rectangles together by pins and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8db895e7-d101-4638-88f0-3061a441b236/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222857.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans After inverting the neck, connect one part of the neck to the neck area of the jacket then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95e9b76f-f5dc-42d7-b308-2c5893144b5c/Screenshot+2024-01-14+222957.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Fold the other part of the neck to the inside at the seam you just made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/24c2089b-9459-4ed3-b032-35dbbc189164/Screenshot+2024-01-14+223016.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Sew to finish the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14861cd7-1dd8-4763-aa26-9bb12c031afd/Screenshot+2024-01-14+223131.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans At the extra part of the neck which is the button area, fold the fabric inside 4cm and sew at the top first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/340bdd93-31dc-4c70-a023-097d918cdd06/Screenshot+2024-01-14+223227.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Upside the top and fold the end fabric inside around 1cm. So the button area will be 3cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff96e2a8-afd2-4a8d-aca2-b362a9c1358a/Screenshot+2024-01-14+223425.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Use the waistband of one jeans to make the end for your jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3115a936-1f27-4964-bad1-f215841bcdca/Screenshot+2024-01-14+223647.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Sew them together to finish the end of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c19bf55c-849b-4589-97f4-9224a6707b87/Screenshot+2024-01-14+223935.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Use the waistband from the other jeans to make the end for the hand of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4241d6de-3dfb-450f-be0b-db0202477ff3/Screenshot+2024-01-14+224128.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Sew the pieces together to finish the end of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38ba90ec-c09a-4b22-b407-20a9434d2835/Screenshot+2024-01-14+231003.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Cut out two pockets from the back pockets of jeans. Use the opposite color of the jeans to create a nice matching effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e6c6562-c34c-4147-a078-3866546c0b17/Screenshot+2024-01-14+224224.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans Place the pockets on the front of the jacket, right sides together, and pin them in place. Sew the pockets to the jacket at the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c47cc9d4-d442-4693-973b-e3150425aab1/5.pptx+%281%29.png Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans - Make it stand out DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1705656101608-8LFTUU1YKZ9GIPBKGSW6/121232612_892163774523854_1940582321806306132_n.jpg Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1705655942518-M5GPF0GECXH2GCKDHXKE/121273186_282764632741942_5364248322027662960_n.jpg Blog - DIY DENIM JACKET from Men's jeans - Great way to recycle old jeans https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-crop-top-from-mens-shirt-mens-shirt-refashion-idea-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb55d0b4-e811-4cc7-a85b-dc87245acc54/6.pptx.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adf9d2b1-db9f-4aa1-a367-564f0751240e/156097034_291737635627074_5395103765976719512_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22b7f2c4-e821-4385-81ad-120fbc752b24/Screenshot+2024-01-08+213838.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Men's shirt in XL size Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9458387-092f-46f0-a416-f596db832cfe/Screenshot+2024-01-08+213929.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Remove the front pocket of your t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eedcf355-b43b-48cc-b831-7fe7b474c35a/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214004.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Then, unsew the seam at the hand part, but remember to keep a small one at the armpit area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1dfb161a-cad2-47da-8da5-d7e570b282f2/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214108.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Draw a horizontal line under the armpit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ac48dad-9c9f-47b4-9d7c-fb982a6e52b8/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214300.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] From that line, draw another line 6 cm above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2d395c5-1de2-445d-b323-23e8e6b05fb2/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214350.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] From the second horizontal line, draw another line 20 cm under it (this is the width of your breast, so you can adjust it if you want). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/361bf650-c23a-4f49-af01-a0003d9b2928/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214523.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Connect two ends of the second horizontal line to the middle of the third line, which is the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/850ab8ab-2043-46ba-828f-4e92b892bb5b/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214549.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] From the middle of the third line, mark 10 cm under it. Then, connect this mark to two ends of the third horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9513b99b-332d-4e19-8df1-19a491771de2/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214634.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, you will have the main body of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9eabde99-ad0b-40be-90cc-59d43526f975/Screenshot+2024-01-08+214937.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Connect the front of the crop top in the middle first, then overlock the whole crop top to protect the cutting lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7dee3219-f78e-4204-b2bd-c2b36ab6e4c2/Screenshot+2024-01-08+220415.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] At the top of the front, make a loose seam to create a puffy look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96449ebc-0c90-4d37-9f93-246dbc7cd6b6/Screenshot+2024-01-08+220444.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the width of the top in the end is 24 cm, which is the width between two breasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52e86290-1e49-4332-a97f-63a6f5b3b817/Screenshot+2024-01-08+220504.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Use a long rectangle with a width of 3 cm and a length of 26 cm to hem the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e482773c-ae88-4690-82c8-33e76c9686e4/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221152.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Connect the rectangle to the top of the front first, then make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a08a73f-8418-4948-9ac5-e5bcc1f8bbb0/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221215.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] After that, fold the rectangle twice to hide the end fabric inside and make the second seam to finish the neck area of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f45a6388-613f-4c1b-bbaf-d85a02e05e50/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221306.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect two ends of the neckline to the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c773e285-dffd-407b-916f-63d13b4301af/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221509.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] At the back of the crop top, use a small elastic band to gather the fabric together to make it fit your body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9abf632-bda9-4b1e-957a-a9a72851fd17/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221433.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Measure the width of the fabric you need to fold in to create the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf50c023-2893-4d9c-a0b8-46fc115c3e64/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221614.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Then, use a small shaped tipping to move the elastic band through it later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f749790e-ae45-40f8-bf61-12b4a4e4f116/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221634.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the width of the back is the same as the width of the front, which is 24 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b238337a-4a42-42a3-ac7c-f12e5e4ded63/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221815.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Sew two ends of the back to the sleeve after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e080aee8-0fbe-48f2-be28-0a7cd00e7142/Screenshot+2024-01-08+221937.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Move to the sleeve and use another elastic band with the same width to create a puff sleeve for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa02130e-acc1-475c-9699-984e0aa1af85/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222049.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Make the fabric hole first, then put the elastic pan through it later. It’s quite similar to what you did to the back of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9aab335-cb4c-400a-8e67-dd654d9e04ec/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222119.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the width of the sleeve is around 13 cm, which is the width from the shoulder to the upper breast, then sew two ends of the elastic band to fit it there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/caac462c-91a5-4cb0-995e-c507a08f8891/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222158.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the sleeve, if you want to create a puffy look there too, unseal the current seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d3026de-44f6-47f3-a70d-0b74591c45df/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222324.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Then, fold the end twice inside and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d808b24f-eb3c-4707-9737-24f67aa9784a/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222416.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] From the end of the sleeve, draw a line 5 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f5919b5-b1fa-45bb-b455-3ed8eccfd09b/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222445.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Then, use a small rectangle with a width of 2 cm and a length of 30 cm to create the fabric hole there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c48c4d05-1212-4c19-a4e6-6a5239fb8476/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222647.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] After that, put the elastic band through the fabric hole and sew two sides of the sleeve to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5cc95ae-374b-4bf5-8fb3-93b972ca38b0/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222814.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the back, do the same as you did at the top of the back. However, the length of the elastic band will be around 34 cm, which is half of the underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3f5ffb6f-1420-4358-972a-32f513ada8cf/Screenshot+2024-01-08+222840.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect two ends of the back to the sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99b8ff9a-52e2-48b7-beb6-9efe5be644e7/Screenshot+2024-01-08+223013.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the front, make a loose seam first, then put the thread to gather the fabric together until it’s around 34 cm, which is half of your under breast size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdc66f56-9380-4bdc-a6d2-fb441580fcf8/Screenshot+2024-01-08+223108.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] Use the leftover fabric of the main shirt to cut long rectangles with a width of 12 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b54759dc-c96c-4fb7-b2ed-ca2723c33606/Screenshot+2024-01-08+223218.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] After connecting the rectangles together to have a long one, connect it to the end of the front. Remember to connect at the middle of the rectangle so you can have the extra fabric at two sides of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2e0a8f5-1a80-40e3-9ecf-5c942b34c0f1/Screenshot+2024-01-08+223402.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, fold the rest of the fabric of the rectangle inside twice to hide the cutting and make the second seam to finish the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c405532-1a55-4a0c-8e7a-eba28b0204c4/Screenshot+2024-01-08+223426.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] The last step is making a short seam at the middle of the tie so this can create a V-light at the end of the front crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f39fd826-af0d-4cac-8c3c-9ef9bbac6c8f/146139059_727297021322577_5988270805766793350_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1704728510346-X9AKYTAQCBXQFTML2SJ5/6.pptx%2B%25283%2529.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1704728418501-8E8659LAGOQMIS6B9F0W/6.pptx%2B%25281%2529.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve crop top from Men's shirt - Men's shirt refashion idea [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-summer-crop-top-from-old-t-shirt-wrap-top-off-the-shoulder-top-ruffle-hem-top monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77f3293d-aec3-44a0-a64b-db17a732a265/4.pptx.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T-shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b4fd206-2746-4bc0-91de-18efbb3e25f0/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173024.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top T-shirt Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b308b2e-491b-472b-9043-82e5e3b71cfd/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173024.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top I used a medium size t-shirt to make this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d8353c6-d521-4585-b8ad-1e6ede41f9d5/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173129.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Mark a point 45 cm down from the shoulder of the t-shirt (this is the width from the shoulder to the belly button plus 5 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7af7a229-836b-4854-9ff8-ca32ec116187/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173155.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Draw a horizontal line across the shirt at this point and cut along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/896dbd43-37b9-4d5e-ac0e-4863b2d149cb/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173332.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Next, cut a straight line in the middle of the front to open the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59ae7c43-576f-4ba1-8ae4-d43ae2bb9085/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173528.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the end of the back, go up 10 cm and draw a horizontal line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07c6edec-6202-424c-8b92-f4079a78f833/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173623.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, connect the two ends of this line to the two ends of the front and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ec9321b-a925-49b0-a8b1-5b159b9ffb07/Screenshot+2024-01-06+173932.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the front, draw lines to connect the two sides of the neck to the end and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7be6c22e-0a75-4704-9453-23bcab8385ff/Screenshot+2024-01-06+174215.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Use the leftover fabric from the t-shirt to cut four pieces each with a width of 3 cm. One piece will be used to hem the neck and the other three will be used to hem the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b158093c-2bbb-46b1-a9de-9c2f008eac5a/Screenshot+2024-01-06+174404.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the neck, sew one piece of fabric to the neck at one side first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10318ed0-97e5-400b-9e88-01cdc62e8af5/Screenshot+2024-01-06+174831.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, fold the other side inside twice. The technique to do this is similar to making bias tape, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bbae655-2094-4413-958b-d9cb8353e4f3/Screenshot+2024-01-06+182552.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top After finishing the neck, move to the end of the crop top and do the same. For the extra fabric at the end, fold it twice and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c92b4922-5b13-4ac4-ae19-1aca94364dc0/1.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top And here you are! This DIY project is not only easy to make with a few steps but also easy to mix and match with different outfits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4fac1585-bf06-4662-b7e3-7d545d5ca55e/Screenshot+2024-01-06+214702.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Use a large size t-shirt to make this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/169e847b-0f2e-4c1e-a3a6-890afebf7546/Screenshot+2024-01-06+214744.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Draw a horizontal line under the hands of the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb2d5f82-1fa2-415d-bc95-3a0563ac907b/Screenshot+2024-01-06+214819.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top From this line, go down 25 cm (which is the width of the breast plus 8 cm) and draw another horizontal line. This big piece of fabric will be the main body of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3997c27d-3160-495b-8d1d-b2b0cd476922/Screenshot+2024-01-06+215835.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top After that, draw two pieces each with a width of 3 cm. These will be the ties for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c84f4004-6bf0-4fe0-ad6a-05e54d6b6a29/Screenshot+2024-01-06+220458.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the end of the big piece of fabric, fold the end inside and sew it to finish the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbac2897-20d2-475d-9488-37a8f324f407/Screenshot+2024-01-06+220741.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Draw a horizontal line at 4 cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f418621-0aa2-4cc8-8d9c-8c7b67038b82/Screenshot+2024-01-06+221229.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, fix the 2.5 cm fabric to the big piece of fabric at that line. Sew at two sides of the 2.5 cm fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b04a7ac2-d4b7-478e-bde4-64e87c373687/Screenshot+2024-01-06+222806.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Remember to keep a small un-sewn space to put the elastic band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5e3ca1d-3379-404b-9e25-e10a086298d1/Screenshot+2024-01-06+222934.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the top, go down 3 cm and draw a horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66ae2591-5153-4b8b-90de-2604ee7283cc/Screenshot+2024-01-06+223018.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, fold the end of the fabric to that line and sew to create a fabric hole for the elastic band. Also, keep a small un-sewn space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95b0c650-4e7d-4c4b-9f56-6b3db0aafe9e/Screenshot+2024-01-06+230816.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Use two safety pins to put the elastic bands through the fabric holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8204c93-98b4-4222-9824-c2e17d7eb0fa/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233219.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Sew the two ends of the elastic bands together after that and close the holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ade80da7-f317-4a92-9dcf-73876edefa34/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233419.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Cut two pieces of fabric with 3 cm into four pieces to make the ties for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a76d7a9d-2d1c-4610-9426-fd18b7c7cd7c/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233513.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Fold them in half and sew. Then, turn them right side out using a small safety pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b544aab6-6f2a-4b5a-b3ce-9c6caf842302/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233531.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top The last step is fixing the ties into the crop top. You can wear it to check the position for the ties first, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bed08745-8e97-4b54-821b-29b080ccb0ec/2.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top This DIY project is not only super easy but also results in a stylish piece for your wardrobe. It’s perfect for those with a smaller bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57120f38-9433-419a-9b97-4463fc165c35/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233714.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top To make this one, I used a large size t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6263beeb-011b-4c64-8e69-71e8d022f382/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233748.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Mark a point 42 cm down from the shoulder of the t-shirt (this is the width from your shoulder to the belly button minus 5 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6f1719c-cdd8-4737-b005-ff47f992b747/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233815.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Draw a line across the shirt at this point and cut along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daf0d34f-7cc4-4966-9780-3e41407692e4/Screenshot+2024-01-06+233934.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top After cutting, finish the end of the crop top by folding the end inside and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/502e4a3d-49fe-4490-b49b-e8e6b3d853a1/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234028.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top From the end, go up 27 cm and draw a horizontal line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0387d588-fec9-4613-b80d-34d320af7e95/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234053.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, draw a curved line from the hand to that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3781d8a-d130-4755-a2da-193795e6afd8/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234226.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Use a small elastic band for the top, so measure the width of the fabric you need to fold in first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85e4d4b6-6970-4ecf-b26e-92a0c6e0e629/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234318.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, fold it for the entire neck of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54770898-069b-4420-897e-5015ec52c33c/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234453.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top When sewing, remember to keep a small un-sewn space to put the elastic band inside later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2639d69-b013-4b22-9cd7-49b2be5f029f/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234524.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top If you’re not a fan of the current seam at the hands of the t-shirt, you can un-sew them. Then, finish the end of the hand by folding it inside and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0245b18f-3e9f-46ae-be98-66f89f1d5875/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234715.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the end of the crop top, go up 10 cm and mark there. This mark is at 10 cm because the width from the neck to that mark will be the width of your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef9cfdce-8016-4362-8493-e2fa60471351/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234744.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, draw horizontal lines 1 cm away from each other from that mark to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79b8996e-5b22-4eec-9b67-b3f4d4cac2bb/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234925.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top At the hand of the crop top, draw a line at 4 cm from the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d341e4f1-2d53-4dc0-96ff-b79f96de773c/Screenshot+2024-01-06+234958.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Now, put the elastic band through the fabric hole you created before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30a7dfbc-8f36-45e6-9752-85d41c0661a3/Screenshot+2024-01-06+235040.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band together after that and close the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5367c72f-306e-40a2-a45a-fe0fa2080c86/Screenshot+2024-01-06+235109.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top To create the lines at the end and at two hands, make the shirring by using the elastic thread as the under thread and normal straight stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/190f1861-1e5f-48ee-be32-36cfbc373019/3.png Blog - DIY SUMMER CROP TOP from old T shirt - Wrap top - Off the shoulder top - Ruffle hem top And voila! You’ve successfully transformed a large-sized t-shirt into a trendy off-the-shoulder smocked crop top. This DIY project is not only super easy but also results in a stylish piece for your summer wardrobe. Which style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-double-faced-wool-jacket-how-to-sew-with-double-faced-fabric-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5cbc49d4-8b9b-4fdf-a75f-49a652a1d380/butterfly+sleeve+dress.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Double faced wool jacket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4602cde0-919f-4d5c-a0a0-20d56cef91d9/butterfly+sleeve+dress+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72b10671-6e89-4de5-bf8c-089fd861e9ca/Screenshot+2024-01-07+160705.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of double face wool fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a16a9db-254c-4a20-8c7b-0634809e66e5/Pattern+%284%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b8d0967-39e6-4012-98dc-585be228a645/Pattern+%286%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27ee4885-df43-46b0-9c6b-5cb84d278ad8/Pattern+%287%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b467d1f-173c-48ac-8bfc-48ea19a17719/Pattern+%288%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16c18e1d-4a13-4e0f-ab81-c323f39d8da8/Pattern+%289%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0dbd1ab5-55a8-4074-8597-57f2a8f602c9/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67e34c94-b160-4d56-a39d-f8b0dac45c4b/Pattern+%284%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc2f600c-6dd8-41e7-baa7-32394d13039e/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e2a07ac-703a-4149-b4c3-910cec8f02d2/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The collar pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35dd9e3c-aa5e-469c-8140-b6b8aaa80ec4/Screenshot+2024-01-07+181841.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial This technique will be used when you connect two edges of the fabric together. Draw a line at 2 cm inside one edge line. This 2 cm is the seam allowance that we added before when making the pattern plus 1 cm. Sew a loose seam at that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c628fc9-d806-41dc-accb-fbda8d138527/Screenshot+2024-01-07+182214.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Separate two faces of the fabric to the seam we just sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf967279-c90b-458c-82c5-962565943a3f/Screenshot+2024-01-07+182601.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial From the first line, draw another line at 1 cm next to it and closer to the edge line and sew. However, just sew at one face of the fabric only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c26e4c2-2cf8-48a7-879a-86c905f52ba5/Screenshot+2024-01-07+182814.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial At the other face of the fabric, connect it to the other piece and sew with 1 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55cbb451-e24b-4d7d-9b2f-07cc5c37461c/Screenshot+2024-01-07+183035.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a half of the extra part outside the seam at two faces of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ece8fe7f-89ce-4644-ad8a-a436e309a6c7/Screenshot+2024-01-07+183408.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the iron to create the fold. Make sure the folding line will be right at the seam you make before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfbe31fb-6e58-48cd-a31b-5fb070dd6204/Screenshot+2024-01-07+184202.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial To close this folding part, we will hand sew it. Use a small needle and a single thread for this part based on two seam at the folding line and the other side to sew the parts together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2c3f232-008e-4390-9f4b-bccce5154505/Screenshot+2024-01-07+184432.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Remove the loose seam that you make at the beginning and we will finish this technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5344eb28-cae6-44f5-a012-59e5167ac424/Screenshot+2024-01-07+184628.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Here is the final look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75557e91-6ecb-4560-af10-a5749e644155/Screenshot+2024-01-07+185611.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial The second technique is for finishing the edge of the fabric. Draw a line at 2 cm at the end of the fabric. This 2 cm is the seam allowance that we kept before when making the pattern plus 1 cm. Sew a loose seam at that line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca128b43-26f0-40dc-a51f-6c6a5521318d/Screenshot+2024-01-07+185830.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Separate two faces of the fabric to the seam we just sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bacc23a2-d124-45ce-b91e-d61eb655c61b/Screenshot+2024-01-07+195302.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold two edge lines at two faces of the fabric to inside around 1 cm. Then use the iron to keep the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/234a106e-7a6b-47e4-821d-538908045e7f/Screenshot+2024-01-07+195629.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Hand sew the folded edges together using a small needle and a single thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c5de2d6-db98-4e95-8001-7cb8e5f91d3b/Screenshot+2024-01-07+195806.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Remove the loose seam that you made at the beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff6e9261-f66d-4c2c-b721-8c4d87da93bb/Screenshot+2024-01-07+200002.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Here's the final look for this technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfaae98d-161d-4675-930b-4c6095d35654/Screenshot+2024-01-07+200915.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Apply the patterns to the fabric and cut all the pieces you need for the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cee7ca68-c02d-4777-8dae-f467ec7dc0a0/Screenshot+2024-01-07+201215.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw lines at 2 cm inside the edge lines of the front bodice piece, except the sleeve line. Make a loose seam along the lines you drew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/932e73dd-468b-4982-abb6-09d3bf3116e5/Screenshot+2024-01-07+213447.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Separate the two faces of the fabric at the edge of the loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bbf56c5-c1c4-4af8-bfe4-91a988373785/Screenshot+2024-01-07+213742.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the second technique to finish the ending line and the middle line of the front bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6ef9447-ebcb-45cf-9c17-1b3a8a057046/Screenshot+2024-01-07+213943.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the second technique to finish the ending line and the middle line of the front bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1902d60-1c06-411b-bf63-9339cecea60a/Screenshot+2024-01-07+215124.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw lines 2 cm inside the edge line of the ending line and the neck line of the back bodice piece. Make a loose seam along the lines you drew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95b64563-41fb-4b72-990f-522ab462a7b9/Screenshot+2024-01-07+215337.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Separate the two faces of the fabric at the edge of the loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c71c1e6f-44d3-4982-b144-f6ffc3215b88/Screenshot+2024-01-07+215523.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the second technique to finish the ending line of the back bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/205551a9-ef48-46b0-a1c0-fa3fa0771712/Screenshot+2024-01-07+215754.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the front and back bodice pieces together at the shoulder and two side lines with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fac4982c-86dd-42ec-9763-9b9aab9ffc90/Screenshot+2024-01-07+220035.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the first technique to finish the shoulder and side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb42aaa8-bbe5-4aa5-964c-f3de0227641c/Screenshot+2024-01-07+220514.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same with the other front bodice piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5e4b258-4343-4986-a636-2d02f4077fbb/Screenshot+2024-01-07+221135.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial At the sleeve, draw lines 2 cm inside along the edge lines including the ending line, the sleeve line, and one inside sleeve line. Make a loose seam along the lines you drew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20d058c7-7b69-4735-9100-005d84d26b96/Screenshot+2024-01-07+221936.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Separate the two faces of the fabric at the edge of the loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f76be0f-4001-480a-9e93-e064ddfec7ef/Screenshot+2024-01-07+222123.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the ending line of the sleeve using the second technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0c347cb-9012-43f3-9a12-cd8fcf531e93/Screenshot+2024-01-07+222535.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two inside sleeve lines together using the first technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17a9fd8c-55d1-4006-a47f-aba0c735885c/Screenshot+2024-01-07+222915.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the inside sleeve line, make sure to separate two faces of fabric when connecting them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33a2a1c9-c718-4ac7-a8be-f3209f7a00a6/Screenshot+2024-01-07+223232.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two sleeves to the bodice at their sleeve lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1465d90b-65c4-492a-bb5e-23bbd7f2aa05/Screenshot+2024-01-07+223518.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Use technique one to connect the pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c273068-3f5f-424b-9411-b7766756ff0f/Screenshot+2024-01-07+224255.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw lines at 2 cm inside the edge lines of the collar piece. Make a loose seam along those lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b954903-622c-4003-bc16-d71db34bff5f/Screenshot+2024-01-07+224623.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Separate the two faces of the fabric at the edge of the loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b074b0d6-5f7e-42a1-b6ce-9d30b202c400/Screenshot+2024-01-07+224851.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the outside line of the collar using the second technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/078785b3-b8ca-4b44-b495-c9d41f162497/Screenshot+2024-01-07+225218.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial After completing the collar, align it with the neckline of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d8e936f-4366-46c8-a6f5-20523e74fe92/Screenshot+2024-01-07+225401.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Pin the collar to the neckline, making sure that the right sides of the fabric are facing each other. Sew the collar to the neckline using the first technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cfc9c49e-6480-4805-a72f-4ecc60822538/Screenshot+2024-01-07+225902.png Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial Decide on the placement of the buttons and mark them on the fabric. Use proper technique to sew the buttons and button holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35efc5c7-3cb3-4dd4-9b30-084f0618b676/406616008_18397826764001253_4699444986091009568_n.jpg Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1704651610188-CQW4GELE0ZLCGCICHBET/406802711_18397826776001253_7927114763187327497_n.jpg Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1704651609480-QTZDDXCH3JAFAXC6XJEK/406805622_18397826785001253_7175471389805550537_n.jpg Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1704651608560-HZUYM1YK49V2YLL5OFRQ/406627000_18397826794001253_3586783733227963659_n.jpg Blog - DIY Double faced wool jacket | How to sew with double faced fabric | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/3-diy-cute-crop-top-from-t-shirt-refashion-old-t-shirt-into-cute-crop-top monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/569ce337-1c46-4981-a9c3-7af65f0131ed/2.pptx.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3108d0c1-34dd-4fd9-9db9-1a45320de5c5/Screenshot+2023-12-13+225843.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top T-shirt Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1d622d2-b1e6-4589-9adf-fefc214957f9/Screenshot+2024-01-03+165219.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Mark a point 30 cm down from the shoulder of the t-shirt. Draw a line across the shirt at this point and cut along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3399ceeb-b484-4fb4-92a4-68b78f8a0d4d/Screenshot+2024-01-03+165324.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Next, draw a V-line from both sides of the neck to the middle of the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61066411-d5d6-45f7-bdfa-ff28b91f0d38/Screenshot+2024-01-03+165437.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top At the end, go up 5 cm and mark there. Then, draw a curved line from this mark down to the end and cut along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a86d2ca-7301-4e0c-ae2e-65410b9ac249/Screenshot+2024-01-03+165715.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Using the leftover fabric from the t-shirt, cut two rectangles each with a width of 14 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/612fe79a-de63-4bf5-8360-4e814a686c49/Screenshot+2024-01-03+165622.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Connect them together at one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed44f8bb-fd6f-4df8-824e-bacc92713f2c/Screenshot+2024-01-03+165916.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Create a stitch along one edge of the rectangle to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e473d66b-f9de-4cc2-ad4a-99b56303dd66/Screenshot+2024-01-03+170003.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Connect the ruffle to the end of the top, starting at the sides and then connecting the rest. Use pins to hold them together before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e815aefa-bf1c-49d7-ad4b-378e145d6bc0/Screenshot+2024-01-03+170123.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Fold the end of the ruffle and the two sides of the V-neck inward to hide the cutting, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6389d80-d87c-4a97-b8eb-5f5d7675141d/Screenshot+2024-01-03+170321.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Use the end of the t-shirt to create the ties for the crop top. Cut them nicely as they already have the current sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d45f587-8b04-44f8-9478-5339e3737c14/Screenshot+2024-01-03+170446.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Sew a curved seam at one side to shape the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bb26ed0-36ef-4bb7-ba96-bb1989252ce2/Screenshot+2024-01-03+170358.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top After sewing, use a long stick to turn the ties right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eced820f-e91b-4daf-9809-91621867f49b/Screenshot+2024-01-03+170539.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Connect the ties at the end of the V-neck where it meets the ruffle, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb71059d-cfec-4808-b1f9-fd6166770a56/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205842.jpg Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top And voila! Here's the final transformation. It's such a cute but sexy crop top and it's so easy to make from your old t-shirt in less than 30 minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0de6f0c-8be0-4292-81b6-08321f3e27e2/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203344.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Draw a line under the neck, at the middle of the hands. Then, cut from the hands to the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78144780-c990-44e2-84ec-dde59066f487/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203436.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top From the top, go down 23 cm and draw a line to create the main body of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2705ba2b-581b-4a66-90cf-0e9be6720558/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203516.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top After that, overlock to protect your cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac9a6a12-14cf-467d-8c98-8babc7997df7/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203553.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top At two sides of the hands, fold the fabric inside to hide the cutting. Use pins to hold your folding then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/012bf11a-a6a3-44b1-b5f7-7ebc7bd135eb/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203648.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top At the end of the t-shirt, make two rectangles with 14 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/253890bf-f5fa-4406-852f-245691fa489f/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203811.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Then, connect two rectangles together at two sides to become a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4fa0ed1d-9839-4a1c-a9e2-4209d799ba9c/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203845.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top After sewing, fold one edge of the circle inside to hide the cutting before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64695bcf-0425-46c4-9cc7-68f73e835e73/Screenshot+2024-01-03+203953.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Then, connect the circle to the main body of the crop top. Make sure two sides of the circle are equal. Use pins to fix the circle to the top of the main body then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc2bd963-b5c1-4050-9b32-a1b0130d9de1/Screenshot+2024-01-03+204107.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top After that, use an elastic band to create the ruffle for the top. Measure the width of the elastic band to know how long of the length you need to fold in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaf51c58-31f5-4638-ad57-ddfc83a84396/Screenshot+2024-01-03+204233.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top When sewing, keep a small un-sewn fabric to put the elastic band inside later. Use safety pins to put the elastic band inside the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bca0dbab-2026-4554-9427-57cc05adabed/Screenshot+2024-01-03+204322.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Then, sew two ends of the elastic band together after that and close the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2912d4f9-da21-4dd4-ad56-e68cbe244f71/Screenshot+2024-01-03+204416.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top To the end of the crop top, do the same as what you did to the top by using the elastic band to make it fit to your body when wearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6fbf2df-87cc-42a3-a08d-88087f9b535d/Screenshot+2024-01-03+204534.jpg Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top And voila! You’ve successfully transformed a simple t-shirt into a chic ruffle off the shoulder crop top. This crop top is not only cute but also easy to mix with a pant or a skirt. And isn’t it easy to make from your old t-shirt? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7770ed81-518d-4f5c-9239-9e31e657623e/Screenshot+2023-12-13+233058.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top With this DIY, use a bigger t-shirt than your size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eabd236f-4f30-488f-a2c0-b34cb281515c/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205051.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Draw a line 34 cm from the end of the t-shirt. This will be the main body of the crop top. Feel free to adjust the length to your preference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c6fcd44-fe12-493a-aced-967e057aff87/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205139.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top After overclocking, fold the top inside to hide the cutting, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9539e53-a882-44fd-b121-2ba047455106/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205216.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top From the top, go down 2 cm and draw a line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06c55572-c8ae-4cf1-8bf9-9b2fd517cce3/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205324.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top From this line, draw additional lines 1 cm apart. These will be the lines to sew the shirring later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0ef145f-5c89-4e8a-9e9f-d617719e7489/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205435.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top To make the ties, use the leftover fabric from the top of the t-shirt. Draw four rectangles each with an 8 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7aa5d1a7-141e-40b1-997a-cb830ee90246/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205521.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Fold the rectangle in half using pins, then sew. Remember to make a curved seam at one end of the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e5eefaf-0561-40d6-96ee-8cf46f761cee/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205553.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top After sewing, use a stick to turn the ties right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d784a9e6-fad1-4104-8e6f-b0b70dccbc7a/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205707.png Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top Then, fix the ties to the main body of the crop top at two sides of the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88638e59-c3dc-46cd-9cba-ebee20b151f2/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205737.jpg Blog - 3 DIY CUTE CROP TOP from T-Shirt - Refashion old T-Shirt into cute crop top It's a super easy DIY but the outcome is just so cute Which style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-pleated-skirt-from-old-shirt-rachel-green-inspried-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/105bc230-a3dd-4ffc-bb9d-f43aedd9f7b7/2.pptx.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/134abcca-5d16-4717-ab29-c5e1e50cd62e/Screenshot+2023-12-28+160516.jpg Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35e0596b-a2e4-45b7-ba49-8bcde980f88c/Screenshot+2023-12-28+160611.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] A plaid old shirt Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/681230fd-030c-4662-89ed-43a13aa48f26/Screenshot+2023-12-28+160756.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Remove the front pocket of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17a52797-9525-40cf-bddd-7f5f46e458aa/Screenshot+2023-12-28+160822.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Then, cut the hands of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42aaedd3-f5f6-43b8-abf5-43b4eb0d7003/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161234.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] At the body of the shirt, draw a straight line right under the hands and cut along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/808c1862-6a04-437e-823b-1d294ea1b4c4/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161317.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, measure the length of the skirt by checking the length of the shirt from the cutting line to the ends, which should be 37 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9de6d7f1-52fb-4851-9659-c15f378f1c8b/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161352.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Draw a line at the end of the shirt and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c63e61bc-a371-4151-b422-38e8acff491c/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161437.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Cut the button area and remove the buttons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00cb3ed6-ba19-4c08-b751-ae15a6d5bdae/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161625.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] To create the pleated look, use the fabric from the hands. Cut the end of the hand and unsew before measuring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea7dfe87-6107-44b1-86d6-1867ab04db12/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161813.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Because the length of the skirt is 37 cm, measure the same length at the hands. Then, draw 2 rectangles with a length of 37 cm and a width that is the maximum fabric of the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eef64694-860b-47d5-bf78-d11f91d953cc/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161932.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Use pins to connect 2 rectangles together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/834e3948-2625-4b21-86af-73974e0964cc/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162021.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect them to the other part from the body shirt that you cut before and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de9cd51b-9f47-4bea-9441-a4e49aed461d/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162118.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, overcast the fabric for long use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cee5aaab-beac-458a-8d74-d4138e5c57c6/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162412.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] At two sides of the main part, hide the cutting by double folding. Use pins to hold it before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45ef3cff-803d-4efd-a0f6-2354f8e7ac8c/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162502.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, from two sides of the fabric, go inside 30 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6eee93ca-1579-4335-8fb7-968ca148bbf3/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162601.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] From that mark, make other marks with 3 cm away from each other. Count 3 marks as a group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce880bb9-5e1f-4925-8e09-67b557c55bc2/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162843.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Then, fold the first mark to the third one and use a pin to hold that folding. Keep doing this to the last mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ebd7a803-a584-4ead-baa5-e0e3a5aa1b3a/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162754.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Remember that the width of your pleated folding will be half of your waist size and the extra fabric at two sides will have the same width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/196bc022-85a0-456f-baf3-71ee21040093/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162824.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] You can try it on to make sure it fits your size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d38c24ce-9ed9-4a5a-917c-733810a15122/Screenshot+2023-12-28+162721.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After that, sew the pleated part to keep your folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72e88b42-c996-45bf-8f89-6c1f4f5082cb/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163143.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Create the waistband of the skirt by using the leftover fabric from the shirt. Draw 2 rectangles with 8 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a89e6b8e-b55f-46a2-b0cb-c0126ed6d28b/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163242.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, connect each piece of fabric together using pins then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4441bd36-8808-4419-b3e6-510fe449b1d6/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163330.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, use an iron to keep your folding to create the waistband. Fold 2 sides of the fabric inside 1 cm first. Then, fold them together after. So, you’ll have the waistband with 3 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf143e01-4890-4633-8b40-039e65aee1c5/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163451.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the waistband to the main part of the skirt. A tip here is to connect one end first. Then, put 1 cm fabric of the main part inside the waistband. That means it’ll be at the same height as the folding inside the waistband. Use pins to hold it together and keep moving to the other end of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7ba6aa7-50c5-41d2-ab4f-413579537465/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163517.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] After that, all you need to do is sew slowly to make sure you have a nice seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43c0d6c7-aa49-4c95-a6ce-30ecc44a2dd6/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163725.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Now, finish the end of the skirt by folding the end of the fabric inside and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/daaa873c-39ef-4bb3-9a58-5fa9c7df7fe5/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163814.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] To determine the positions of the buttons, try the skirt on and mark the positions where you’ll install the buttons later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd105b99-ce96-456e-99b4-9876f60c1067/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163917.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] At two ends of the waistband, cut a small hole and hand-sew to make the buttonhole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed56603b-51db-44bd-8388-6a7e80663d7f/Screenshot+2023-12-28+163942.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] Then, install the buttons at the marks on the waistband that you made before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80df61e4-04fc-499e-a128-e642d6ca2a6d/Screenshot+2023-12-28+164002.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] The last step to finish this DIY is ironing at the pleated area to keep them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8ec06d4-c517-40f7-8fc6-73848b606055/Screenshot+2023-12-28+164435.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703756482275-OCN9QQMYHW48AGQAMN8C/Screenshot+2023-12-28+160539.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703756488863-NEY2UCT0WUXO1UCYQ8J9/Screenshot+2023-12-28+160554.png Blog - DIY Pleated skirt from old shirt - Rachel Green inspried [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-fitted-midi-skirt-with-leg-slit-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a3a30c7-b8ae-4b33-8a46-341da8d77e6c/49.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2e74860-8cf4-4238-b728-4ed60dd21961/Facebook+thumbnail.jpg Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa5089bb-900a-4c1d-9f16-bf8482ad88e3/Screenshot+2023-12-28+154155.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 2m of thick chiffon fabric or soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0df14682-f623-4c50-b3c2-25679b8b13c5/5.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/233b1cda-ca0f-49db-a20f-30997f039f43/522DF750-0FC5-468F-85D1-4E33AB14863D.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cea0449b-6dc0-4823-8868-3d85897a5aba/768A56E2-A90D-4902-B1EC-490AB7AE25FC.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b27630dc-8b45-4409-9b49-f1ec2e4f7c39/7.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front pattern (1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59943f4c-dad6-4199-8959-5ad6fc8cd617/8.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front pattern (2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/beacac08-582d-4d80-87a5-bd0b332376dd/Screenshot+2023-12-28+161638.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Apply the pattern to the fabric and cut along the edges. You should have four pieces of fabric: two for the front and two for the back of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a19e6f92-bac9-4ccf-b808-65f7c502c181/Screenshot+2023-12-28+165845.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin two pieces of the front together, right sides facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ace6ee3e-1c28-4783-b43f-7e006900c715/Screenshot+2023-12-28+165618.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the waistline, mark 30 cm down, which is the length from the belly button to over the crotch. This is where the slit of the skirt will start, so you only need to sew from the waistline to this mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75329ecf-da1f-4712-afe5-65f695a43193/Screenshot+2023-12-28+170232.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, fold the end fabric inside twice and sew along the edge to hem the slit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c32f294-0348-4048-95eb-786933786a93/Screenshot+2023-12-28+170851.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin the front and the back of the skirt together at the sidelines, right sides facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b851beda-bbe8-4e7c-8253-44406c59076e/Screenshot+2023-12-29+221842.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] On one sideline, mark 20 cm down from the waistline, which is the length of the zipper you will use. This is where the zipper will go, so you don’t need to sew this part yet. Just sew the rest of the sideline and the other sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/541e3956-4733-4192-a9e0-64d8bcbae773/Screenshot+2023-12-29+222238.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, fold the end of the fabric inside twice and sew along the edge to hem the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1fc84cc-6e46-4cd5-97eb-cf37bc70136b/Screenshot+2024-01-03+133216.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Measure the width of the waistline and compare it to half of your waist size. For example, my waistline is 37 cm, which is 5 cm bigger than half of my waist size. So, I need to take in 4 cm to make it fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6eafdaf-aad4-4587-80cb-3c3e4c29591a/Screenshot+2024-01-03+133733.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] To do this, I make two darts with 1 cm width and 13 cm length on both the front and the back of the skirt. Make sure the final width of the waistline is half of your waist size plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b45a568a-62b0-48a2-a8ff-95ab120f13d2/Screenshot+2023-12-29+232147.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a rectangle of fabric for the waistband. The width of the rectangle should be 8 cm, and the length should be your waist size plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2fa1a71-4d47-4b6a-be6e-e36a4bd61ded/Screenshot+2023-12-29+224732.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin one long side of the rectangle to the waistline of the skirt and sew along the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35e85cf7-4acf-4cee-87d9-9665ac395139/Screenshot+2023-12-29+225105.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, fold the other long side of the rectangle inside 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7340752-dcbf-47d5-ac5e-b5850b1726ae/Screenshot+2023-12-29+225326.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then fold it over the first seam and pin it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fec6a195-df28-45b4-b335-dc3075eecc92/Screenshot+2023-12-29+230146.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew along the edge to finish the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d18a5f7-231f-4862-8987-5847f73fdc22/Screenshot+2023-12-29+230514.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin one side of the zipper to the edge of the zipper area created earlier. Sew along the zipper teeth using a zipper foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb8ecdcc-6caf-44d9-9d27-e006de610034/Screenshot+2023-12-29+231132.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Open the zipper and repeat the same for the other side of the zipper with the other edge of the skirt. Make sure the zipper is aligned with the waistband and the slit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec7d28c-15a9-46c7-abda-9d5b88ecb892/221103735_378485636941149_2533978931439415697_n.jpg Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Midi skirt with Leg slit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2606e73-3359-42f5-8d2e-7f982cbd1299/Screenshot+2023-12-29+232417.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Follow the same steps to make the main part of the skirt but do not sew the slitted part yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a36976bf-4df8-4125-a1e8-9bb64db97b86/Screenshot+2024-01-03+140403.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Re-measure the width at the end of the skirt to make sure it’s the right size. Cut a rectangle of fabric for the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a20ea6d7-729d-4aaa-89d4-f6edaa443035/Screenshot+2023-12-29+232815.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The width of the rectangle should be 20 cm, which is the length of the ruffle that you want. The width of the rectangle should be one and a half times the width of the end of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b6821634-321e-40c3-a89e-58c608f5577f/Screenshot+2023-12-29+232958.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold one long side of the rectangle inside twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45695771-8a5e-43b6-bcad-8292cd3f9571/Screenshot+2023-12-29+233135.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew along the edge to hem it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc395f10-3ce8-47d2-adb0-231ff9ccf0f9/Screenshot+2023-12-29+234506.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] On the other long side of the rectangle, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb934592-29d0-4ea6-b306-7e1e58ba0e74/Screenshot+2024-01-03+141103.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then create a gathering fabric. Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the skirt so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3650296b-22d8-4ad7-9a09-b47239d94ba9/Screenshot+2023-12-29+235239.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin the ruffle fabric to the end of the skirt, right sides facing each other. Then, sew along the edge to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f057557-87ae-4305-b1a4-29f02705527e/Screenshot+2023-12-29+235522.png Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, finish the slitted part by folding the edge fabric inside twice and sewing it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/253538e7-0c44-4055-b0b4-1682290b190f/220696266_1664456817078462_7282322738110565272_n.jpg Blog - DIY Fitted Midi skirt with Leg slit | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle Hem Midi skirt with Leg slit https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-overall-jumpsuit-from-scratch-step-by-step-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59fa215b-8153-4026-8381-e763480fc3ea/2.pptx.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/408b173c-88be-4f3c-9c83-2b7d1fd98a1b/IMG_3511.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1bfaf45-9073-4d40-9718-081eb5541eed/Screenshot+2023-12-22+151420.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Yellow linen fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f298f842-7ddf-45eb-8220-fa0ef861f696/Pattern+%286%29.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c66b64e-4c6a-40d8-bba9-7cac4287d0a8/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9a92bdd-98e8-4c86-a9de-db63976add4c/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d18591cd-f6f4-4bed-bfff-4b59b30b7cbb/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/495aba62-8bca-4fa8-96a4-500d41258e1a/Pattern+%284%29.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d330e521-6cef-49b5-938b-9ad438cc3dd1/Pattern+%285%29.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/885e3fc3-3ee8-4332-9fd1-2e1c98fd1adc/Screenshot+2023-12-22+172648.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect two pieces of the front body together using pins, then sew. Do the same for the back body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b9a6549-0bbb-446c-b2d3-04ac867e842d/Screenshot+2023-12-22+172756.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, double fold the fabric at two sides of the front body and use pins to hold it before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/226e0052-6506-4217-992a-8097fc321cf5/Screenshot+2023-12-22+172858.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, double fold the top of the front body by folding 1 cm inside for the first fold and 2 cm inside for the second fold, then sew. Remember to do the same for the back body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e946f06d-8fac-4ee6-a172-5b6ad050c095/Screenshot+2023-12-22+173606.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting and overlocking, double fold one side of the square just like what you did to the top of the front. That is, fold 1 cm inside for the first fold and 2 cm inside for the second fold, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f1d7d1d-7779-4b7e-ad00-0d9467a29226/Screenshot+2023-12-22+174208.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Use an iron to make the folding for the pocket before installing it to the front body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36d52234-4ea8-497d-97c0-65f07b95a9ab/Screenshot+2023-12-22+174321.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The position of the big pocket will be 7 cm down from the top and 11 cm away from the center of the front body. Use pins to fix the pockets to the front body to make it easier for sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aceea7e2-5cac-453c-8546-02a04743f829/Screenshot+2023-12-22+174845.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Double fold one side of the rectangle like what you did to the big pockets before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78721107-2b6a-4b41-a357-523e62aba1a1/Screenshot+2023-12-22+174914.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Use an iron to make the folding before installing the pockets to the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cfacfea-05af-4b80-b481-008cfce08cf6/Screenshot+2023-12-22+175449.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The position for two small pockets is 12 cm down from the end of the big pockets and 6 cm from two sides of the front body. Use pins to fix the pockets to the front body and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15050c6f-f3c9-4932-9ac4-6910b40822b6/Screenshot+2023-12-22+175933.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the front and back body together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84dc1a8a-72b3-46ea-929c-0b3ba89a939d/Screenshot+2023-12-22+175934.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, move to the end of the jumpsuit and fold the fabric inside to finish the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/259cf2d9-d319-4662-990e-d2801970a0c9/Screenshot+2023-12-22+180026.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, it’s time to fix the belly of the jumpsuit. Try the jumpsuit on and mark where it’s fixed to your belly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/836b905a-8b9a-4cae-8f51-71f248e2f5d0/Screenshot+2023-12-22+180404.png Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw two rectangles with a width of 6 cm and a length of about 20 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c227c4e-0a65-4c8f-be51-11c44270ba93/IMG_3502.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew two sides of the lane together then turn it right side out before ironing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03fd0d08-1245-44a9-9d11-5d760506a7d5/IMG_3505.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, fix them into two sides of the front body of the jumpsuit then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9a6fb59-f65c-4215-9d71-12391a0c9685/IMG_3506.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw two rectangles with a width of 10 cm and a length of 17 cm. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/11b5fe6f-454e-401a-9c61-453a24594f02/IMG_3507.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Do the same as you did for the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbf49790-4f86-406a-8230-bf66695862a1/IMG_3508.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew two sides of the fabric and iron after turning them right side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85bcce87-69db-4b47-bc3c-c97c0a58ad43/IMG_3510.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, fix them into the back body of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b99fdd4-f45e-4002-92e9-a223ad6189dc/2.pptx+-+9.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703332714317-1BZ07EJR2IHLSAVORS7P/2.pptx+-+10.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703332711587-SPQU94AI25R9AX0JZLHA/2.pptx+-+10.jpeg Blog - DIY Overall Jumpsuit from Scratch - Step by step tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/refashion-old-boring-t-shirts-into-4-different-styles-of-crop-top monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4e6fed2-ba67-486d-9138-33fe8d4406b6/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top T-SHIRT TRANSFORMATION - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38c75750-6a4e-4c09-a6de-35fc2e88d368/Screenshot+2023-12-16+125603.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top White t-shirts Scissors Seam ripper Elastic band Pins Fabric chalk Measuring tape Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17d516dc-1380-4391-be5d-45472387226f/Screenshot+2023-12-16+112612.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Use a medium-sized T-shirt which is one side bigger than normal size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84256b01-44fa-4c6d-84c5-bc8cab69d0f3/Screenshot+2023-12-16+113632.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Mark a point 38 cm down from the shoulder of the T-shirt. This is the width from the shoulder to the belly button. Draw a horizontal line at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9bc3994-7965-4245-a360-2850249f65eb/Screenshot+2023-12-16+113725.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top After cutting along this line, use the leftover fabric of the t-shirt to cut a circular piece with a width of 10 cm. This will serve as the fabric hole for the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/843ad668-d3d0-42de-adcb-e5dcda7f46ff/Screenshot+2023-12-16+114001.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Fold the circular fabric in half and connect it to the end of the t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1973a50-01aa-47b4-8ddb-730965d46990/Screenshot+2023-12-16+114038.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Remember to leave a small un-sew space when sewing so you can insert the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e71b483c-9f70-4954-b081-6f86c26ac090/Screenshot+2023-12-16+114135.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Use an elastic band with a width of 4 cm for this crop top. The length should be around 60 cm, which is 4 cm shorter than your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47dfd311-0439-4564-8c9c-cd5b8df74a60/Screenshot+2023-12-16+114258.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Use a small safety pin to thread the elastic band through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65a0fd2b-2593-47e7-b16e-6046715b0b6e/Screenshot+2023-12-16+114328.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band and sew the un-sew space at the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6831bd2f-4463-46e3-9635-d71749d96ece/Screenshot+2023-12-16+114506.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top For the sleeve of the t-shirt, fold the end two times outward and sew a short seam at the top and the bottom of the sleeve to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac9440e5-9174-4e13-8d83-8e98adbb2fc5/139021073_435830787452434_3430872987063355714_n.jpg Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top And voila! You’ve successfully transformed a regular t-shirt into a sporty crop top. This DIY project is perfect for those who lead an active lifestyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d60a1c1a-6bb3-4292-89b1-4eabbb59e21e/Screenshot+2023-12-16+115303.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Use a small-sized T-shirt for this ruffle crop top. This T-shirt should not be too tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/308a3eef-c8b4-44d2-ac21-27584a221d24/Screenshot+2023-12-16+115746.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Mark a point 30 cm down from the shoulder of the t-shirt. This measurement is the width from your shoulder to under the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3dd6896b-436b-4e02-87c5-b7e24c449ce6/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120044.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top At the leftover fabric of the t-shirt, un-sew the hem at the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d364d682-e938-44dd-9e92-c8345243539f/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120108.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Check the total width of the fabric so you can divide the fabric into two equal parts. It should be 17 cm at each part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6719dd59-4d66-4673-9ffa-2fc97dcb193a/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120211.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Connect two parts together to become a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0782fb68-39f8-4b8a-be2b-dc5fe284495f/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120238.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top After that, fold one end of the circular fabric inside two times to hide the cutting and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa83c6ab-fddf-403a-886b-b9a751e90c81/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120343.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top At the other end of the circular fabric, make a loose seam by using the maximum thread stand of your sewing machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97da32cd-d701-44c4-b059-086d50c01172/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120453.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Then, put one twist to create a ruffle. Make sure the final width of the ruffle is the same as the T-shirt so you can connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56fa8e26-3abf-4508-811e-acc35f52ca3f/Screenshot+2023-12-16+120617.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Fit two sides of the t-shirt to the ruffle first then fit the rest later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48cca793-0905-4d9d-bf72-63683f855c20/138591051_3644475748964597_750589746568862245_n.jpg Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top And there you have it! You’ve skillfully turned a basic T-shirt into a pretty ruffle crop top. This DIY project is ideal for those looking to bring a sweet touch to their wardrobe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62830c8b-0658-4384-ac8f-56e5e4138bb8/Screenshot+2023-12-16+122254.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top For this third crop top, I recommend using a small-size T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54c06dcb-14a4-4afc-a331-e4da8a07a591/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124300.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Draw a straight line at the middle of the T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f656ff7-eb23-410e-9dd4-727a9e206a84/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124227.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Next, mark a point 22 cm down from the neck. This is the width from the neck to the middle of your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd0ba13f-c743-4dd4-b199-1ec9c1e106cf/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124336.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Then, cut from the end to that mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/43a32803-757b-4fcb-9c00-1b4db513f295/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124404.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Un-sew two sides of the t-shirt up to the same height of the mark at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3f8a787-93bc-4719-8e98-24589de57fbb/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124439.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top At the end of the T-shirt, fold two ends of each side together first. Then, fold two sides across each other two times to create a twist. Make sure the folding line at each side stays at the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61d934fb-8fb0-4320-a1e8-07a8cbe675bf/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124532.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Connect the folding part at each side to the upper line to close the hole between them. Remember to cut the extra fabric after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4af4ab41-ab31-4a22-b795-d24dd67d1e57/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124619.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Use pins to connect the front and the back of the t-shirt together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c705298-46e9-4c33-811c-50cb683ad909/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124640.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Then, mark at the end of the connecting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57771413-22bb-4b4c-a2f2-75b301df5982/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124724.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top From that mark, draw a horizontal line on the back of the t-shirt first. Then, draw another horizontal line at 2 cm under the first line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/809e7cde-cfd9-417b-b73c-f6ad217699d6/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124757.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top After cutting, at the second horizontal line, fold it to the first line and sew it to finish the end of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ff20758-8f06-4c86-b0d0-587d07809c00/Screenshot+2023-12-16+124818.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Finally, sew the front and the back together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28e12f0a-d25a-44ee-90e8-aedc7e05b806/138448664_1820665501427395_6161331021756347694_n.jpg Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top You’ve changed a normal t-shirt into a cool twisted crop top. This fun project is good for those who want to make their clothes a bit more exciting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b602e24-aafd-44d2-83b0-62b8d82fd5a3/Screenshot+2023-12-16+125603.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Use a medium-sized T-shirt for this chic crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/624c93c9-5d2a-4314-acd0-3ef162cc64e7/Screenshot+2023-12-16+125624.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Cut a small piece with a width of 7 cm from the end of the T-shirt. This will be used to make the ruffle for the sleeve of the crop top. Make sure the width of the t-shirt is larger than the width of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d88a086d-2fb1-48f1-bdb1-a29a2d260319/Screenshot+2023-12-16+125835.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Next, create a loose seam at the other end of the rectangle to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bde18e3-6252-47b6-b86f-c4dbcc6a364f/Screenshot+2023-12-16+125857.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Check to ensure the width of the ruffle matches the width of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68b2e768-12e1-4b4e-958e-40fed64d7bbf/Screenshot+2023-12-16+125930.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top At the sleeve, un-sew the seam at the end first. If your sleeve is long, you can cut it off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28ddb479-be0a-477d-85bd-610bdf4d86e1/Screenshot+2023-12-16+130558.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Connect the ruffle part to the end of the sleeve and sew it to the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0c8680b-0b0f-4b74-be42-0c03fd6f54c1/Screenshot+2023-12-16+130753.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top To create a new ending for the crop top, draw a line 5 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96ceaaa9-db34-41ef-a0ad-b1934d17ebb5/Screenshot+2023-12-16+130834.png Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top Fold the ending line to the line you just drew and sew it. To make it look nicer, make two seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fffd41e-84bc-4a42-8883-bee7809347cb/138831113_493822138275265_7915891608146504038_n.jpg Blog - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top And there you have it! I’ve completed this DIY project, creating a unique ruffle sleeve crop top that’s not just different, but also symbolizes strength. Which style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/transform-mens-shirt-into-overall-dress-diy-overall-dress monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2e19012-5162-454e-b200-a61b449eaf49/2.pptx.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress DIY Overall Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ae9cc33-d567-4d71-ab56-fab71dcac4c3/Screenshot+2023-12-19+234728.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/793abce8-e0de-4fbd-bc8c-6558c2e23760/Screenshot+2023-12-19+221621.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Men’s shirt Fabric scissors Seam ripper Tape measure Chalk Sewing machine Elastic Pins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a88518e5-561e-4e4b-81d6-50f0b8b54eb8/Screenshot+2023-12-19+224645.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Draw a straight line at the top of the shirt, right under the button neck. Then, cut from the hand to that drawing line. This will give you the main part of the overall dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9c31cea-67c5-4a9a-bab5-0a2d8506b8d6/Screenshot+2023-12-19+224726.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Next, un-sew the front pocket of the original men’s shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bef23599-588f-4d3d-a23c-927fefb9ac92/Screenshot+2023-12-19+224820.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress At the border of the button area, go to the left 15 cm and mark there. Do the same for the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b685c687-6ed8-4160-a0ff-271c92d0184e/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225003.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress From the first mark, go down 24 cm and mark the second one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b69acd4c-d05f-4491-ae71-2e0574a337a5/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225118.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Then from there, go out 7 cm to mark the third one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3f8fb32-74bb-4124-b38c-d436c38c7f7a/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225145.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Now, draw an arc line from the first mark to the third one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/163036b1-6cd9-4335-aa37-ed46ca689513/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225236.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress From the third mark, draw straight down to the end of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2d06c1f-d7ca-4931-a82f-35d7dbd613e5/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225327.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress From the drawing line, go out 5 cm each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cee4c4a4-588c-430e-a8af-e5dd752a03a1/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225409.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Then draw the line from the third mark to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66ca7416-8e08-491e-9627-635a5ae8bda7/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225511.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress After that, draw the line to connect two ends at two sides together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1923ae9b-ea97-497f-92b8-da297eb740fc/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225626.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress After cutting by the drawing line, you will have the main part, the front and the back of the overall dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c589df39-efb6-4c28-881f-6c1e866a47a9/Screenshot+2023-12-19+225847.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress From the border at each side, go inside 15 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20bddb91-af4f-4475-8be1-13111b4c096e/Screenshot+2023-12-19+230034.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Then draw the line from there to the third mark. This will create a triangle at the top of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18dc14bd-cbe5-4f47-ac77-2dd42f7d374b/Screenshot+2023-12-19+230101.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Overcast the front and the back of the dress to protect the fabric and your cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7b1e68b6-0455-42eb-80ac-e10d72f8a917/Screenshot+2023-12-19+230248.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress At the top of the front, fold the fabric inside to hide the cutting and use pins to hold your folding. Remember not to fold too much fabric inside as it could hide a button hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/646c54e9-262d-4732-a6c6-f012b64a88c2/Screenshot+2023-12-19+230332.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Do the same at two sides of the hand part and sew together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95b9bcec-5e1d-4cf8-8dda-a496423437cf/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231045.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Draw a trapezium on the fabric from one hand of the dress. The trapezium should be 30 cm high and 20 cm wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/654cae2d-9de6-4ac9-84ee-8191c249c6a6/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231139.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress After cutting, overcast the pockets to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb154cc9-ee63-4a24-bb51-a7526c1f89fc/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231215.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Use an iron to help keep the folding of the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5f2ea8d-2ca2-44fb-bd63-bbafe515f5dd/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231304.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Sew one side of the pocket that will be the open area before fixing the pockets to the front of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7956f90-5f93-44bc-905e-5dbf980026fb/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231458.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress From the end of the dress, go up 5 cm. And from the body of the button area, go to the left or right 3 cm. The pockets will be 5 cm higher than the end of the dress and 3 cm away from the button area. Use pins to fix the pockets to the front of the dress, then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/742d924e-cab5-43fa-8073-01e36330f054/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231613.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Use pins to fix the pockets to the front of the dress, then sew them together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a17e2cd6-dc61-44db-a643-79981c4ac2dc/Screenshot+2023-12-19+231808.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Move to the back of the dress. Fold the fabric inside and use pins to hold the folding before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17cc18a3-6cd7-44fb-b288-2c3b77c0c3c0/Screenshot+2023-12-19+232004.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress After sewing, connect the front and the back together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3227a5f6-7150-4943-abb1-34539168bcd7/Screenshot+2023-12-19+232106.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Then, move to the end of the dress. Fold the fabric inside to hide the cutting. Use pins to hold the folding and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccb1810f-abd9-40b7-aaec-dd0966380bf5/Screenshot+2023-12-19+232351.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Next, make the bands for the overall dress by using the fabric from the hand part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fddad49-1354-4642-8ad7-7e18a4002fd4/Screenshot+2023-12-19+232634.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Make 4 pieces of the fabric with a size of 7 cm high and about 30 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce3ee65f-2cf3-4304-be9a-9ec23858f9a7/Screenshot+2023-12-19+233232.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Connect two pieces together at one end by sewing, then fold the fabric together to make the band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7607c50-5cac-4468-8dcd-4ba9ae16dc91/Screenshot+2023-12-19+233343.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Use a safety pin to turn the band right side out. Then, iron it to keep it straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e118af56-273a-44f8-9f75-54ae278a4745/Screenshot+2023-12-19+233440.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress Now, connect the bands to the dress. Connect the bands to the top of the back first, then connect them to the front. Note: don’t put the bands straight up to the back. Keep them inclined to two sides of the back so it will be easy to reach to the front of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4359b982-3115-4411-8996-6c5eb9453d8f/Screenshot+2023-12-19+233544.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress At the front of the dress, make two button holes at two sides of the top. Then, hand-sew them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/739ce12f-1084-4bce-8033-ea6ca20d761d/Screenshot+2023-12-19+233704.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress After that, install the button to the bands. Because the bands are a little longer than needed, the buttons will be higher than the end of the band. You can wear the dress to check where you can put the button on the bands before installing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5bc5510-003e-45e3-8899-1f2460e2ec20/Screenshot+2023-12-19+234125.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress - Make it stand out DIY Overall Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703004530150-LJU9BNF9ZVTJTRWM2DET/Screenshot+2023-12-19+234208.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703004523531-5M1K2VJQZACDTV8WHJ2W/Screenshot+2023-12-19+234136.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1703004526120-SBJZEQSLAVAKF8XCYHSF/Screenshot+2023-12-19+234150.png Blog - Transform Men's shirt into Overall dress - DIY Overall dress https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-open-back-crop-top-from-old-t-shirt-turn-your-boring-t-shirt-into-the-sexy-crop-top monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54a600c4-1376-447e-8ab5-11ec694cbc53/5.pptx.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3108d0c1-34dd-4fd9-9db9-1a45320de5c5/Screenshot+2023-12-13+225843.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top T-shirt Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk Scissors Pins Sewing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90c85ab4-d7d3-4657-a905-cce16a498ccc/Screenshot+2023-12-13+115636.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top For this rounded open back crop top, use a tight-fitting T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6d11d3f-f260-4fe4-903e-b446e45bfcc3/Screenshot+2023-12-13+120424.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Start by measuring the length you want to make your new top and mark it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2652b0d9-f674-405e-9184-dcb66e10aec6/Screenshot+2023-12-13+120739.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Use a pair of scissors to cut straight across the T, making it the perfect length for your crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2feb011-1416-497f-a0cd-038a3867cce8/Screenshot+2023-12-13+121101.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Measure 4 inches from the bottom of your top and fold the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4375b8f-3905-46f8-b15b-9943b9e165f6/Screenshot+2023-12-13+121242.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Pin the fold in place and sew two seams to hold the fold securely and keep it neat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99614163-e707-4d90-84fc-2bb7ec783f9a/Screenshot+2023-12-13+121410.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Turn the T right side out and mark the middle of the back. Draw a straight line down the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/adb67fe3-0e6e-4057-b87b-3b89f4b2edbe/Screenshot+2023-12-13+121544.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Once you have a line down the middle, measure 12 cm on each side and draw another two lines down. Make sure that all your lines are 24 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57674a1f-d89c-43f0-b16d-ba128736d659/Screenshot+2023-12-13+121625.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Then draw a curve using your lines as a guide and cut to create the gorgeous open back for your new top. The open back definitely makes this piece a show-stopper! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbb65b18-23aa-46a7-b2b1-10f2b76bf0c4/Screenshot+2023-12-13+121802.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Turn the shirt inside out again for this next step. Measure around the gap you just cut and create a 2 cm fold all the way around. Hold the fold in place with pins and then sew it down. This will definitely give your open back a perfect finish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61828cc5-d65e-476f-9bd6-f09eab9ebfd5/Screenshot+2023-12-13+123653.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top To create the ties, use the extra T-shirt fabric and cut two strips with a 3 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3380cccd-ae32-4383-9089-64aab838d4c0/Screenshot+2023-12-13+123826.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Then sew two ends of the fabric strips together to make one long tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1232576-5eda-4042-9797-cfbbd40ef2b8/Screenshot+2023-12-13+123936.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Fold two of the sides towards the middle and then fold the strip in half to make the tie. Make sure you pin the fold in place as you work your way along the long strip of fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d53eb2e5-2605-4c5c-8638-7f2afbc0c512/Screenshot+2023-12-13+174619.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Once you have folded the whole piece, hop back on over to your sewing machine and sew the fold in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7218013b-656a-40f7-8b1a-5aae1d9d7423/Screenshot+2023-12-13+174211.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Attach a safety pin to one end of the tie and thread it through the channel you created in the back earlier. The tie is a stunning detail that adds so much to this open back crop top! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8ef6898-516c-40f4-8509-77ece75df7c7/118681835_312143269869563_3809412545287371121_n.jpg Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top This crop top is so easy to make. It’s definitely got a business in the front, party in the back look! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e59dedda-5418-44ef-9912-6f03a90266fa/Screenshot+2023-12-13+230006.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top For this second crop top style, once again cut a small-sized T to get the cropped look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92b0f06a-c497-443d-acff-69d3c9ad260c/Screenshot+2023-12-13+230058.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Turn the T-shirt over and draw a line down the middle of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8cc6e8ea-b953-42bf-b0f9-6b1d3c2e407f/Screenshot+2023-12-13+230621.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Measure 2 cm from the bottom of the centerline and mark on both sides. Then draw a line from your 2 cm marking to the top of the middle line. If you want a more open back, extend your second markings by more than 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39f3115d-75c8-4268-9a00-56349d4bf461/Screenshot+2023-12-13+231347.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Next, cut along your markings to create this fun and flirty, open back top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8aefcec-5001-4928-b99e-7cdb0463f75c/Screenshot+2023-12-13+231447.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top In this step, fold the edges of your new back inwards. Pin them in place and then sew along your pinned line. This step will definitely give your crop top a nice clean finish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/597b4317-44fe-4049-adee-043facf6914d/Screenshot+2023-12-13+231553.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top To give your crop top a little extra detail, mark 10 cm from each side and make a few small folds at the marking. Sew over the folds to give your new top the perfect fitted look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2cf0f9e-418e-4d4d-8300-08b65a9c30d7/Screenshot+2023-12-13+232132.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Once again with that extra fabric cut two strips, each with a 3 cm width. Connect the strips together to make one long piece! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ddac9d9-f962-4efc-813b-8d87230cfc07/Screenshot+2023-12-13+232237.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top To give your crop top the glam-up it needs, attach the long strip of fabric to the bottom front of your top, making sure there are equal amounts of fabric hanging off of each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7077afaa-fa0d-4afb-819d-081bc2a69375/Screenshot+2023-12-13+232513.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Now that you’ve sewed on your strip, fold it just like you did for the first crop top to create an amazing tie for this new top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/615dd051-63db-4aaf-9874-88e1826b810d/Screenshot+2023-12-13+232430.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Finally, don’t forget to add a button and buttonhole to the neck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15e8f170-a0a7-486a-9f8f-a3aa197b1340/118787047_338105963941295_5529186827659421950_n.jpg Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top The tie and the open back definitely add a bit of flirtiness to this stunning crop top! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7770ed81-518d-4f5c-9239-9e31e657623e/Screenshot+2023-12-13+233058.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top For this third gorgeous crop top, I recommend using a medium-size T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69bf4b8c-8419-464d-b3c6-3b8dd2619f4d/Screenshot+2023-12-13+233250.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Start by marking a line at 40 cm in the front and then turn the T over and draw two diagonal lines from the neckline to the center bottom of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36204866-e9b1-46cb-95e2-44c804c35ee3/Screenshot+2023-12-13+233414.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Then draw another two diagonal lines from the center of your shirt, meeting the center bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe50eeda-f5d5-4c54-82bd-a8a027dbfdf2/Screenshot+2023-12-13+234234.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Get out your scissors and cut along your markings including at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7dfa68c-400f-4c03-a365-d3e276f96986/Screenshot+2023-12-13+234314.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top Now that you have cropped your top, cut out the neckline of the T-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d03c03ee-f128-4cf8-8dae-b4f35df0c646/Screenshot+2023-12-13+234530.png Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top To give your new top an amazing finish and to avoid any fraying, double fold all the cut edges inwards. Pin them and then hope on over to your sewing machine to sew the folds in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66709543-e01f-470f-bd65-e4f084b9d469/118764169_355888142256354_8029643455357395844_n.jpg Blog - DIY OPEN BACK CROP TOP from old T-Shirt - Turn your boring t-shirt into the sexy crop top This crop top is so fun and cute. I just adore it! Which style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-dress-refashion-mens-shirt-into-puff-sleeve-dress-how-to-make-square-neck-dress monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ced8186-1f9e-42ad-bef6-f338a4225faf/Screenshot+2023-12-08+225710.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress DIY Puff sleeve dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f675042-0ba3-4b71-a565-93c4482a4810/Screenshot+2023-12-08+225637.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3a3790e-a17d-4e0b-8326-5010e43cb79b/Screenshot+2023-12-08+220646.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Men’s button-down long-sleeve shirt Fabric scissors Seam ripper Tape measure Chalk Sewing machine Elastic Pins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bfd4a29b-9f67-4c56-b76e-73c083e5f4c1/Screenshot+2023-12-08+220819.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Cut the sleeves off of the shirt. Cut as close to the seam as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1717fe2-e7c5-4c51-9c74-488f6e909cc3/Screenshot+2023-12-08+220843.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then remove the pocket with a seam ripper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5992231-c6ea-4179-9370-0befb3bd2fbc/Screenshot+2023-12-08+220956.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Mark a line at the top of the shirt just under the collar. This will create a square neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b5b5306-5af5-44e0-a9de-fd873a62f419/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221032.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, mark 13 cm from either side of the center of the button along the line I had already drawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d42bc78d-8da9-4f7a-bad2-97f09d1e4a00/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221406.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Next, mark 5 cm down from the two marks I just made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4611be6-98f0-4bb4-8f8c-9d131d15642d/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221216.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, measure 9 cm out from each of the last markings and marked it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/007c9be7-6d1f-4ea9-b33e-87f8302c7254/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221302.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Next, mark a straight line from the last mark to the marks at the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a83a5a46-610b-4641-b3be-991bb5161411/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221452.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress From there, mark a line straight down from the last mark all the way to the bottom of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d5c1c2e-72e1-44cb-aa1b-83b6fd20b9b8/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221725.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Next, measure 5 cm out from the bottom of each of these lines. Then, connect a line from these marks to the top of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6fd86c5e-a318-4617-8188-c37775625d40/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221810.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, mark a line across the bottom of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8360682d-fc4e-431a-b394-b06e5b24f03a/Screenshot+2023-12-08+221954.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Cut along the pattern lines that I had drawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a0534d5-1bda-4217-a4a1-508c8004586d/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222149.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Unbutton the top button of the shirt and fold it down twice on the backside. This will create a nice hem that will hide where I cut the fabric. Be careful not to accidentally hid the buttonhole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86413dde-8272-4aa2-8a63-2c57d91c5502/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222519.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Repeat this along the backside of the body of the dress. Then, sew it down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff64c051-e697-4fd2-9768-34fb0b8a10ac/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222550.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress For the rest of the pattern, overlock the edges of the fabric to protect it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0fe0dec-452f-46ae-bf51-81a180b38d5a/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222656.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Measure and mark 38 cm from the top edge of the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78c657a7-4be8-437a-8a9d-08608ebe61dd/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222740.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, mark a straight line down from there and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97f0d421-0625-45a5-9861-cd312f66cf95/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222822.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Cut along the seam of the sleeve and then cut out the seam entirely. Repeat this process on the other sleeve as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/866e7d31-7314-4fe3-bf93-9ca773d8116b/Screenshot+2023-12-08+222907.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Overlock all of the cut ends of the fabric to protect it. This will stop any fraying that may occur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7862528e-2231-4d2a-b113-9b044383bf82/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223034.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, measure 1.5 cm from the edge of the curved part of the sleeve, folded it over, and pinned it in place. This will be where I’ll thread the elastic through to create the puffed sleeve. Make sure to check that you continue folding over the right amount as you go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1327563-6feb-4aa7-91cc-972da169b762/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223134.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Sew the hem and inserted the elastic. Attach a safety pin to each side of the elastic to make it easier to thread it through while also making sure that the other end doesn’t get lost inside the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/491c59c5-9513-4e7c-8712-c6b0e794280a/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223221.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Next, sew the two ends of the elastic to the fabric and cut off the excess elastic. Repeat this process on the other sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00ee9236-b7e0-46b2-aff2-17d15cb1f6cf/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223443.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Attach the sleeves to the front and back pieces of the dress with the right sides facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75561edd-bdf7-440e-8441-f3077c6c83af/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223603.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Turn the dress inside out, with the right sides facing each other. Then, pin the pieces together along the body and sleeves of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07941a61-e1d9-4d09-85eb-afa66f9ae533/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223713.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Sew the body and sleeves together. This part is all straight lines, so it’s not difficult to sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad2c6f10-be08-4742-882a-a12508ffae3c/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223805.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Fold and pin 1.5 cm of fabric at the end of the sleeves. Then, sew it down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a43b583a-d0a8-45ab-8460-d93f4472eaf3/Screenshot+2023-12-08+223920.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Leave a small space where the seam of the sleeve was to allow me to insert the elastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9097b7e2-8114-4887-b425-e0dfbd65d3f7/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224052.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Insert elastic the same way I had for the tops of the sleeves a few steps ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7dba56f7-c4a5-4a29-b05d-e520d776b5a3/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224238.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Fold over a hem, pin it, and sew it down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d8113dd-9e95-4b24-8358-f3f1588c30b5/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224432.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress To add some fit to the bust of the dress, I try it on inside out and pin where I need to take it in. Repeat the process on the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49be195f-1564-43bc-ae4b-8264bf209c40/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224511.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, measure to make sure that the pins were placed evenly and that I was removing the same amount of fabric on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/558f4ec1-dd92-424d-b9d0-1e5b74f5c3dd/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224624.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Mark either side of the fabric that I wanted to sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4dc990fc-53d4-4587-8682-8251db3a3145/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224651.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Then, mark the center of those two marks and measure 8 cm up and down from it and mark there as well. This will allow me to make the triangles needed to fit the bust of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/666b85ef-fd5e-4deb-93c9-e7d2e1710e3b/Screenshot+2023-12-08+224651.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress Fold the fabric over itself and emphasize the line that I need to sew. Repeat this process on the other side of the front of the dress, and then on both sides of the back of the dress as well. Then, sew the parts I had marked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8e91ee3-99df-48b7-bdf4-2a91b69f85c4/Screenshot+2023-12-08+225533.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress - Make it stand out DIY Puff Sleeve Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1702051109487-O6XORE0BK34HUN5JOIE0/Screenshot+2023-12-08+225538.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1702051115509-C6YB67ACUCN4FWAZHQG7/Screenshot+2023-12-08+225602.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve dress - Refashion Men's Shirt into puff sleeve dress - How to make Square neck dress https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-smock-dress-from-scratch-a-perfect-summer-dress-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2c3fc6b-28ea-47ff-ac51-2146f5ae34b2/162947341_141665844455063_906074014753420083_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] DIY Puff Sleeve Smock Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4896e2ac-1460-426a-97f9-12852f9c1389/Screenshot+2023-12-06+163113.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] 2.5m of loose linen Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/665a024d-b18a-4bc2-abce-b639514fbd9a/Pattern+%286%29.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2d4dea0-b3dc-4391-af9c-aff36f13b5f6/Pattern+%284%29.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The main bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/393e68fa-79ca-409d-9976-2e0eed416202/Pattern+%285%29.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The hand pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/772001e0-1e2e-4272-89b2-a4c92419e653/Screenshot+2023-12-06+174756.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, fold the top of the main body double time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e4effb1-8301-4753-87ec-d22ac5da98c4/Screenshot+2023-12-06+174840.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Draw a horizontal line at 20 cm down from the top. It’s the width from your upper to under the breast plus 5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed79054c-4daa-41be-a90f-4a77154396ee/Screenshot+2023-12-06+175038.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Then, draw another lines 1 cm away from each other to make the shirring after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4cfc691-5ef7-40cf-bc3f-09aff6fbce47/Screenshot+2023-12-06+175211.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Use the elastic thread at the under thread to create the shirring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26ead48e-ca3f-4e3b-b288-73b73778dad4/Screenshot+2023-12-06+175320.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] To the rest of the main body, overlock by using the zigzag stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25b0e8a5-ab50-4a73-98fa-7260887aff99/Screenshot+2023-12-06+180730.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, overlock to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/146dd705-def0-4f52-a993-f3f54caead40/Screenshot+2023-12-06+180903.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Draw a horizontal line at 4 cm under the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/386716b4-8c83-4d47-9b6e-7c8646e71546/Screenshot+2023-12-06+181001.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Then fold the fabric to that line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edf82ff1-9ac9-4655-9380-b1de0e5e8be5/Screenshot+2023-12-06+181039.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Check the width of the elastic to make sure you will have enough space to put it inside after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab5b7e6e-ebbe-4181-86d8-7591840bb6ea/Screenshot+2023-12-06+181325.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Use the elastic band with around two times the width from the shoulder to open the breast… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02325242-9098-4951-85cf-49abd1b08ef1/Screenshot+2023-12-06+181543.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] …to go through the fabric hole you just created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a795e56f-a5aa-4461-98db-62f0c536a1ec/Screenshot+2023-12-06+181734.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Then, sew two sides of the elastic to the fabric to keep them stay there. It’s the top of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ca1e9d5-0f30-4bfd-8a58-9bf77a250020/Screenshot+2023-12-06+182135.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Moving to the bottom of the hand, draw a horizontal line at 10 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a976339b-3b20-4fc1-9267-022111716d69/Screenshot+2023-12-06+183554.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Cut a small rectangle with 3 cm width and 60 cm length which is the same length of the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d006eca6-c2c6-4d10-9cf0-81fe1b34b362/Screenshot+2023-12-06+213045.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Fix that rectangle to the line you drew before that. Then, sew two sides of the rectangle to create the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad501700-0201-40c9-a194-07a24063c235/Screenshot+2023-12-06+213312.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Use the elastic band with the length of the wrist plus 4 cm to go through the fabric hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d72726fe-85f5-4211-af56-a6100dc79313/Screenshot+2023-12-06+213207.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Then, sew two sides of the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27123ed8-cd2a-4224-8efe-78e09d8a6156/Screenshot+2023-12-07+012342.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the main body and two hands of the dress together at the hand area. Use the pins to hold them before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3536de7f-64c3-440e-930a-8ad976843c2f/Screenshot+2023-12-07+012509.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] After that, connect two sides of the hand and two sides of the main body together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9950a534-a3ee-4fe8-ba66-526b154076fa/Screenshot+2023-12-07+012610.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the hand, fold the fabric inside two times and sew to finish the hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/293ca5d5-5f71-4c95-93e8-751fee97ddb6/Screenshot+2023-12-07+012701.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] Do the same for the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd85db0b-91a5-4f12-87a0-49df3e66d2cb/118807997_1267939160213151_6315869003250555298_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Puff Sleeve Smock Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96037c86-8e6c-46be-8b05-df06a497f1ef/118192724_637304563864515_7645649325266699383_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve smock dress from scratch - A perfect summer dress [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-vintage-wrap-dress-from-scratch-making-a-beautiful-dress-in-the-most-simple-way-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/721bf188-e26a-423a-b46a-89801418d49f/173525604_291711949253116_5909527205641129224_n.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] DIY Cottagecore Maxi Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc8eabb3-40fd-4b9e-8157-ebba7916fc47/204520435_845171263019411_3329980201114125223_n.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f5be283-f1a5-4cbd-b2d4-e672342f1e9b/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190054.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] 3m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbf77a39-21ec-4d6a-b2ea-04f68b6a87b0/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bae4815-ace1-434f-bdbf-aa82966fa7e4/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e139650b-0c3d-4596-a72d-3a8dc491e81f/5.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f53bcdb-4c46-4930-b3de-32a83262eca2/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The bottom pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03d53d5b-1c7e-4202-abe1-7791fed95e89/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190318.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Apply the pattern to the fabric and cut one back pattern and two front patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27e0151a-3215-437a-a317-90e4fd047981/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190414.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Connect the back and the front bodice together at the shoulder line and at the underarm line. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9c07786-42ee-404d-aec6-590b441df966/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190527.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Next, we’re going to make the depth of the breast area. If you have a small breast, you can just make one bust with 2 cm width. However, if your breast is larger, you should make the bust bigger or even make two bust darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6675a7b0-96ac-4fcc-9f6a-0e4d1ae95d87/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190713.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Due to the bust darts, the end of the pattern is not straight anymore, so cut the extra one after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc2536b5-dd67-409c-b4c2-835e74443571/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190816.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] To hem the neck of the dress, cut along the rectangle with 3 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67670e43-8a80-45ef-a4fb-e3e147b192ad/Screenshot+2023-12-04+190907.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Connect the long fabric to the neck and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4086723-ae21-4489-8b91-47fa346d7693/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191041.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, make another understitching seam to keep the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c25e0f92-f60e-445b-8ee1-3462eb0ec72f/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191121.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end of the long fabric two times inside. Then, sew to finish the hem for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/deed48d3-2929-4c99-96be-134bdebab2de/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191241.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] To make the folding look for the sleeve, cut two rectangles with 8 cm width and 36 cm length which is the width of the end sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc66857f-b23a-4d26-abf4-a612a2c54f0c/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191312.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Then, sew two width lines together to create a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9589ea10-5716-4082-95c6-3354c0495e51/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191445.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, fold two ends of the line together. However, keep them around 1 cm away from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8fa3185-f2ab-46f8-8fb4-4cb5af6fa7e6/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191558.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Then, connect the short length to the end of the sleeve and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b472134a-cc81-4d15-8de1-8cc358259629/Screenshot+2023-12-04+191811.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] After that seam, fold the longer length inside to hide the end fabric and make the second seam. By doing this way, both sides of the sleeve will look nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b77c5c7-85a1-4407-90d6-4459fb677827/Screenshot+2023-12-04+194739.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] To make the waistband and the ties for the dress, cut four pieces of long rectangle with 5 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82173a33-1008-4d77-896f-74a49c615f06/Screenshot+2023-12-04+194951.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Connect 2 pieces together with the top bodice at the middle. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95b98fe5-4c04-4812-a819-d888d8c8b77a/Screenshot+2023-12-05+000327.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Make an understitching seam after the first one to keep the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36180b5d-5496-4531-8821-3216e00b8b6a/Screenshot+2023-12-05+000538.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Cut a long and big rectangle according to the pattern instructions above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/742763d3-788f-47bb-a79f-6de3472f5d65/Screenshot+2023-12-05+000656.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] At the width line, make a loose seam by using the maximum thread strands with your straight stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b034188-a39b-4927-935d-1a5caaa02a4c/Screenshot+2023-12-05+000746.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the length of the puffiness is the same with the end of the top bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23e8db10-48ad-4d42-bfbe-b2b85873e9ec/Screenshot+2023-12-05+000842.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] After that, fold the end fabric of the rest rectangles to finish the bottom part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96b1e8b4-60c0-47e4-9bda-7c3d6f9a240e/Screenshot+2023-12-05+001307.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Connect the top and the bottom of the dress together at the waist. Connect the bottom part to the outside waist first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0b3b739-3c63-4fd1-b988-1657226d70dd/Screenshot+2023-12-05+001008.png Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] Then, fold the inside waist to hide the end fabric inside and make the next seam to finish the waist and also the ties of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1701710250064-ZDUGYW7IUIBQFY5GQOQ1/160328146_267839361592853_6131060361506552225_n.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1701710652739-3J3I7NBENIIP6EMV338P/166113956_223036749572402_8928407880486325490_n.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4023cf9d-2f6e-4337-ba9d-abcd16c101e7/161378935_192077262361494_7448803219640851782_n.jpg Blog - DIY Vintage Wrap Dress from scratch | Making a beautiful dress in the most simple way [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-milkmaid-dress-sleeveless-midi-version-puff-sleeve-version-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-seexk monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee4d3de0-c2d0-4c68-a1a4-ae84c8a11bfe/DIY+MILKMAID+DRESS+%28Sleeveless+midi+version+%26+Puff+sleeve+version%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3eba492b-c1c6-4f4e-a948-10866ade3acf/Jess+Dang+DIY+%281%29.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Stretchy fabrics Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3d3ebc24-b835-4e86-bece-5f395b6d96ec/2.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc47bbc0-37bb-462c-9fb1-13456384841e/3.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60fa29f1-745c-4ba6-87a6-8b1b1f529670/4.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21362f24-4a2a-4f4b-865b-07f5de1ebb3b/5.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c156f926-e07f-4aee-a733-34de196480a3/6.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3237bb00-42be-4299-9a3d-62129a9a7f11/7.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6d2d56b-f3ac-4d3d-bff0-3916646a8d62/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.32.38.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Apply the body pattern to the fabric and trace along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3ef1900-46eb-4040-9376-63105030e1aa/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.33.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) On the first straight line, which is the underbust line, draw a line 1 cm below it for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ec54e3a-b10b-4865-82f8-ccc7ccce512b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.34.29.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the pattern at that line to create the front pattern of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/526c7455-1fd3-4b9f-bacb-e139100b226d/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.35.51.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) After cutting, there will be both the front and back parts of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f21a142-297a-4191-a770-a7e76aebc07f/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.36.23.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Use the same way with the body pattern to make the bust area pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f908323d-7db9-4bff-b580-7f138a3914c9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.37.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) After preparing two pieces for the bust area pattern, connect them together on one side, around 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fcbefe7f-706e-4aa3-9bed-eb0b468eec9a/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.39.18.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Leave the rest as the open area of the bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc5de31d-e05d-4319-a184-eea3920b96c9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.52.29.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) At the top of the bust area, draw a horizontal line 3 cm below the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c91a461-b524-4326-ad9d-e453f170ad05/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.52.54.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the top of the fabric down to this line and sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73d52b95-98e5-4e33-986a-c219d418bc51/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.53.54.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Cut a long rectangle with a width of 3.5 cm and a length of around 50 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e05d1fdb-fb98-440c-9a20-9dd9e2455461/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+14.54.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold in the edges first, then fold again and sew to secure, creating a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/619dd942-245e-484f-a21e-39ef88af77e9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.27.13.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) After sewing, cut the tie in half to create two separate ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b1b0107-08c5-4e2d-95fc-251ea604f91b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.32.45.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Then put them into two fabric holes at the top of the bust area part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80f5bf4a-24a7-45d1-bde2-fedd9124e485/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.33.58.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) At the bottom of the bust area, make a loose seam to create gathering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1d6d6e5-662d-40f9-9cce-4e3b48df9167/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.34.09.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Make sure the final width of this part is 35 cm (half the underbust measurement) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48a1e034-e097-401c-9bb0-fa447025016b/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.36.21.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Then connect it to the top of the front body part, aligning it evenly on both sides. This completes the front part of the dress after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7db3f7c7-f62c-4a49-8c85-6be03711e5a6/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.37.46.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Next, connect the front and back of the dress together at the sideline, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/944d7dfe-7955-4267-a7f7-0680d8eb75ce/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.38.36.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) To finish the hem of the dress, fold the edge inward twice and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed2a36de-91a8-43b4-912e-3e5348cdfc19/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.38.51.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Cut a long rectangle with a width of 4 cm and a length of around 100 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b67635b8-4026-4b19-8526-f53d91fc1859/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.39.59.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Attach the center of this rectangle to the center back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6bb91631-8b02-4e6e-b286-755ad8596a43/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.40.13.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/476d040c-7e93-4aca-8c55-901fd7b72a58/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.41.32.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the fabric inward twice with 0.5 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccd8193e-a85d-4310-80b1-5ec2bdb72434/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.42.14.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) At the top of the back, mark 7 cm in from both ends; these marks will be the tie positions from the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1f0f5ba-4cfa-4737-9404-e398594fdc83/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.42.49.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Make sure the length of the tie from the front to these marks is sufficient to hold the dress when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4aa63d0-578f-47c5-a8bc-bea47fd244ea/DIY+MILKMAID+DRESS+%28Sleeveless+midi+version+%26+Puff+sleeve+version%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2362892-7c93-4684-b64e-341ed66d9ba5/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.49.47.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) To make the front body part of the dress, use the current body pattern, folding the end of the pattern to make it shorter for a length above the knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b442ee6b-3e8a-49f5-a62f-29131835eafe/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.57.25.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the top of the body pattern at the underbust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa4227a2-f913-477a-9410-4e8df874e7f3/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+15.56.06.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) After tracing along, this completes the front body part of the dress. Follow the same method as for the sleeveless midi dress to make the front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7e393a6-3423-4304-94fc-ef79a0433400/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.05.02.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) For the back part, use the bust area pattern, applying it to the top of the body pattern at the underbust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79c3e174-9580-4446-a1af-c2a2f97fcf17/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.09.31.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) After cutting, draw a horizontal line 3 cm below the top of the back body part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c3ace77-b2e7-4fe7-8c47-1ae76763bc88/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.10.18.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the fabric edge to this line and sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1be7179f-9b43-4165-99aa-c4778336fbf9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.10.37.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Use a 1 cm wide elastic band, around 30 cm long https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a2a46ea-b427-4634-95b4-9b441b9dcff7/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.10.54.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) And insert it through the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/27e1ca33-8ea4-4072-8f3f-95c0bcd06eb8/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.11.33.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Sew the elastic ends to the channel's ends to secure it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/649c3e7b-aa0e-4cca-95aa-81a48cd6638f/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.11.50.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Connect the front and back of the dress at the sides, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a40d3d4-2397-4c80-9381-466557a1e287/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.12.08.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Finish the dress hem by folding the edge twice and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/361eee92-ea4b-4498-8711-21824325bed5/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.14.29.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) To make puff sleeves, cut a rectangle measuring 30 cm in length (sleeve length) and 60 cm in width (twice the sleeve width). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/660eb37e-da59-45d9-9a3e-22a048d3a7a5/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.14.54.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the rectangle in half along the width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddd47d5c-4bb5-4058-92ee-a8fcbadab8b3/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.34.41.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) At the center of the fold, use the bust area pattern to trace the underarm line for the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1cc7372-18a3-43b4-a3f5-c79bc4257d31/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.36.36.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Draw a curve from the underarm line to the top of the sleeve, creating the shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc63e465-9dd7-47b9-9a60-85fb8e3b3249/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.37.08.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) After cutting, connect the two under-sleeve edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51d4867e-be03-4bf0-b219-32d4a9ecb227/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.38.09.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) On the shoulder line, draw a line 3 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12fcb25a-fe1e-4739-8f3b-b0d256342ce2/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.44.16.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Then fold the fabric edge to this line, creating a hole. Fold the fabric edge twice at 0.5 cm each and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f268ca10-b84e-4ee1-ade9-31035272691f/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.45.21.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Fold the fabric edge twice at 0.5 cm each and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d1b65b2-3eaf-45d7-99b7-730792e13141/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.46.17.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Next, draw a horizontal line 4 cm from the sleeve's edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b7c43f7-3f3f-433f-821c-0aacbdbb4fc9/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.47.02.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Sew a 24 cm elastic band along this line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ca666a5-0414-46b6-81d5-695eadca4920/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.47.30.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) At the top of the sleeve's shoulder area, use a 1 cm wide elastic band, about 28 cm in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93408bba-5125-41dd-b531-b541dda92205/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.47.41.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Then insert it through the hole and secure the ends to the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ecb55132-ca6a-4596-bf9d-94cb520cd097/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) Make sure the final width of this section is 13 cm, which measures from shoulder to upper bust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a913f28e-a1d0-4362-90f0-eae0e2a0216e/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+16.50.50.jpg Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) The final step is attaching the sleeves to the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bed848a6-a348-4887-b09e-c1944591670f/DIY+MILKMAID+DRESS+%28Sleeveless+midi+version+%26+Puff+sleeve+version%29+-+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Sleeveless midi version & Puff sleeve version) - Step by step sewing tutorial (Copy) - Make it stand out DIY MILKMAID DRESS (Puff sleeve version) https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-bustier-midi-dress-cottagecore-dress-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b8e5edf-b09d-4e22-9770-0af6c4b88a06/209249655_324684172469378_6098623137256520020_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Puff Sleeve Bustier Midi dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31f45862-3597-4564-b463-ff25ff7e4ffa/209558516_237392511276657_1979490131349983776_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a10aad8-0980-45e7-9b8e-b3c7cc3f6bf7/Screenshot+2023-11-30+172523.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 3m of soft cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/099844cb-28dc-4948-a5b1-56eccaa8cd46/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d25152d0-2eaf-4157-83b8-292c1ba7bc18/3.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63b3f64d-c546-4106-a390-3a3f51efc474/5.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32e6d86c-0019-4120-8549-b2e5e1d27506/Pattern+%282%29.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e604239-62fe-48ed-a769-0dd63c675544/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42b5338f-add7-4b3f-8d61-30349f0fb110/9.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/917ceaa8-c99b-4d43-a95c-c2fd40955bc7/10.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The bust area pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c716ecc-566b-4461-aaa6-3704e6b432f4/11.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d49a7c82-03e0-4971-8130-8d9d903ab8ec/12.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a75e4af-32cd-4dfb-addb-7872ac5b3b58/Screenshot+2023-12-02+173859.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] You will need two pieces for the front bodice pattern, four pieces for the back bodice pattern, two pieces for the bust area pattern, and two pieces for the sleeve pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e5604b9-fd8a-47ef-a63e-e9caa6d12b2a/Screenshot+2023-12-02+173948.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Start with one side of the bust area piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ae3799f-a156-4174-abd5-8d306c72deed/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174016.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end fabric inside and sew it to give it a neat finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1cbf0d8-28ac-4bd7-82a0-7b0337c626db/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174223.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw a horizontal line at 4 cm under the top one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49434f88-5ae4-4e4f-8b69-8e9bc0977d33/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174304.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end fabric into this line to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ae3940b-a9bd-499d-89da-e4e1221ceb00/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174352.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut two long rectangles with a width of 4 cm and a length of around 40 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eafdeded-501e-426d-b562-1755da842f06/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174644.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold two ends of the rectangle inside around 1 cm first. Then, fold it again to create a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d23c75f-efab-4aff-be8c-3dd41681e9bb/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174731.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Use a small safety pin to thread the tie through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91f948f9-9b8c-4b02-bf36-0159558e8eee/Screenshot+2023-12-02+174829.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew one end of the tie to one end of the fabric hole to secure it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afb2496e-659f-44f0-8002-d915eba6190c/Screenshot+2023-12-02+175044.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, make a loose seam at the end of the bust area piece. This will allow you to create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/132321af-2c07-4890-a1e5-3c87640fd5f3/Screenshot+2023-12-02+175230.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Ensure that the final width of this part is the same as the width of the bust area on the front bodice piece. This will allow you to connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14a2bce7-0f9e-4135-98d9-b1ed40937817/Screenshot+2023-12-02+175335.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] When connecting the bust area piece to the front bodice piece, leave 1 cm extra at this part so you can connect it to the other front bodice piece later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fe2f0a7-c989-4a56-bcc6-5ae131e01258/Screenshot+2023-12-02+175506.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Once you’ve finished sewing, connect two pieces of the back bodice to the front bodice at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/048c927b-fb28-40ee-a49c-1463cc21738b/Screenshot+2023-12-02+180021.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] I draw a wrong line at the side of the front in the back bodice pattern, I will need to make a new seam when connecting them together at the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bd65adb-885a-47d3-a076-60f13f0d4345/Screenshot+2023-12-02+180136.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Repeat the same process when connecting the second front bodice piece to the other back bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78e25432-ad2f-4294-8b10-3b905d6c5d3f/Screenshot+2023-12-02+180549.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw a line at 4 cm under the curved line on the shoulder part of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0063a761-f732-4e63-bd67-943ea6ee1015/Screenshot+2023-12-02+180619.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end of the fabric to this line to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1975d7e6-ce08-45f7-b28e-5843a33d4417/Screenshot+2023-12-02+181042.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, fold the sleeve in half and sew it to the under armpit line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7c3d9d9-6edc-4747-8d9a-e576b9536104/Screenshot+2023-12-02+181214.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the end of the sleeve, draw a line at 4 cm inside it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83be5ec5-0c77-48a2-8a5b-c64e2a3972f1/Screenshot+2023-12-02+181340.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end fabric into this line to create another fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ce9cd2a-b6ca-480d-a0a4-63b614032837/Screenshot+2023-12-02+201400.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, insert a 1 cm wide elastic band (about 30 cm long) into the fabric hole at the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53c4544c-286f-4f2b-95bb-4526e86073f8/Screenshot+2023-12-02+201538.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Ensure the final length of this part is 15 cm, which is the length from the shoulder to the armpit. Don’t forget to sew two ends of the elastic band to two ends of the fabric hole to keep it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbd651ab-28b6-47d6-b799-d2363751c022/Screenshot+2023-12-02+201822.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] For the end of the sleeve, cut around 24 cm of the elastic band, which is the width of your arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8840223a-11b7-4c15-a509-d73b4b312804/Screenshot+2023-12-02+201842.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Close the fabric hole after connecting two ends of the elastic band together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/058bde64-874c-4378-8a46-eeee23a9b2b3/Screenshot+2023-12-02+202214.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the sleeves to the top bodice of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68eeff1e-9d58-42b2-89ce-54929f0903fb/Screenshot+2023-12-02+202246.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Remember to keep 1 cm extra at this part to connect to the other piece of the main bodice later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91b4444d-588b-4a9e-9705-11d340899378/Screenshot+2023-12-02+202753.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, connect two pieces of the top bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4837e9c4-dfe7-4d3b-b82c-ac0af3396dd6/Screenshot+2023-12-02+202901.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the fabric between the width and the length together. Then, check and mark on the folding line, where it is 18 cm between two sides of the folding fabric. This measurement is a quarter of your waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c54f8934-8072-4830-968c-88c973ded41b/Screenshot+2023-12-02+203312.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw a circle line from this mark to create a waistline for the bottom part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f37b4da6-e972-4004-9496-ab8fbbc4b499/Screenshot+2023-12-02+203610.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the folding line, measure the width on the circle line and mark at 18 cm, which is a quarter of your waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ce61e1d-9b21-480e-899e-763b18a51c4b/Screenshot+2023-12-02+203856.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the waistline, mark down at 80 cm, which is the length from the belly button to over your knee. This will be the length of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/716bfab6-6b82-4d64-a5bb-77101cd94df1/Screenshot+2023-12-02+204314.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, drawing another circle. After cutting by the drawing line, don’t forget to cut at the folding fabric too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e09fe67-0b78-4aae-9981-abe4bef45c18/Screenshot+2023-12-02+204603.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, you will have two pieces of the back of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66dacd8f-8d0a-4fc9-88b6-be8e2276b2ed/Screenshot+2023-12-02+204844.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw the same folding circle fabric to make the front of the bottom part. However, don’t cut at the folding line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04b7e648-d74f-4441-91f5-94020656ee3c/Screenshot+2023-12-02+204945.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the top circle line, mark at the middle then connect this mark to the mark at the middle on the bottom circle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f93d4709-8721-4fe0-b1e7-09117f0624a6/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205052.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut by this drawing line and you will have two pieces of the front of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21e8a29a-8fd7-4ef6-be14-0f21ea6f9202/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205406.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect two pieces of the front together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64e84748-0183-4e87-b6d9-4f24e9039293/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205453.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, mark at 30 cm under the waistline so the rest of them will be open and become the split part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90ade914-3aef-4224-8c8b-d2f3c131c2f2/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205614.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end fabric of them inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/92c9cf9e-1f55-484a-ac04-d994bbe2cbc8/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205718.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Now, connect the front and the back of the bottom part together at two sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74bdd203-962d-411e-81d5-86c8f60679d2/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205838.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After that, connect the top and the bottom of the dress together at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d07771f-3ca0-4e56-ace2-64bf35413707/Screenshot+2023-12-02+205935.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Use a long invisible zipper (around 50 cm) for the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12757c08-6e91-4c1c-9bc0-c04f8c7d8253/Screenshot+2023-12-02+210036.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After fixing the zipper to the dress, connect the rest of the dress together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b7154d9-e7e7-4b16-bbcc-fabbfd0b395d/Screenshot+2023-12-02+210213.png Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The last step is finishing the end of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07f337f8-6bfa-4af8-9faf-fbcabf7d3e7a/237272259_869874330285066_4564386476931061115_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Cottagecore Maxi Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8870cc7d-1271-48b1-9730-cedf73841290/223643884_234883718491562_9092057487033546402_n.jpg Blog - DIY PUFF SLEEVE BUSTIER MIDI DRESS - COTTAGECORE DRESS - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-cottagecore-maxi-dress-butterfly-sleeve-deep-v-neck-open-back-midi-length-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a60634b0-af40-445a-96e5-473587aefd5b/Cottagecore+maxi+dress.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Cottagecore Maxi Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd94e6d8-bba7-4681-a77b-316ad24331ff/Cottagecore+maxi+dress+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c2df206-a876-4bda-af7c-2de9df605458/Screenshot+2023-11-27+225228.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 3.5m of boil fabric in floral printing Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94ad675c-790a-4289-97f1-fae8ca785b15/Cottagecore+Maxi+Dress+Free+Pattern Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b62d7d56-2047-4778-a532-2ef946c18be5/Pattern+%288%29.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/666d19d0-a87a-4d2c-8135-657b25d207dd/Pattern+%285%29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b325de1-66ea-4fce-9395-152c144af3a7/Pattern+%288%29.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The inside pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea203dec-032e-4d80-9373-1fecdb7ba262/Pattern+%289%29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7764af4-8694-4b43-898f-b7a195366672/Pattern+%2810%29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The outside pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1b7b3b5-1812-4e63-9044-b0f8ace170a7/Pattern+%2811%29.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The waistband pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93004bbe-8a03-45e5-8606-604824d6a138/Pattern.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a59b31f0-10ac-4fcd-87f9-59252ec184af/Screenshot+2023-11-28+230418.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Apply the pattern on the fabric and cut along. You will need two pieces each for the outside pattern and inside pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba2f0927-129d-4c3f-8042-75a5bf3338a0/Screenshot+2023-11-28+231003.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] With two pieces of the inside pattern, connect two side lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61f90916-441f-496e-99e9-7141dc001c68/Screenshot+2023-11-28+230759.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Finish the sleeve by folding the end fabric inside two times. Then, sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35351199-7c4c-460c-9204-2512df8d63e0/Screenshot+2023-11-28+231146.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the inside pieces to the outside pieces on the neckline. Then, sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbf09a13-4712-45a7-ab51-787e314cda7d/Screenshot+2023-11-28+231301.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut two rectangles with 3 cm width and around 50 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d11a559-64e5-4928-a963-d5851a5fbf05/Screenshot+2023-11-28+231432.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold two lane lines of the rectangle together and sew. Then, use a small hair clip to turn it right-side out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57db7b70-096e-47a6-afee-29b70774e0c4/Screenshot+2023-11-28+231717.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the shoulder, mark out at 2 cm on the neckline. It will be the position for the tie at the back of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64576b2a-7183-4aa7-8275-85039c3c97be/Screenshot+2023-11-28+231610.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Put the ties in the middle between the inside and the outside pieces. Then, sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1139beb-6de3-49de-8dac-463650dd6c84/Screenshot+2023-11-28+232143.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, make another seam to fix the fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cea98125-ccd6-4a4a-8790-7de82f80f190/Screenshot+2023-11-28+234701.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the top, mark where the outside piece meets the inside one. The remaining fabric will form the sleeve part. Connect them together to create a sleeve for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1971acd1-f014-419a-bf62-b56ec3351356/Screenshot+2023-11-28+235031.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew two ending lines of the inside and the outside pieces together to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c8457a5-71ca-45aa-ad8d-d11cc631e914/Screenshot+2023-11-28+235208.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] To finish the sleeve, fold the end fabric inside two times. Then, sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d392a8bd-2bb1-461e-8dcf-224e64976907/Screenshot+2023-11-28+235412.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the end of the top part, make a loose seam. Then, create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09588bc4-0275-4b5a-994a-7eaaed0137aa/Screenshot+2023-11-28+235642.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The width of the gathering fabric will be 34 cm, which is half of the under bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/672b31d1-61eb-450a-a254-3b2ef64dae9f/Screenshot+2023-11-28+235555.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Make sure the front and the back are equal, and the gathering will be around the middle to create a space for the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/255c7df5-22c2-4d96-afa5-8bf1a0e6fe49/Screenshot+2023-11-29+000304.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut two rectangles with a length of 10 cm and a width of 70 cm. This width is the measurement of your under bust size plus an additional 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e9ffe25-61b7-4650-a99b-c32707dda471/Screenshot+2023-11-29+001037.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect one rectangle to the end of the top first, then connect the other one to it later. Make sure two pieces of the top will be in the middle between two waistband rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00b15156-c2df-4032-8b86-3c601b2edf1b/Screenshot+2023-11-29+000612.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Leave 1 cm extra at both ends of the rectangles. This will be the area for the zipper at the back of the dress later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62029a51-3e53-4b1c-b3b1-a39fe739334f/Screenshot+2023-11-29+001231.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, make a second seam at the inside waistband together on the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00057cbe-e7a5-443f-be84-43a42ad3bc88/Screenshot+2023-11-29+001812.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a rectangle with a length of 20 cm and a width of 30 cm. On one width line, mark at the middle. Then, draw a curved line to connect to one end of the other width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d013eebb-b80b-489f-ac87-db447ad89c4d/Screenshot+2023-11-29+001935.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, you will have the pattern for your pocket. You will need four pieces like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9c599a6f-2a53-44e8-94bd-31907404685a/Screenshot+2023-11-29+002320.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a big rectangle with a length of 60 cm (which is the length from the belly button to over the knee, minus the length of the ruffle part) and a width of 92 cm (which is your hip size). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63549427-9f1b-4629-8eb2-48742d1ae82b/Screenshot+2023-11-29+002409.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the top of the length lines, mark down at 5 cm. This will be the position for the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91f96070-0f59-4c84-b867-1029ac52bbb7/Screenshot+2023-11-29+002452.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the pocket to both sides of the rectangle. Then, sew them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccc37d7b-caea-4aef-9ae6-5e65ec603440/Screenshot+2023-11-29+101617.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut two rectangles with a length of 60 cm (the same length as the front) and a width of 47 cm (half the width of your hip size plus 1 cm for seam allowance for the zipper later). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57702422-6a73-4cf4-978e-273cf85769d2/Screenshot+2023-11-29+101905.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At two sides of the back part, mark down 5 cm to position the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74dafaa7-51cd-4f7f-b79c-8f3164660205/Screenshot+2023-11-29+102012.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, connect the front and the back of the bottom dress together at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a05ae58-0baf-462b-b333-cd39eb0ec7d5/Screenshot+2023-11-29+102203.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] From the top of the pocket, mark out at 14 cm for the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand. Then, sew the rest of it together to create a pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f162a417-589d-4df6-9538-d60320c1721b/Screenshot+2023-11-29+102444.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a long rectangle with a length of 30 cm and a width of 276 cm (which is three times your hip size). If you don’t have enough length of fabric, you can cut two rectangles and connect them together to make a long one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84018ae0-e314-4b41-b192-42f80ab7d739/Screenshot+2023-11-29+102714.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At one width line of the rectangle, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish the end of the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e557860d-120d-4b77-9bbf-03c5b49f63ee/Screenshot+2023-11-29+102934.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the other width line, make a loose seam. Then, create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a589b195-7ec9-43a4-af8a-4e303c0ceb45/Screenshot+2023-11-29+103014.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be two times your hip size, which is the width of the main bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/705f32be-7bed-4fa2-b645-af460c2003da/Screenshot+2023-11-29+103624.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9ae174db-b459-4ccb-91fa-2860071c039c/Screenshot+2023-11-29+105330.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the top of the bottom part, make a loose seam. Then, create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eed0073a-976d-4a34-80f4-3dcb5c584dea/Screenshot+2023-11-29+105401.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The final width of the gathering fabric will be 70 cm, which is the same as the width of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd02f3a3-1a0b-45eb-a84f-fe5faa0d0c5c/Screenshot+2023-11-29+105731.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a877bbb2-b227-4c28-84e7-aa654aa3191b/Screenshot+2023-11-29+105901.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Start by cutting two rectangles with a length of 50 cm (which is 10 cm shorter than the main part of the bottom dress) and a width of 69 cm (which is one and a half times half of your hip size). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/61b921fe-6545-4d16-812e-9744e29528d1/Screenshot+2023-11-29+110150.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At the top of the rectangle, mark at the middle foot. From this mark, mark at two sides 18.5 cm, which is a quarter of your under bust size plus 1.5 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/561e4960-f540-42f2-a3df-98805c51ce3e/Screenshot+2023-11-29+110431.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect this mark to two ends of the rectangle, but draw a slight curved line at the top of them to make them straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1399cff-5a31-4c9b-b6ea-2088658acf86/Screenshot+2023-11-29+110615.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, connect two side lines of the lining together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd1198de-cc3e-4af8-b426-7fe6c1e79af6/Screenshot+2023-11-29+110810.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, cut it in the middle of one piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b8b6f41-bffe-4278-b49c-70d994900f0f/Screenshot+2023-11-29+110914.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end fabric of the lining part inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fea8941-d580-4509-a809-a82fa5ee2098/Screenshot+2023-11-29+111038.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the lining to the dress at the waistband and sew. Make sure the waistband stays in the middle between the bottom part and the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c203d309-c8c0-43b2-8460-bcc94f974235/Screenshot+2023-11-29+111400.png Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The last step is installing the zipper at the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8e3f47e-890b-4089-a752-8da3e52d01bd/246060255_327275879199973_7737488453299530525_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Cottagecore Maxi Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1701232048295-O5CCD9X56ZUGG7ETBGUP/240497507_542281583888598_2307081780025399497_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1701232048071-L9SBGVA3NU0J5ORIQJ0E/240456709_1128812377646493_3995866885118208104_n.jpg Blog - DIY Cottagecore Maxi dress | Butterfly sleeve, Deep V-Neck, Open back, Midi length | Sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/how-to-make-high-waisted-wide-leg-pants-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73f4d379-a0c6-4be2-be38-e224a815806e/243088026_467588304302991_3078790407395270007_n.jpg Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] DIY High Waisted Wide Leg Pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c80d15d-f438-471a-8b3a-5b7d7e9245c7/221192800_4484415181611349_4125747005834464439_n.jpg Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed5a353e-9476-4614-a60e-8b9724f63604/Screenshot+2023-11-23+144002.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] 2.5m of khaki silk fabric Pattern paper Pencil Sewing machine Thread Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Iron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9442089-01da-41ad-9512-409d5bf39eac/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8e22026-bba1-45d3-9273-032dfaa85219/7.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed58337d-b1e5-4171-bb98-69ba468f5853/5.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8fab066-3bc5-459a-a1e6-37bacb63849d/Pattern.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fdac5f1-393d-4883-9733-99c171f99241/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The waistband pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/469ef0ef-91e7-4e66-857e-69b7c9c5329e/Screenshot+2023-11-24+194140.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Apply the pattern to the fabric and draw along. You will need two pieces each for the front pattern, back pattern, and pocket pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccb61aa5-cb1d-4358-983e-0516d3a6f41c/Screenshot+2023-11-24+194357.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, connect two pieces of the front and two pieces of the back together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/519174e9-c9f6-4391-ac0f-7d2908b93ae0/Screenshot+2023-11-24+194521.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Measure the length of the zipper on the front of the pants, which is approximately 18 cm from the top of the waistline. Once measured, sew the remaining part of the crotch line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10b6cb0d-9e38-43aa-b09b-5b5a5a322e98/Screenshot+2023-11-24+230637.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] To make the waistline shorter, fold the fabric in the middle and create two folds. The length should be 18 cm, which is a quarter of your waist measurement plus 2 cm for seam allowance. Do the same for the other piece of the front pant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/314d1174-d5f0-477f-93e9-6c2d7a456fdb/Screenshot+2023-11-24+230926.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Connect the front pant to the pocket at the top of the sideline. Remember, the length of this connecting part will be 16 cm, which is the width of the open area of the pocket plus 1 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b5c10b1-1c02-4b28-817c-c8a28804236d/Screenshot+2023-11-24+231301.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, connect the rest of the pocket to the front pant and the waistline to the sideline. Don’t forget to connect the end of the pocket together as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/861de72b-61d8-4b8f-b33c-83d0bb854f7f/Screenshot+2023-11-24+234009.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] To make the zipper area, cut two rectangles. The first rectangle is 8 cm wide and 20 cm long. The second one is 5 cm wide and 20 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c1dd8d4-55ff-4b39-9e66-c4b60980649d/Screenshot+2023-11-24+235200.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Fold the larger rectangle in half on the width line first, then overlock the ends of them later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68801ab9-40d0-4128-94cd-1f0e27376b44/Screenshot+2023-11-24+235520.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Connect the smaller rectangle to the right of the front pant at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62edbb86-2fe4-4c9c-bd32-87b5de4562eb/Screenshot+2023-11-24+235625.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, make another seam to fix the fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d35f7968-d3f1-4f83-8bc3-8529978e647b/Screenshot+2023-11-25+000248.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Add one side of the zipper to the large folding rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42deeb75-02f1-4f19-84b2-e58c1c4db432/Screenshot+2023-11-25+000526.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Connect it to the other side of the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d99e4b53-e01b-48b7-8719-cd1cc69ddc7f/Screenshot+2023-11-25+000626.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Close the zipper to know where you should connect it to the other side of the crotch line and sew to keep them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc1f12d3-d24e-456b-8927-e2842b3f5168/Screenshot+2023-11-25+000941.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Make the seam to connect the front pant to the smaller rectangle, and we finish the front pant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46b769a5-0dbe-4988-8cf6-8d6464832bd8/Screenshot+2023-11-25+001154.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Add two darts on one side to match the back waistline to your waist size. Each dart should be approximately 13 to 15 cm long, equivalent to the distance from your belly button to the widest part of your buttocks. Make sure the final waistline width is half of your waist size, plus an extra 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23fd9bf2-8cc7-4fb3-9485-f8799a2fbbde/Screenshot+2023-11-25+002712.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Connect the front and the back of the pant together at the sideline and the inside leg line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cd770782-c6ea-4067-b6d6-1b414e6ceb56/Screenshot+2023-11-25+002809.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] To make the belt loop, cut a rectangle with 4 cm width and around 35 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a28cfb1d-5ce6-4437-ac8e-e41ee234f2a1/Screenshot+2023-11-25+002931.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Fold two lane lines inside around 1 cm then fold it again to create a belt loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/495d0bd7-7f1a-4a8d-a3ca-b60a54a435c5/Screenshot+2023-11-25+003207.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, cut it into five pieces of 7 cm each. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d9bc6de-635a-4eff-b369-f01e380b69c3/Screenshot+2023-11-25+003517.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] To make the waistband for the pant, cut a rectangle with 10 cm width and 68 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ffd321e-e9d7-4c3e-b5bc-5dc689b93534/Screenshot+2023-11-25+003712.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Use the inter facing fabric to make the waistband thicker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b8d9550a-ec34-4cb0-8723-8b494bf25a0a/Screenshot+2023-11-25+004221.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] When connecting the waistband to the waistline of the pant, remember to have an extra 2 cm on each side of the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e4a23fa-8316-4710-a4e7-019edaf67826/Screenshot+2023-11-25+004351.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] After the first seam, fold the other side of the waistband inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it over the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9823147b-8454-4412-b8de-1ba3a1fb45c8/Screenshot+2023-11-25+004811.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] Before sewing, don’t forget to add one end of the belt loop to the waistband and fit the other end of the belt loop to the top of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d3dc78a-632b-4040-ab0b-104998a0a1ee/Screenshot+2023-11-25+004852.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] The last step is finishing the end of the pant. Draw a line 8 cm above the ending line, then fold the end fabric to that line and sew in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea0a9371-6953-44a5-9d04-aac70816cbfa/Screenshot+2023-11-25+005857.png Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY High Waisted Wide Leg Pants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700848663311-FIQK0PM8ZBG75OWOASCC/211415377_511351663476469_8365625797532201119_n.jpg Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700848662640-WIILBR61WXE8MJ04PIDA/213218032_1119671971888206_7348235181642048681_n.jpg Blog - How to Make High Waisted Wide Leg Pants [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-summer-dress-simple-open-back-dress-for-beginner-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f74e921-08f0-422e-9a5e-0b840dcbfd33/279013528_313877047556618_4626403782144552753_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Summer Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/804bd86e-c8a7-4605-8422-426f035e9ec6/275710233_644490079958635_318006977106337411_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88c15eca-fb4b-4889-bdf6-b65babd70321/Screenshot+2023-11-21+142357.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 1.5m of cotton fabric Pins Sewing machine Scissors Measuring tape Chalk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a7b101d-4380-498b-8c18-77f546355a0d/Pattern+%282%29.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbac2610-ab17-4a01-873b-fc30a1c3df69/Pattern+%282%29.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The top pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0b7c81d-0fa8-4d7e-a3a2-0b6f67554cdc/Screenshot+2023-11-22+173011.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] When you’re done creating the bust, go ahead and cut out the outline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bec374d8-1c79-4041-b3e3-ea545b990328/Screenshot+2023-11-22+173400.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold your front bust piece on the second line from the side, pin this line, and fold over to the next line, as shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f453994-8b91-42eb-a8f7-850d3370ddd3/Screenshot+2023-11-22+173616.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw a curved line as shown. This will create the bust area for the top. The curvature of this line will depend on the size of your actual bust; if it’s small, medium, big. Then, sew it in place and repeat on the second line on the other side of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a6ad404-46e5-4593-a225-d454b321f2b0/Screenshot+2023-11-22+173805.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Draw a small triangle starting from the first line on the side. Measure from the top and add a 1 cm (0.4 inches) curve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4406138-6d64-4f7d-8fb7-44a6f20b2f23/Screenshot+2023-11-22+173952.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew along this curve and repeat this on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d28ed1d-38a2-44c6-9a1f-ef3359251c20/Screenshot+2023-11-22+174342.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the front and back pieces, pinning down the edges, and making sure the pieces are right sides facing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d542c2d8-a52e-4c49-be04-60d64da16682/Screenshot+2023-11-22+174840.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut out two strips of 4cm x 70cm fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdec79b2-d325-4510-9653-7fa4d416c854/Screenshot+2023-11-22+175315.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold each side inwards and fold in half. Then sew along the edge of the strap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c937ba03-9e93-443b-8e58-aef2c727f6d1/Screenshot+2023-11-22+175439.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Add the straps, place them in between your bodice pieces, and pin each end to the front and back bodice pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea2c528b-24f6-453a-99be-322b95664587/Screenshot+2023-11-22+175635.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew the top of the bodice piece and the bottom side pieces, leaving a gap in the middle. After upsiding, you will have the top of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/560041cc-702d-4e51-9995-51426c50cbb7/Screenshot+2023-11-22+180452.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94fb6646-5af3-4b3f-abce-333cba7811e7/Screenshot+2023-11-22+180756.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At one of the edges of the width, sew a loose seam and make gathers that will fit the bottom of your bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0472d18-b06f-4c21-af71-4ad1e93ffbed/Screenshot+2023-11-22+200529.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] For the back part of your dress, add another 2 cm (0.8 inches) to the length of your skirt and measure out your hip size again. Then, cut another rectangle piece based on these measurements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/953dffdd-aecc-45a6-9332-ac45b775f2a6/Screenshot+2023-11-22+202837.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] At one edge of the width line, measure 4 cm (1.6 inches) down and draw a line straight across; this will be for the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd16ba76-38b7-4472-b162-03a82618ceff/Screenshot+2023-11-22+203020.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the fabric twice until the edge reaches the line you just drew—pin to secure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e1dddcb-501b-40bd-9f5a-bed3516affbc/Screenshot+2023-11-22+203340.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Sew along the line to create an encasing for the elastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34cfca52-adce-41cd-860e-971996a0352b/Screenshot+2023-11-22+204125.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Next, feed through a 1 ½ cm (0.6 inches) elastic through the encasing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d047131-8d38-4b82-bb6b-61122707f12f/Screenshot+2023-11-22+204234.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, sew the ends of the elastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e0e543b-bf95-42a6-b21a-a51d85fbbad3/Screenshot+2023-11-22+204418.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Layer the front and backside of the skirt, right sides facing, and sew the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85def408-6903-4419-bd17-a3a8f48abd2f/Screenshot+2023-11-22+204612.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Finish off the skirt by hemming the bottom. Fold it in twice, pin it all around, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46d1d8d5-cc86-409e-b959-3c39dfc4a293/Screenshot+2023-11-22+204942.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7eb4bc0b-e524-418d-b50b-9e4b3a2017e6/Screenshot+2023-11-22+210224.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Then, sew all around to secure in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8afe0542-ed75-4a48-a3a5-dc817e492d05/Screenshot+2023-11-22+210739.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After sewing, fold the second piece of the top dress over the first seam. Create a second seam over the first one to attach the two pieces of the top dress to the front part of the bottom dress. This leaves the back part of the bottom dress open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bd68b68-7e51-46c8-95dd-889ecd55eb1a/Screenshot+2023-11-22+211805.png Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Create fabric holes at two ends of the top part. This will allow the strap to pass through, helping you tie the top of the dress securely around your body when wearing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700661173419-Z1BK1BTXGRAR2K5MNF3M/209578561_488879325523642_5657061370719072803_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700661171395-2MY64KH7OZLPKSM7D23T/208909455_956696348234738_7112693689198405348_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a798edd-b57a-44f0-9b38-bf401326c511/192661749_958552008226524_7451931100200608285_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer dress | Simple open back dress for beginner | Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-ruffle-wrap-skirt-beginner-friendly-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a515ed6e-f72d-43a9-9404-9ead44039e58/a6f5455b72fea4a0fdef.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] DIY Ruffle Wrap Skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e29b95a5-5821-4c3c-bae6-c7396ddbb5d5/53d9220d12a8c4f69db9.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf2aecf6-17fe-48a4-b98c-8ad2a591aea9/Screenshot+2023-11-18+012250.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] 1.5m Soft cotton fabric (1.64 yards) Paper Pen Measuring tape Ruler Sewing machine Matching thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b2149482-2246-4b95-8294-d9bf2c7d7d83/Pattern+%288%29.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d15333f8-3a5a-45ff-a2c0-94e9a3dbc5e7/Pattern+%284%29.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84dbfdae-087d-4b66-b601-d877b500e879/Pattern+%289%29.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f840f2a7-7122-45e1-b31b-07ed4c10e142/Pattern+%286%29.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a06dfd5-e243-4cfb-8c10-2ab5c4408ac4/Pattern+%2811%29.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a959b620-bb14-464b-a15d-b1ab615478d7/Screenshot+2023-11-17+220053.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After you have both patterns, apply them to the fabric. You should have one big back piece and two front pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7785752-d05a-49bf-bfcd-aebb79526ff6/Screenshot+2023-11-17+220155.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin each front piece to the side seams, as shown. Then, carefully sew the side seams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/182f954b-e42e-4bba-bc61-d2b4418203ae/Screenshot+2023-11-18+003858.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Measure the length of the skirt. Start from the top, and measure the side curves to the other top side. This will be for your ruffles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/720f8c98-0e3f-414b-b00f-5a66c1d626f1/Screenshot+2023-11-18+004246.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a long rectangle at 14cm (5.51 inches) wide and twice the length of the skirt. You can even join the strips, should the length not fit in one entire piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33c5148f-b527-4994-8363-b2a57864b4ad/Screenshot+2023-11-18+004325.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut some curves at the short ends of the strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fb475fd-5cd0-4278-8a35-10c0632e9d9c/Screenshot+2023-11-18+004459.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] On one end of the strip, fold the raw edge over twice, and pin. This may take a while, but to ensure a neat finish, it’s totally worth it. Then, go ahead and sew the fold as close to the edge as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23b31e6b-6798-401e-acd6-c092cd699082/Screenshot+2023-11-18+004606.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] On the other side of the strip, make a loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a96ae72-14ff-4115-b503-645a822c6ad3/Screenshot+2023-11-18+004644.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Gather the fabric to create small ruffles. Make sure that the length of the strip is the same length as the outer skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c4758c3-f269-4135-8140-679fbfa1723a/Screenshot+2023-11-18+004908.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Go ahead and connect the gathered side to the side of the skirt. First, connect the two ends on either side and then the rest after. Then sew to secure both layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5736a00-03f2-4757-9e6f-e7d2b2d26645/Screenshot+2023-11-18+010605.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Create two marks at the back to shorten the waist measurement, ensuring it's half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c32db13a-a757-4e6c-9e30-85589d015891/Screenshot+2023-11-18+010832.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] After measuring the current width of the waist at the back, draw 2 triangles facing each other with 2cm width and around 13cm length at the middle of one side of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f6c66cd-c480-4232-b139-483a17967f6e/Screenshot+2023-11-18+005220.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold 2 triangles together. Then, sew to create the darts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e1c2a72-fb7e-4f7a-a218-6070ed7cd120/Screenshot+2023-11-18+005340.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Cut a long rectangle that measures 6cm (2.36 inches) in width and approximately 200cm (78.74 inches) long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/305fbb1c-3a7c-4fbd-bd57-f7eca7da3454/Screenshot+2023-11-18+005504.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Connect the middle of the rectangle to the side of the fabric that will be placed on top of the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f3ad99a-0e9a-4fd5-a871-cd477dc50de2/Screenshot+2023-11-18+005544.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Pin the whole waistband, right sides touching, as shown. Then, sew to secure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8d9e09e-c725-426c-b745-7340c89188ae/Screenshot+2023-11-18+005703.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] Fold the top edge of the waistband over by 1cm (0.39 inches) and again over the bottom seam. Pin all around and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/247fa5e7-9a84-4f8c-8e7c-60cd5563bf78/Screenshot+2023-11-18+005810.png Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] The last step is to make a small hole to insert the side strap. Make this hole on the side where the flap overlaps the other. Use a seam ripper for this part. Be sure only to do this right under the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec82ee8d-7a2f-400a-aabf-e9cbb9212b00/a98ba4f49351450f1c40.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out DIY Ruffle Wrap Skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700448987611-25Q3JSJSB060S40TEAD9/5ed026b8171dc143980c.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700449255767-FSCTN13G80DEZ027REHE/c941e681d624007a5935.jpg Blog - DIY RUFFLE WRAP SKIRT - Beginner friendly - Step by step sewing tutorial [+ Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-tank-dress-from-a-tank-top-and-2-rectangles-beginner-friendly-sewing-project-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/415b8f06-df15-40d4-ae76-4f013bb38293/DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] DIY Tank Dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1699875576892-XY9T2NKSUEX0KMTZ0R65/365400083_18374932648001253_4880234520039066582_n.jpg Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700273027499-XHT84BSU86HZDNALRUNF/afca75b9ed503e0e6741.jpg Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a43546b-a690-4e9a-afaf-cbc0a01eb8f5/DIY+Tank+Dress+material Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Tank top with stretching fabric 2m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Thread Pencil Pins Scissors Ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ae87fb4-34fd-47f6-80b9-d239e21747bf/Tank+Dress+Free+Top+Pattern Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The top part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0144839a-8be4-4fb4-9a9b-0e5ad87c07fc/Tank+Dress+Free+Skirt+Pattern Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02be90ed-7d06-4023-a8e7-644a5f197817/Tank+Dress+Free+Pocket+Pattern Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7ef6773-17ad-4b4e-96f2-32eac6d64c86/THE+SKIRT+-+DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Start at the top of the lane line, marking down 10cm for the side pocket position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41fa581e-08a4-41a5-8694-ae81bf7b8a3f/Screenshot+2023-11-14+143435.png Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Connect the two skirt pieces at the pocket side. Make sure the right side of the pocket fabric faces each other in the skirt piece. Then sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e942c6f5-ee70-4e34-9907-2156a9e03352/THE+SKIRT+-+DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] From the top of the pocket, marking down 13cm, which is the width of the open area of the pocket. Then sew the remaining sections together to form a dip for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/920d77a4-cb34-4d94-a5f0-46568c04d964/Screenshot+2023-11-14+144203.png Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] At the end of the skirt, draw a horizontal line at 9cm (3.5 inches) above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86d25603-afd1-44bc-bcca-73ce5200c876/THE+SKIRT+-+DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Fold the edge in by 1cm (⅖ inch) then fold it over the first seam to make the second seam. Then sew to finish the end of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3ec4b6a-5359-4de3-bf08-bace108cd7d5/Screenshot+2023-11-14+144817.png Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] At the top of the skirt, make 2 loose seams. Then, measure the width for the gathered fabric. Make sure it's wide enough to fit around the hips comfortably, with an extra 10cm or more for a better fit when wearing the dress later on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f219e052-8388-45ed-86d6-9141818317fa/THE+TOP+and+SKIRT+-+DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Connect two side of the skirt part to two side of the top part. Then connect the middle of the skirt part to the middle of the top part. After that straight the top part to be the same with the skirt part when sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57b4111b-bdbe-49ea-9b12-58d3e72d6f1e/Screenshot+2023-11-15+004221.png Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Once sewn, use a circular or a zigzag stitching to finish the edge of the fabric to get them on together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3361cccc-850e-444a-ae9b-b58266068f77/THE+TOP+and+SKIRT+-+DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Cut a long elastic band with a width of half a centimeter and a length of 64cm (25 inches). Make sure that the elastic is 2cm shorter than your waist measurement, as this will make the waist thick to your waist better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ec791b8-19f8-4fc7-8a3c-e7f692da519e/Screenshot+2023-11-15+005206.png Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Mark the position for the elastic band. This ensures that the elastic band connects equally to the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99d476b6-aa4f-4689-9858-feacc2ce1202/THE+TOP+and+SKIRT+-+DIY+Tank+Dress Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] Attach the elastic band to the waistline and secure it with zigzag stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700273909474-0UCLJ507PUA4MQI1RB1D/363441641_18374932666001253_3846589837186096366_n.jpg Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700273665449-8GFQ3FT4MOB51UEJJ7MA/d1b1cfd5573c8462dd2d.jpg Blog - DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1700040365190-PC80DAMR9EC6GXVMVJNH/365129736_18374932657001253_6204002813231103801_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Tank Dress from a Tank Top and 2 Rectangles [Beginner-Friendly Sewing Project + Free Pattern] https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-pleated-peplum-sleeveless-top-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af5a237c-7409-47af-ba9c-96885d4dca7b/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f05ff2d-53e3-4776-883b-51f76e36cb1b/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial 2m of linen fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4307e901-7f11-4798-b469-973aedb290cb/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d4a67a1-c2f4-4108-b280-eb4695888b3a/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d67174b4-4723-4ae7-ada7-738a560ba8b2/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a659e932-3d65-4e2d-acde-26946a98328f/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97e22f8c-002a-4962-9706-53fda81f5728/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/886369f6-019c-4dec-a972-889c28d5b6a6/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b22f4f0f-056d-4b93-8e26-cfa8ee4578e0/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.41.38.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Based on the pleated bodice method, cut a rectangle with 96 cm width and 67 cm length, which is the length of the front bodice pattern. In my experience, you better cut the width of the rectangle a bit bigger than your calculation for the extra of the folding fabric you may get after creating the pleated look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/477b54f6-1cd5-4824-b7b1-b740f5f8e876/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.55.33.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top width line, draw another line at 33 cm away from it. It's the length of the pleated part from the shoulder to under your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f85e02b5-24ec-4dd4-aac0-f50049592141/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.55.41.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial From the top of one length line, draw another straight line at 2.5 cm inside it. It is the width between two pleated lines plus 1 cm of seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63a70c95-2a3a-4eff-9bf7-f0a460715df3/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.56.20.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial From this straight line, keep drawing another one at 2 cm away from it. It is 2 times the width of the folding fabric that you want to create a pleated look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/10dca4f9-81d4-4c63-a6d3-5e9c817a8179/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.56.37.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, keep drawing another straight line at 1.5 cm away from it. It is the width between two pleated lines, which is two folding lines that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bae4d16-812b-42eb-8d6a-0392b7306a4b/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.57.09.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, just keep drawing these lines like that to the rest of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80da5178-4e86-4548-a16a-eeb39c022d7c/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.57.18.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Draw a line at the middle of two folding lines to help you fold it easier. But you can skip this step if you can match two folding lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/950d9bce-2249-4d3d-93af-c85c265f7ed0/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.58.15.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew at the folding line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3b7919e-0de4-4036-9adc-276e98aab3b7/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.59.27.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, use the iron to keep the folding fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb280f6d-24cd-4bc6-a1fe-cc712e6a45aa/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.59.38.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Turn to the back of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59a052ee-a275-4f41-8256-5ef6497cc5b4/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.00.14.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the front pattern to copy it to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21b08c5b-dee2-4566-9be4-075ec3d30ffb/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.00.21.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Before cutting, make a seam along and inside your drawing line to make sure all the folding lines stay at one side and not moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2979321f-3aa6-44a4-b65e-ee5760f06d5b/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.01.54.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial And here is the final front bodice after cutting. Do the same for the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7ef55fd-11ab-4f55-9cf9-d3faf6efc774/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.02.18.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect them together at the shoulders and sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e6e07ec-a694-4caf-b98c-97bd9bff1cfd/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.03.13.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the neckline, measure the length of the total necklines first. Then cut a bias fabric with 4 cm width, which is 4 times the width of the banding that you want and 2 cm longer than the width of the total neckline from the back to the front top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1aa91e75-0893-4f31-b8f9-a41bbce44bfd/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.03.20.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Then cut a bias fabric with 4 cm width, which is 4 times the width of the banding that you want and 2 cm longer than the width of the total neckline from the back to the front top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/179b694f-b21a-4790-b6e3-40df06fe3aca/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.05.53.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two ends of the fabric together to create a circle fabric with the same width of the neckline of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e10fa7f-bba3-4001-9ede-76ed4f79aa06/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.06.44.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect one side of the circle fabric to the inside of the neckline and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff1a2803-8801-4db6-8011-8c48fd62830e/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.07.10.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside around 1 cm first. Then, keep folding it again from inside to outside of the neckline to the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4471367-066b-46b5-8c3e-8157c1b9797f/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.08.56.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f59fad5f-a3bd-48a0-aff2-66fa0975e5de/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.09.37.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the same way to finish two sleeves of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bd9f1ec-698a-405c-97c7-361eba3c60b1/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+19.10.12.png Blog - DIY Pleated peplum sleeveless top | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the end of the top, fold the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37061b0a-4692-4784-be1b-97f0a9a310c3/DIY+Pleated+peplum+sleeveless+top+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - 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Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the back bodice and two pieces of the front bodice together at the shoulder lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af76d663-0281-4878-9dbf-7435fcd93bdc/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.45.07.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Also, do the same for the lining part of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35e946c2-42dd-4e01-a523-1e590bbce540/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.48.58.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the main part and the lining part of the bodice together at the neckline. Make sure the outside face will face each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb123039-ce5f-4228-a746-df3df49eb3f4/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.52.29.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Before sewing, add the bow tie in the middle between them. To do this, cut two long rectangles with 4 cm width, which is 4 times the width of the tie that is wanted, and around 30 cm length, which is the length of the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/69114c79-efb2-4f85-8766-b91a8ba7fe17/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.52.37.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect two length lines of the rectangle together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6b7264c-3bd5-400e-b1dd-ed211446519c/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.53.13.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, use a small hair clip to turn it right-side out later and iron it to make the seam stay nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2bcd5e29-92fb-49e2-9cc5-740c504dc605/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.54.07.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, add each tie to the end of the neckline of each front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/980b25e0-5d63-47f1-8212-5fb8c5959606/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.54.27.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7526bdf7-e270-4bd9-b8fa-2f4de9d00d4a/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.54.46.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make an inside stitching together on the end fabric to the lining part before ironing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9dd6d56c-0495-4c78-81da-e85ce86d2ad5/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.55.14.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial And here's the final look of the neck of the bodice after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bab90ade-73f5-4f65-8fa8-39ec15b6ecd1/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.56.29.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the side line of the front and the back bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9569c486-3fc8-4799-b056-a6a551c16a56/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.55.48.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure to connect separately the side line of the main part and the lining part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72e6f235-6a00-44b2-85df-d6699a535a63/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.57.07.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial The next step is to connect the sleeve line of the main part and the lining part together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/449b3e9b-54df-48eb-b1e4-22a1cd485c46/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.58.30.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Also, connect the ending line of the bodice between the main part and the lining part as well and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86c079ad-ed62-496a-95fc-029b7e7fec09/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+17.59.57.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the outside sleeve part, draw a horizontal line at 1 cm inside the ending line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8bcc6cc-023e-427d-a9c0-d85dce547af5/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.00.51.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, add the ending line of the inside sleeve to the horizontal line later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/971c8f1d-d6a5-44c2-a86c-b52b5519dd5d/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.02.33.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, fold the ending line of the outside sleeve to the inside around 0.5 cm first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6e877b1b-bfa9-4008-92b9-fe61a707d5cf/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.03.03.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, keep folding it again to the inside sleeve to create a fabric hole with 1.5 cm width and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b5c012e-29ab-43ce-a455-789777243f80/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.03.42.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut an elastic band with 1 cm width, which is smaller than the fabric hole just created, and 28 cm length, which is 4 cm bigger than the width of your arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/246966a5-c9b7-4b5b-954d-67fe19115db6/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.03.56.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Use a small hair clip to help the elastic band go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9694231a-9d74-4463-96d3-d9f433076414/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.04.16.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew two ends of the elastic band to two ends of the sleeve to keep it from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edbd96ce-8b4f-46d0-8eef-84b7aa71b20f/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.04.48.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, connect two inside sleeve lines together from the outside sleeve to the inside sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/429194f0-049d-493b-a18d-4e88208bf0ac/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.05.53.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, turn the right face of the outside sleeve over the inside sleeve to have their sleeve lines meeting each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db387675-37f4-4a0f-8a90-f6ce1f8fbb1a/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.06.02.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7569fd4f-583e-464e-844f-94ca84e59240/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.06.42.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make two loose seams there first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/901cea08-3885-4515-a874-99ddbfe1ff67/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.07.06.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a522836b-2880-4713-a6f5-cf2a8ce5a3b4/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.07.37.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of the sleeve line will be the same with the sleeve line at the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f740ffcc-824e-4f4f-b36b-55ff5c4d0ad4/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.08.07.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial And the gathering fabric should be at the top of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a12e169-07c3-4217-91ae-70262263b0d9/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.08.58.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Now, connect the sleeves to the bodice part at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd70aa22-6555-4031-8c61-754eaecc0cb1/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.09.39.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the front skirt part, mark down at 8 cm from the top of two sides. They are the position of the side pocket that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/327cfb88-83e8-4eb0-95c5-bbf329357fcd/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.09.46.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, add the pocket piece there and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65c5d7c2-b3eb-4c8a-ae6a-3cc73ae3cb10/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.11.48.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Do the same for the back skirt part before connecting the front and the back skirt together at the side line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0af930b-146a-4cc8-8b74-eb25a977bf10/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.12.21.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial To create a depth for the side pocket, mark down 14 cm from the top of the pocket at the width of the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f34164ce-388f-4a3c-a08b-c2a3161dbcfd/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.12.37.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb8eebd1-4697-4217-9aff-37474e257f04/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.13.15.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Finish the end of the skirt by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/86235a8b-60bd-450f-9f76-ac5481c6fca7/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.14.10.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the skirt part, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a898233f-7bc8-415b-89e8-95dddfddc4dd/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.14.20.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e11e68f-b088-4b92-8241-3ca72ca768df/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.14.26.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial Make sure the final width of the gathering fabric will be the same with the width at the end of the bodice part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f22fb8c-c01b-497d-9491-d454432f5b93/Screenshot+2025-08-29+at+18.14.33.png Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial So they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc630af7-d9cf-4c09-b85d-f379f76ff9a7/Making+my+Everyday+Spring+dress+%28puff+sleeves+and+bustier+dress%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Making my Everyday Spring dress (puff sleeves and bustier dress) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1756466356978-52WMNAJAFS3103C7GIHQ/485837465_18490875373001253_3158966128463422849_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial 3m of chiffon fabric for the dress with lining 3m of linen fabric for the one without lining Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/244a2c58-5927-42af-93b7-f67d7c68b73f/DIY+Summer+maxi+dress+in+2+ways+%28with+and+without+lining+fabric%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f879e69-0ef9-4adc-be37-f4b8bb165e5a/DIY+Summer+maxi+dress+in+2+ways+%28with+and+without+lining+fabric%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f7d278a-7201-4373-beb5-7fd65ba2bbd2/DIY+Summer+maxi+dress+in+2+ways+%28with+and+without+lining+fabric%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7ba3440-0454-4b3e-bc31-698a5e037011/DIY+Summer+maxi+dress+in+2+ways+%28with+and+without+lining+fabric%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2080694f-2726-4c56-b99a-eb3cd4c93b2b/DIY+Summer+maxi+dress+in+2+ways+%28with+and+without+lining+fabric%29+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49363d03-27da-4fa3-848d-8befa1f2700c/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.08.26.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting the pattern from the fabric, connect the main fabric and the lining fabric of each pattern together at their sleeve line and neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be0f09ab-2eca-42d4-95af-ec48d94c57dd/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.10.28.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, put the shoulder of the front dress to the shoulder of the back dress. Make sure to put it in the middle between the main fabric and the lining fabric of the back dress. And two main fabrics should be facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af175289-39b8-4c67-be83-8eda92839f31/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.09.39.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/348a5d2e-6f83-449a-9d34-3f86435f6bbd/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.11.20.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Here's how it looks after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4554aa9c-0144-40b7-b554-484bf4dfe7b3/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.12.00.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Moving to the side line of the dress, connect the sideline of the front and the back dress together as separately between the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c039a75-0e07-446a-bbcb-cd64bcf85f70/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.12.51.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial To finish the end of the dress, fold the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sew. Remember to finish the ending line of the dress separately between the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50864766-5002-41dd-a870-1cdb2be1f749/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.14.06.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial After cutting the front and back dress pieces, connect them together at the shoulder and two side lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bc91045-3364-4418-b6c8-d1c2812c80c8/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.18.44.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial After that, measure the total length of the neckline from the front to the back of the dress first. So you can prepare the bias binding for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1d00abb-da9b-4b43-8680-f8c9af90c2d3/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.18.50.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut a bias fabric with 3 cm width, which is three times the width of the binding that is wanted, and the same length of the neckline of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f787dba-bd85-4641-8ead-5746c5f005ba/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.21.18.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial At two ends of the bias fabric, connect them together in a V shape to match with the front neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6a71319-d556-42e2-98c6-1c80dde79ac0/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.22.15.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, connect one side of the bias binding to the neckline and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bacb8ac-50de-4f41-adca-3826f28762d5/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.24.14.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial After sewing, make an understitching seam together on the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18bea3cf-7589-43fe-aa1e-31c11c43cf1f/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.31.03.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Fold the other side of the bias binding into the first seam first. Then, keep folding it over again and make the second seam. Use the same technique to finish the sleeve line of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6c59162-bd97-4e3b-bebb-78dcebb9ad91/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.31.35.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Here is how it looks after all. Don't forget to use the iron to keep the seam in place and make it nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b95f236d-4c1a-4874-9495-3fa85e5869de/Screenshot+2025-09-06+at+23.31.58.png Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial Then, finish the end of the dress in a similar way as the maxi dress with the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1757322427935-AW2WE0L1QRGUK1WPUDRO/496158452_18498962539001253_7749536341816098169_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1757322427815-PHSOEQY1YB67AT5A5I5L/495882240_18498962566001253_7073712082976224573_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1757322465328-7R0EP7UFVIB1850Y4DSJ/496599619_18498962554001253_1681865612657906408_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1757322464951-A4RTWNF8XJ0SSHU42ROJ/495730517_18498962557001253_1623605764945376969_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer maxi dress in 2 ways (with and without lining fabric) | Step by step sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/2-trendy-coats-in-1-diy-i-made-a-reversible-coat-from-2-blankets-cost-me-15 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb337e1b-fbf6-480b-9290-1627630ae56a/2+Trendy+Coats+in+1+DIY+%7C+I+made+a+Reversible+coat+from+2+blankets+%28cost+me+%2415%29 Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb599e1a-5f41-48ab-8781-a3f805c8836f/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.44.53.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) 02 blankets with the size is 1.5mx1.8m Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6747fc82-8053-475e-9ce1-1ed3e576d565/2+Trendy+Coats+in+1+DIY+%7C+I+made+a+Reversible+coat+from+2+blankets+%28cost+me+%2415%29 Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743799879-PMQSCJYWB5CQLQ5FFZSV/3.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743799974-2QE2K1GBUJ48AAECBQP1/4.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743803445-LN4CV5931UK5PG2T5I0C/5.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743847507-1G6BOMWBJ4KMEZ4K73R4/6.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743847507-W9L1VKYRLL1GIQ8ZP7XQ/7.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e75a0fbf-c471-41ec-9a03-7a69dd4c9c35/2+Trendy+Coats+in+1+DIY+%7C+I+made+a+Reversible+coat+from+2+blankets+%28cost+me+%2415%29 Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c261ff9a-a64e-42eb-ad8b-5330901aaf72/2+Trendy+Coats+in+1+DIY+%7C+I+made+a+Reversible+coat+from+2+blankets+%28cost+me+%2415%29 Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743999339-IISWFC85IJKENJTVO3DN/10.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759743999283-6PWXKCB0A9D5HW3PN2IS/11.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759744001701-LL1J3JC6OPLK10VYI298/12.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1759744001764-QQNQL167AX9FK5HAKFEO/13.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30c233da-ec55-479e-a95f-9556193b6f3d/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+14.42.18.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) Now, apply the patterns on the blankets and draw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18b6e2a8-044f-41d3-a175-652d0da20186/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+14.42.53.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) After cutting, overlock them to protect the fabric by using zigzag stitching and an overlocking presser foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c38ab92-7ec2-435c-a8be-559762ccf8c9/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.43.04.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) Now, connect the back and the front part together at the shoulder, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a0caab3-00ed-45dc-8fd0-f95ac13b3d43/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.47.26.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) The next step is connecting the hand part to the main body of the coat at the arm area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/404c6f04-59ce-4f3d-a587-9c574a2cbcba/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.48.40.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) After sewing, connect two sides of the hand and two sides of the coat together, then sew. This is for the first side of the coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63c4762a-825a-4e8a-9561-feba8932c98b/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.49.59.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) Do the same for the other blanket to have another side of the coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1df72145-7d99-4859-bdaa-fefc6de92ef7/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.51.57.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) After having two sides of the coat, put the right face of two coats together, then connect them together at the button area and the neck area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a94ae27c-903f-451a-b395-4b06d161459d/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.52.34.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e72fc9f3-f483-4bad-875f-1f520786418c/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.53.35.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) After sewing, turn the coat over to hide the sewing seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96983a2c-2201-455d-a85c-c171b2d6753d/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.54.16.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) Then, make another seam at the button area and the neck to hold two sides of the coat together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80db82ad-361b-41d9-905b-2eea389555f0/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.55.35.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) The next step is finishing the end of the coat and the end at two hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eed541ab-d0a9-4641-ab38-b60b23db3ec2/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+15.55.46.png Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) Fold two sides of the coat inside to hide the end first, then sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1758537942363-5R8I9WD9T2S9X5MDAQUD/129170428_3516073201810959_7677656361783066056_n.jpg Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1758537942481-ZT8ASYRLG29N6RUG6O75/129681555_475521593421371_785401064125244147_n.jpg Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9cc03830-1f4a-45d3-9708-e71173afec09/2+Trendy+Coats+in+1+DIY+%7C+I+made+a+Reversible+coat+from+2+blankets+%28cost+me+%2415%29 Blog - 2 Trendy Coats in 1 DIY | I made a Reversible coat from 2 blankets (cost me $15) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-cut-out-crop-top-from-t-shirt-t-shirt-transformation-ideas-easy-sewing-tutorial-for-beginner monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eea15da6-8b9a-4b36-975d-7da6eafc8192/DIY+Cut+out+crop+top+from+t-shirt+%7C+T-shirt+transformation+ideas+%7C+Easy+sewing+tutorial+for+beginner Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fbb9e60-3015-403c-b9dd-83478f652989/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.26.49.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Small size (or tight) t-shirts Measuring tape Scissors Pins Sewing machine Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e2fccaf-3cca-432a-9460-45345a5feb5c/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+14.33.41.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner For this DIY, use a small-size t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a35c305-8873-467d-bced-4593fa660817/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.02.53.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner From two sides of the neck, mark down 38 cm, which is the length of the crop top that is wanted plus 2 cm. Make sure this length has to be over your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a37a0427-f6be-4603-986c-e27f30892e77/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.03.22.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, draw a line to connect two marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e7b060f-3c26-4f03-835c-01c0ee83951f/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.04.09.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After cutting, start making the cut-out at two sides at the end of the crop top. From the end of the crop top, mark up at 6 cm on the sideline, which is right at the end of your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a80fb1a-1008-48f9-9275-bc6a87b800db/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.04.20.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner And mark inside 8 cm on the ending line so the width between two marks on the ending line will be 24 cm, which is shorter than half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62758499-14b9-4e6f-940f-4f0ee5f60c4b/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.05.07.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, connect two marks together. Based on that line, draw a curved line to finish the cut-out at one side of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0959fc6-098d-4d3a-bf35-3c395c8fbbef/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.05.24.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Do the same for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a99d11b-88de-410b-af51-6928f66a4f06/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.05.54.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner At the ending line, draw a line 4 cm above it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb902269-3956-4788-9400-71aa0932bdc3/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.06.26.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After that, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line drawn before that and sew to finish the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ef43339-2c85-43d7-99f7-74f165002cb4/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.06.56.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Make two seams to make a nice ending. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56bec1cf-a044-46a4-8873-d40ab4336b97/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.07.55.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner At the curved line, draw another curved line at 3.5 cm from the edge of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/edef599c-0652-48be-80b2-e18401b52e69/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.09.54.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, fold the ending fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the curve line drawn before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6281ba94-f097-454c-a92a-8ef34fd196c8/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.08.49.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, sew to create a fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/763789b9-828e-4f26-9b9b-18fb5d67adb4/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.11.26.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Use the leftover of the t-shirt to cut two long rectangles of fabric with 3.5 cm width in the maximum length you can get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85553589-f980-4c99-992a-9b982e32fc53/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.12.01.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Fold two length lines of the rectangle fabric in the middle first, then keep folding them again and sew to create a tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec04ec2c-22c1-4974-b16a-5918c6337ccd/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.12.58.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After that, use a small safety pin to have the tie go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36342255-5c7a-4cad-9a37-eb03cd48d6e7/DIY+Cut+out+crop+top+from+t-shirt+%7C+T-shirt+transformation+ideas+%7C+Easy+sewing+tutorial+for+beginner Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner And voila! Here's the final transformation. This crop top is not too sexy but has an attractive look at two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37e7ee34-6c5d-425d-bc77-b7496395fd89/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.14.15.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner For this DIY, use a small-size t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e24ac678-cc3e-4089-8fc6-7db744ca3a5f/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.14.46.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner The first step is drawing a line under two armpits, then cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22c8830a-8fab-4e0d-a2a6-eef20e475a91/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.15.11.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner From the top, draw another line 32 cm under it. It's the length of the crop top that is wanted plus 4 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76cbef83-7481-4e8f-b9e6-9e393e50291d/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.15.37.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After that, make another line at 22 cm from the top, which is the length of the big part of the crop top plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81a63526-6288-4830-94d4-74a63d0438bc/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.16.05.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Make sure this length can cover your breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/621284db-594e-4d63-81ca-cb3073fdb5b1/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.16.26.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner That means the rest of the crop top will be 10 cm, which is the small part of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84c2f0c1-1581-40c1-835a-69b4af769376/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.17.22.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Draw a straight line in the middle of two parts, then cut the front piece only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f3a2656-8c31-40b6-ad67-2129263a9578/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.17.48.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After cutting, connect two parts together at the back and keep around 15 cm open at the front, which is around a quarter of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/275c853f-6985-4023-8775-bb34ec18f9dd/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.18.46.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After sewing, finish the open part at the front of the crop top by folding the end fabric inside two times and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/68128fbd-7d5f-401a-932f-dc9c8f4a6398/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.19.12.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Also, use the same way to finish the top line and the ending line of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/903f8a30-471a-4bd0-8300-5c78d937f66f/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.19.49.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner At the middle of the front part, draw a straight line at 4 cm inside the edge of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e61749e-5dc4-43cf-8816-f03a52008836/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.21.52.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Fold the edge fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line drawn before it and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be7139a0-e4b5-4fa5-bb78-c81c6882afe6/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.20.27.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Do the same for two sides of the big part and the small part. And you will have the fabric hole in the middle of the front crop top after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4aca322-55d0-4700-8ddc-453d95070820/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.24.20.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner To make the tie, use the leftover fabric to cut a long fabric with 3.5 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bbf91f7d-2116-4ad4-8635-f75fe7bdbe40/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.24.52.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Fold two length lines of the fabric in the middle first, then keep folding them again and sew to finish the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb6fa5bf-6647-4fd2-a252-a39fd1cae101/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.25.35.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Use a small safety pin to put the tie through the fabric hole from the big part to the other hole of the small part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01b28d51-17f3-4282-9fd9-5f4acf562ce5/DIY+Cut+out+crop+top+from+t-shirt+%7C+T-shirt+transformation+ideas+%7C+Easy+sewing+tutorial+for+beginner Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner And voila! This DIY is finished. Here's the final transformation. The cut-out design makes this crop top super sexy, and I'm sure you will stand out when you're wearing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/36a89b5f-52f2-4b30-80a2-f63d5a000d4d/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.26.49.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner For this DIY, use a small-size t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85eb372a-0143-4cad-863b-adafc85405ce/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.28.11.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner At the sleeve of the t-shirt, redraw the sleeve line to make it become a sleeveless style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b41a83d-15bb-407b-b2a2-b389d1649add/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.27.44.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After that, draw a curved line from the shoulder to the end of the other sleeve to create a one-shoulder look for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d14217db-f7ea-490e-a539-9766f9ce0eb0/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.28.52.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner From the top of the t-shirt, mark down 35 cm, which is the length of the crop top that is wanted minus the length of the tie part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87d6c134-9d30-460c-88a2-4176d9b30059/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.29.57.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, draw a line based on these marks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa946832-46a3-4336-9260-65da871a56ed/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.30.23.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner To make the cut-out look bigger, make this line a big lean from this sleeve to the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbbad4ee-e727-4b5f-9fc9-056921e038f0/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.30.51.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner And the body of the crop top will be ready after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3e5eefaf-0561-40d6-96ee-8cf46f761cee/Screenshot+2024-01-03+205553.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner To finish the end of the crop top at the sleeve and the shoulder, use the end fabric at two sleeves and the end of the t-shirt. The width of this long fabric is around 4 cm, and the length is the same or a bit shorter than the length at the sleeve and the shoulder of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a5751eb-7ae3-4aff-907a-c9ec0ccfb308/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.33.57.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Connect two width lines of the long fabric together to create a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8cfcb0c4-bcfd-4c6f-9b6e-231d540e6361/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.35.16.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After that, connect one side of the circle fabric to the sleeve and sew them along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a73b1438-3ab9-4902-9e2f-17507ef64022/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.35.51.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After the first seam, fold the other side of the circle fabric to the inside at the top of the end fabric first, then keep folding it over the first seam and make the second seam. It's the way to hem the end of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e1c0e32c-016c-41fc-8b8a-77607309c1f4/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.36.57.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Use the leftover fabric of the t-shirt to make the tie part for the crop top. Cut two rectangles with 10 cm width, which is two times the width of the tie that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ca2e094-76da-4ada-bc9e-acaed62d36e2/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.36.57.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After cutting, connect two rectangles together by the width line to have a long fabric line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/053e941b-b449-49b3-a147-b3536900ecf3/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.40.21.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After sewing, connect two length lines of the fabric together with pins first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3407b3e4-244d-42a2-a5c2-980c6fd42939/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.42.23.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, draw a curved line at two sides of the folded fabric to create the look at two ends of the tie and cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06c6d635-f526-47d6-a665-2728067de3b5/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+16.43.29.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner From the middle of the tie, mark two sides 15 cm so the width between two marks will be 30 cm, which is around a half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e1e598e-8217-4e71-a154-0b5f5d6b5823/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.08.02.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, sew the rest of the tie together and keep that part open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df871c70-da59-4751-919b-503fed9fc57c/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.08.15.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After sewing, use a long stick to turn the tie inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ea51d49-e161-4ce5-94e1-cd38ba70db55/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.09.28.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner And sew the open part together after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e856ca86-05c7-45d9-aacd-cd5f89397099/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.11.33.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner At the end of the crop top, draw a line 1.5 cm above it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/241ebde0-0639-4b73-9245-9dc2a362c951/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.11.42.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner From one side, mark it at 15 cm inside at the front and the back so the width from the mark from the front to the back will be 30 cm, which is the same with the open part at the tie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96b7ef76-3ad3-4644-b3fe-aea1e850a181/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.12.19.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then connect the tie to the crop top there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab395a73-2c6f-4a3a-b63b-9c8831244555/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.13.08.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner After the first seam, fold the end fabric of the crop top inside and sew to create a fabric hole with around 1 cm width at the leftover part of the end of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/421bf1db-256e-4710-a8a3-847e95796a37/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.13.36.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Cut an elastic band with 30 cm, which is the half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96c1f650-a3bd-4d61-b264-26bcb44a6a8f/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.14.11.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Go through the fabric hole created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/00c6841e-166a-4a2b-979c-5a7c5e11251e/Screenshot+2025-09-22+at+17.14.34.png Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner Then, sew two ends of the elastic band to the fabric to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f689159d-a735-4609-b905-cdb9bb20146b/DIY+Cut+out+crop+top+from+t-shirt+%7C+T-shirt+transformation+ideas+%7C+Easy+sewing+tutorial+for+beginner Blog - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner - DIY Cut out crop top from t-shirt | T-shirt transformation ideas | Easy sewing tutorial for beginner This DIY is finished. Here is the final transformation. This is a cute, sexy crop top. Which style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-bustier-dress-finding-my-perfect-spring-dress-episode-3 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14796a11-e866-490d-948a-18e09e253a37/DIY+Puff+sleeve+bustier+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+3 Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9755f798-9d60-4346-af88-e0c7197805cc/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+18.20.17.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 3m of mix cotton & chiffon Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760201871091-V1BCRVZP9EG3KYF75AVV/2.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760201871007-I9WD4CCBSIN4UT54HGF2/3.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03a8d700-2580-47c2-a8cc-d7ca586feab9/4.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760202027790-BWHPFQQHMQ3DRIACUCAQ/5.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760202027876-DLHN6GQA63QUI5YLFA9C/6.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760201943714-44PEG80WE1YDNYEZPQZ3/9.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760201943540-LWICDQPFDI6UY3HJG9PE/10.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6e1554f-e25f-4a7f-a64d-4c1b72f63316/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+18.22.11.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Now, apply the pattern to the fabric and draw. Remember to cut four pieces for the front patterns, four pieces for the back patterns, and two pieces for the sleeve pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15d38788-e1e7-457d-bc39-5120b5fb01df/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+18.24.48.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Connect the front and the back patterns at the shoulder line and the inside line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73053c1f-2947-4ae3-9a7b-a521e1354a18/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+18.30.36.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Then, connect two pieces of them together at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5f61e11-04d4-427e-95ac-8e0b6d5d9858/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+00.43.47.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 After the first seam, turn the fabric inside out and make the understitching seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8503ef74-07b6-4200-bbe6-aba42f48518b/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+00.44.06.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 And here is the main bodice of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53a659cc-6356-489a-972f-5b6a0b0ef812/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+00.44.39.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Moving to the sleeve of the dress, connect two underarmpit lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/41d358ae-7a93-4528-8738-81d6b847585c/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+00.44.59.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Then, make a loose seam at the end of the sleeve later to create a puffy look there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee34ccbe-d95d-4307-b8e3-380caa5dd671/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+00.45.43.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Make sure the width of the end sleeve has to be around 26 cm, which is the width of the arm plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72b6217f-f57b-417f-9284-51781a87ce32/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.23.31.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Cut a long rectangle with 28 cm width, which is 2 cm longer than the end of the sleeve, and around 6 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99d6b193-82ab-4195-8d0b-5b6fbb2dd1e1/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.24.07.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Connect two ends of the length lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bb2cb76-45cc-4626-a125-1888c99397e6/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.24.31.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Then, connect it to the end of the sleeve later and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/468c6c45-ed72-4e60-adb5-1a70f8ab480c/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.51.57.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 After that, fold the end of the circle fabric inside two times to hide the end fabric, then make the second seam outside to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c6e463c-b1e8-4269-9bd7-d4ec9f605ffb/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.52.19.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/035a2180-8acb-462f-8ea5-b0473d633d9e/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.53.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Then create a puffy look at the middle of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a50bcbcf-e013-407d-b462-cab994ae0472/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.54.23.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Now it's time to connect the sleeve to the main bodice of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0cd8db8b-5297-419d-8685-e5ee8e87d9f2/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.58.43.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 After sewing, make a loose seam at the bustier area of the bodice to create a puffy look there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8404138-9055-4df6-8ed9-8f62f293374e/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+01.59.01.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Just to make sure the width of the bustier has to be the same with the back of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c52c630-3a84-409e-a0e0-2360ad72d9d9/11.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8daa9c73-5885-40cf-aadd-1ec90b65b7bf/12.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4be57ed9-fcb5-4e6e-8421-4201b7ecfd9a/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.02.06.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Now, connect the front and the back of the bottom part together at two sides first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd936c1e-92ff-48d2-87c9-516dda43914e/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.02.38.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Then, connect one bottom part to the top part later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3de0fd40-b6a4-4efe-9772-84d09dafd5a7/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.03.34.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 After sewing, connect the second bottom part to the top part to make it stay in the middle between two bottom parts so the end fabric can be hidden inside. It would make the dress look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f305861f-9626-4b14-a0b8-8a859533ce55/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.06.12.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 After the first seam, make the understitching seam to keep the end fabric to stay at one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f7032d57-348d-4c11-b3d4-f67f7ebdc0e3/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.09.38.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 The next step is putting the invisible zipper to the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d132fab-2dda-41b2-a479-2e85f3a574d4/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.09.18.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 Then finishing the end of the dress under the zipper after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f21ce0f-9040-4144-b26b-c75292eabd63/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+02.10.05.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 The last step is finishing the end of the dress. Remember to finish two endings separately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2499e0d9-83d3-462f-b5c6-66bb0b4d41f3/DIY+Puff+sleeve+bustier+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+3 Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 - Make it stand out DIY Vintage dress | Sleeveless button down midi dress | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a75e8433-924a-4700-bbba-23b807725501/DIY+Puff+sleeve+bustier+dress+%7C+Finding+my+perfect+Spring+dress+-+Episode+3 Blog - DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 - Make it stand out DIY Puff sleeve bustier dress | Finding my perfect Spring dress - Episode 3 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-tiered-dress-from-scratch-exciting-news monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31a7f27b-d78b-48d4-ab74-43256d4e1f5c/DIY+Puff+sleeve+tiered+dress+from+scratch+%2B+Exciting+news Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbe962d2-f354-4ab2-b432-b0bf8008c848/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+15.53.54.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news 3m of gingham cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbc02a24-3cf7-475a-87fb-1a9032528d90/DIY+Puff+sleeve+tiered+dress+from+scratch+%2B+Exciting+news Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ffa6b155-357d-4ef9-a9f8-c10bd9629c35/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+15.59.25.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news After cutting by the drawing lines, connect two parts of the front bodice together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/79032df1-d324-40bf-b1b4-0844fa8e3ec6/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+15.59.33.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, mark at 10 cm from the top for the open area of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff74c082-2684-4100-bed1-725bb8e3412d/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.00.05.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Make sure the depth of the open area won't be lower than the bust area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce135bd2-d070-4610-b47d-16c2188a987f/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.00.12.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, sew from that mark down to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1fb03fd0-b191-41a4-a668-8c7ff9f127b7/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.01.03.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Now, connect the front and the back of the main bodice together at two sides, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57383eee-33f8-4dcb-9604-2974be6be2fc/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.01.28.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news To finish the open area of the neck at the front, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56b4066b-cd26-4561-ab91-2f1b07e1e748/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.03.04.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news After cutting by the drawing line, sew under the armpit line of the sleeve first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8a7e9a98-025f-464f-8363-a93a8ff17a30/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.04.41.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, make a fabric hole at the end of the sleeve to create a puffy look there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f41f152-a4b4-4461-9e59-755d48be2a97/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.05.02.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Cut an 18 cm elastic band with around 1 cm width to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/457b4fcd-16dd-427f-9658-6e7811df1f21/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.05.23.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, sew two ends of the elastic band after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18059660-70ff-486f-9a57-0a07a49c2a8f/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.05.47.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news And also close the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/599c73a2-9da9-4a00-ba25-1cd3e21b9591/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.07.10.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Now, connect the sleeve to the main bodice of the dress at the sleeve area, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e221b88-785e-4d0d-9ef3-a466d72de897/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.07.43.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news At the neck area, make a loose seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df4a6d8b-85fc-4870-8636-8d6d92facb63/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.08.11.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then create a puffy look there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/884d70c5-0a8c-4aaf-9f22-294d9d6f1751/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.08.32.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Make sure the final width of the neck should be big enough to wear the dress on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b684b9c-7b91-42a5-be8f-9f0cbf49b457/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.11.07.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Cut a long fabric with 3 cm width and around 100 cm length to hem the neck and make the tie at two ends of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/74cfd2b5-f8cd-42f9-93b9-48bd21973072/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.11.33.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Connect the long fabric to the neck and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cf7ce16-1dbf-4c11-97ca-3390d2a908f9/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.13.05.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news After that, fold the other end of the long fabric inside two times to hide the end fabric and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42d7da47-389d-476f-8a11-df9c4d0ee952/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.12.01.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Don't forget to fold the extra of the long fabric at two ends of the neck to create a tie there. It's quite similar to making a bias tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88cad761-a714-4bde-b904-05d8d35faff0/Pattern+%283%29+%281%29.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09ae0ee1-acfb-4c6e-8fb4-c1d323ea3680/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.14.34.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news At the first tier, connect two length lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7bc7ee6-e34b-4bbc-8b1f-a8072ff88df8/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.15.32.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, make a loose seam at one width line to create a ruffle there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbccc999-b203-4d84-9d7f-cbd27e7b2282/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.15.51.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Make sure the width of the ruffle in the end has to be two times the width of the main bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0aa05132-6f68-4eb7-932f-7c118596f644/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.16.38.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news At the second tier, connect two length lines together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da357e6a-adc6-48a9-b500-e94c1a0ac66b/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.17.32.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, at one width line, fold the end fabric inside two times and sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/319b1521-5845-4cda-96a2-a4ee7dead8df/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.17.45.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news After that, make a loose seam at the other width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4525536e-dd08-4dfd-8e87-137b63391ea1/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.18.49.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then, create a ruffle there with the final width the same as the width of the first tier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1c7bded-78ad-4f60-9c53-506dd2d194a8/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.19.14.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Then connect the first and the second tier together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6462f864-88a4-4321-9c27-0171ee0d8b3b/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.20.22.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news Now, connect the top part and the bottom part together, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4512cb2b-566e-4fbb-b27e-5ef73d9e4d52/169416386_154358149923525_993773500591682962_n.jpg Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news - Make it stand out DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760088978255-G12WA24ASTOYKH3IA8GZ/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.35.17.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1760088978010-N4V3NUIWRB0VRQSKDZJC/Screenshot+2025-10-10+at+16.35.09.png Blog - DIY Puff sleeve tiered dress from scratch + Exciting news https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/i-made-3-different-diys-from-1-simple-design-the-abilities-of-sewing-are-from-your-own-creativity monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83b3895c-dcef-47b3-9ee9-41b9e6dfe352/I+made+3+different+DIYs+from+1+simple+design+%7C+The+abilities+of+sewing+are+from+your+own+creativity Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22dd99ed-328e-4e59-bc99-e183d927b2ce/I+made+3+different+DIYs+from+1+simple+design+%7C+The+abilities+of+sewing+are+from+your+own+creativity Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Blouse: 2m cotton fabric Babydoll dress: 2.5m of cotton fabric Maxi dress: 3m of cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0547926f-3c8e-40b7-976c-0bcc7f2f4a7d/I+made+3+different+DIYs+from+1+simple+design+%7C+The+abilities+of+sewing+are+from+your+own+creativity Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06c7fd88-c817-4289-b239-087792462391/3.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8b7820c-7bcf-4db4-ba84-e3f054294afb/4.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc97da46-3130-4be4-853c-7b8ce5b61f36/5.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761021132893-ED90YH8I8XJ2PPJVVFR0/6.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761021132593-O9PPVVGJAHGVQO0W3AET/7.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f19718c-c777-4ffe-ae36-b46a68ac88da/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.35.40.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Connect the back of the yoke neck to two pieces of the front at the shoulder line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/863c4baa-cfa0-4780-ad39-0471fd41384a/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.36.29.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, you can try on this yoke neck to see if you need to alter your pattern or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/001d094a-6bb3-4bea-8e49-a84a644862fe/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.38.42.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, make another piece like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d206595-1455-445a-b06b-4247ba1c2d55/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.39.05.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, connect them together at the neckline from the front to the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd8a4c39-1a8f-45a4-87bb-57394ad090fc/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.45.32.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After sewing, make a few small cuts at the curve line before turning it to have a nice neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/271a6ce8-9362-48f8-b79d-0bf8a7a06a57/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.45.44.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Use the iron after that as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/acd9209c-5691-401c-ab78-f7d210ef2324/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.48.23.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, connect the ending lines of two pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/40d7ef75-e1d9-40dd-8204-40df564449b1/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+11.47.59.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity At the front neck, connect two pieces of the front at the gap at the end of the neckline as well, and the yoke neck will be finished after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b23556f3-1654-43e5-8ee6-9c7cb0e542bc/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+12.59.52.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Moving to the bodice part of the blouse, connect two pieces of the bodice together at two sidelines and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e135d2a6-3946-451d-b66d-da78578b2f44/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.01.05.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, finish the end of the blouse by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing, and the bodice part will be finished after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/47129580-d10f-48c2-873a-f2d5d8eea964/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.03.43.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity For the sleeve, connect two underarmpit lines of the sleeve together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a633a17d-b920-4c81-b3cb-7cff0d285e60/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.04.29.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, make two loose seams at the end of the sleeve to create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25760a45-4182-4da6-b595-c973a8981271/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.04.53.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity The final width of the gathering fabric will be 24 cm, which is the width at the end of the sleeve that is wanted. Make sure it's bigger than the width of your arm so you can wear the sleeve on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c81a335-b613-4567-acf9-59d0490242d2/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.07.14.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Cut a long fabric line with 5 cm width (which is two times the width of the bias at the end of the sleeve plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and 26 cm length (which is 2 cm bigger than the width at the end of the sleeve from the gathering fabric that was made before). 2 cm is also the seam allowance as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfbfbcd1-799b-4b4a-902a-9110c4f7009d/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.08.12.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity So, when connecting two width lines together, a circle fabric with the same width at the end of the sleeve will be created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4598625a-8861-464b-94a2-d3aff2de7880/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.15.09.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, connect one side of the circle fabric to the end of the sleeve and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aee2e1b4-870c-4fef-865b-e161d90b205b/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.15.53.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After sewing, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it to the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a93ee62-213e-4514-a61d-ab015dd40811/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.17.28.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity The sleeve part will be finished after sewing. You will need to make two pieces like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/335502c7-615e-4d7d-b5e9-b078459531e8/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.21.04.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Now, connect two sleeves to the bodice part at the sleeve line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8bcf909d-80cf-4284-8b6b-1f943060496c/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.22.57.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity At the top of the bodice and the sleeve, make two loose seams first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5844e945-d4e4-49d0-a7cb-c3740a704666/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.23.34.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the yoke neck so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1296f3b0-c2fd-458c-8720-5c43f4725a47/Screenshot+2025-10-21+at+13.23.20.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Make sure the width between two ends of the bodice part should be around your shoulder size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cfa4b77-2d62-4ef8-96f2-2dbc9b0a240d/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+02.58.27.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Before connecting the yoke neck to the bodice part, measure to mark the position for two ends of the top bodice first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f377e8b-bb54-416a-b63f-8eec5ba831fa/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+02.58.49.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c25345f8-3fe8-463f-8ab8-a3e933ae51f1/I+made+3+different+DIYs+from+1+simple+design+%7C+The+abilities+of+sewing+are+from+your+own+creativity Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761128066407-IYTSE4OQP5EA034QXQFF/328837972_1612725169197126_5916251402475787471_n.jpg Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761128066000-R6GE7DRLRX66XLF5STCQ/330845504_463730005849150_9024570008471473249_n.jpg Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa91fa2d-4268-4baf-9349-febddeaaaa71/8.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9d9e143-bae8-4627-8770-5a31bcfeedd6/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.36.27.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Here's how the yoke neck looks like with the new front neckline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d37375cf-8970-4fb3-933c-092b81ac108d/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.37.54.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity To make the bow tie, cut a long fabric line with 10 cm width (two times the width of the bow tie that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and 50 cm length (the length of the bow tie that is wanted). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62dc32fa-28da-4b67-92ff-db015c7ebcef/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.38.41.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Connect two length lines and one side of the width line of the fabric together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/709e0d8f-8766-48fe-ac15-73ad61e3de12/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.39.08.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After sewing, make a small cut at two ends of the width line before turning it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f89f7fc2-f151-43f7-b742-3656cd7c9d4e/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.39.37.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, use a stick to turn it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/337037ae-0d9b-4ca6-8577-8cd26d14ee69/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.39.48.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Use the iron after that to make the tie nicer. You will need to have two ties like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d72b7d2-9c1e-41db-8a72-e32117fc5e65/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.59.27.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Now, add one end of each tie to the top of the open area of the front neck. Make sure the tie will be in the middle between two pieces of the yoke neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e190d03-7a73-4024-8d84-8eeb065dd9ab/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+15.59.37.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60b59cf4-78a9-4280-8b81-b85da607b6b1/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.00.33.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Here is how your new yoke neck looks like after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a41118c0-945b-49e2-82c4-b3d2d8950051/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5f8aa31-e2c5-4908-a7c1-6831076ec1d9/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.10.00.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity At the ruffle hem part, connect the length line of two rectangles together to create a circle fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81f1e701-7dbd-448d-b266-4799b8a523db/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.10.30.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity At one side of the circle fabric, which is the end of the skirt, finish it by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/327cd029-8226-421f-9d61-e9da02007798/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.11.48.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity At the other side of the circle fabric, which is the top of the ruffle hem, make two loose seams first, then create a gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e4b004e-375c-41ba-a03a-9b3c30f5ac01/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.11.56.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the end of the top part of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/756bf56b-ed51-48c6-ab96-0419044b8d63/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.12.28.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, connect the bodice and the ruffle hem together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56e63fe4-2198-4fdf-8acf-ccb5cafb1140/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.14.40.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Moving to the sleeve of the dress, use the same sleeve pattern from the blouse. Just make the sleeve a bit shorter compared to the sleeve of the blouse. The length of the sleeve wanted is from the shoulder to your elbow, but instead of finishing the end of the sleeve by the bias, use the elastic band so you can have a puffy look for the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e140b7a-cbf6-4649-b4a8-1c83c35fdb0a/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.16.29.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity From the ending line, draw another line 4 cm above it. It's four times the width of the elastic band that will be used there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e2541cd-a040-40b3-8886-6b5275bce12c/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.17.23.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, fold the end fabric inside around 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the line drawn before and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0fe2aee-072a-4f64-baf0-d0346efeec52/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.18.11.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Remember to keep a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b40c239e-7bae-45af-be8b-e52a010387c9/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.19.37.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Cut an elastic band with a 24 cm length, which is the width of your arm, to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fc25187-7508-4fa5-9d2d-267bac57c8fc/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.20.21.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Sew two ends of the elastic band after that and close the unsewn space you kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/092d9ead-60ce-4b84-95b8-3ec679cb2921/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.20.48.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity The sleeve part of the dress is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a7066da-de49-4970-a6ad-8fcfc74d6c5e/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.23.55.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Now, just need to connect the sleeve to the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/371bc1b5-c771-440d-8a72-7e03873443e9/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.24.02.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, connect the bottom part of the dress to the yoke neck after that by using the same way as was done at the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b68e997-6631-4816-a3e2-36011fc2995e/I+made+3+different+DIYs+from+1+simple+design+%7C+The+abilities+of+sewing+are+from+your+own+creativity Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761128383696-K68HMY7G58YFY3D9Z0TV/330853317_170398629069016_4025232347548293929_n.jpg Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761128383762-OI73ANRX59M3TTA1JVD8/330810266_1230832090973249_4956029020097733265_n.jpg Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6cea3b7-aae0-4939-badf-345c54a81142/9.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52cb965b-05aa-40ff-956a-4b34da479901/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.40.10.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Here is how the yoke neck looks with the new front neck pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3b3204e-a7bb-409d-ba1b-aa2e93e1dc11/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.40.02.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity You just need to add a button and create a buttonhole there after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c2308c2-f7ee-4c78-a54a-3ba61be6b97d/Pattern+%283%29+%281%29.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ae5027d-ef49-4d13-95f7-f5081b6955f4/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.50.54.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Here's what they look like after all. You just need to connect each tier together to finish the skirt part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62eeb6f8-fb94-4d8d-b5eb-08124cabd935/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.52.02.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity For the sleeve of the dress, use the same sleeve pattern from the blouse, but change the finishing at the end of the sleeve to the puffy look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d49b6d58-2a25-4fcb-a26c-376af159ca0c/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.52.44.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Finish the end of the sleeve by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/007d5d07-a69d-44d2-be25-ee95fb483d9d/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.53.07.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, draw a line at 9 cm above the ending line first. It's the width of the puffy at the end of the sleeve that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/735c2b0f-05b4-4bff-adb1-91af8902c14f/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.53.27.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, keep drawing another line at 0.5 cm next to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc416e90-2f3a-441e-9e66-c16b24b2df8e/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.53.53.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Make a circle fabric line with 3 cm length (which is three times the width of the elastic band that will be used later) and the same width as the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a57ed7e-fb0e-4e1f-b042-114befbc53c8/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.54.42.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Connect one side of the circle fabric to the second line and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/db81b8e2-7c17-47c2-94c2-15336b32a191/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.54.53.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity After that, fold the other side of the fabric inside 0.5 cm first, then keep folding it to the first line and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de9395fc-01f6-41b0-b5e2-341ad347d7dd/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.55.00.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Remember to keep a small unsewn space for the elastic band to go through later. This is a way to make the fabric hole at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c021618-15ce-4294-9fa6-ca572d73182b/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.56.19.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Cut an elastic band with 20 cm width, which is the width of your arm, to go through the fabric hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb710cb1-0d57-4535-891f-0b8ee14601e0/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.56.50.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Sew two ends of the elastic band after that and close the unsewn space that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7c3df93-ae3b-47c9-b17a-9996512ab2b7/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.56.57.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity And the sleeve part of the dress will be finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03f955ec-e140-467c-844b-aed939841c89/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.57.43.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Now, just need to connect two sleeves to the skirt part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f28449e4-a3bf-402c-8434-9eace8a4882b/Screenshot+2025-10-22+at+16.57.50.png Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity Then, connect the bottom part of the dress to the yoke neck by using the same way as was done at the blouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f50996e2-8c55-4354-89a1-0b70ffe8941d/I+made+3+different+DIYs+from+1+simple+design+%7C+The+abilities+of+sewing+are+from+your+own+creativity Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity - Make it stand out I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761128459072-WSYJ65O2ZHCFQPZI63XF/328872923_492407913101428_7356725098966541463_n.jpg Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761128458957-F0R9YG1O1580I99VSAY0/328634756_5832717020174857_997345569529785506_n.jpg Blog - I made 3 different DIYs from 1 simple design | The abilities of sewing are from your own creativity https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-5-different-dresses-from-1-pattern-celine-dress-pattern-hacks monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85cba5aa-1cce-495c-9640-039502fd198c/Making+5+different+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Celine+dress+-+Pattern+hacks Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3de94b8e-c81a-4599-bbd1-884498e05410/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks 3m of fabric for each dress Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761561814875-6EM7DR83VYEGI0KOB5SA/2.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761561814614-GWF5261PB9C2L3AX9EAG/3.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f12092e0-51a3-4734-9811-3a9ad62a7ac7/4.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/850aa9c1-5b7c-4b0d-a189-a237d30b88cc/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+17.53.17.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks To add the side pocket for the dress, from the top of the sideline, mark down 19 cm, which is the position of the side pocket that is wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71fd3a5c-be96-4742-b811-e7eab757e338/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+17.53.49.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, add the pocket there and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/303dc8bf-df2f-428a-acc8-45f5b6946211/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+17.53.56.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Do the same for the other side and the back piece of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38d23f48-48ed-430e-b312-82ba8c652b28/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+17.54.37.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, connect the front and the back of the dress together at the shoulder in two sidelines, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fe552d4-5068-4511-8688-d7eb87260dc0/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+17.58.47.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks To create a depth for the side pocket, mark down 13.5 cm from the top of the pocket. It is the width of the open area of the pocket where you can put your hand in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/66aa2db7-206b-44e7-8ca1-f339ac437925/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+17.59.51.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17af475e-53aa-4488-986c-77efbe194d5d/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+18.00.31.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Use the same technique to make the sleeve for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96b1bfd7-771f-4b62-bdee-e883aecdf1e0/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+18.01.05.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then connect them to the body of the dress at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6eda20a-9284-4506-b396-c528c445ee1e/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+18.01.39.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks At the end of the dress, measure the total width of the new ending line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efd193be-deba-403a-b767-10df050b2d2d/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d554d3b-575e-4048-85d5-0f1d0af1a77b/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+01.37.33.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Connect two length lines of the rectangle together to create a circle first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80dd5aa0-fc38-4d19-a77b-661815ec196b/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+01.38.01.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, finish one side of the circle fabric, which is the end of the ruffle part, by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9ef6e91-b60a-4ff3-8ba4-4653957fc1c8/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+01.38.01.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks At the other side of the circle fabric, make two loose seams first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d9c446e-d5f3-4dc1-87dd-2743187b927a/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+01.38.33.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then create a gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/206185f0-bd2e-4834-af19-dd2836707d6b/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+01.38.40.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same at the ending line of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4efed7a-af1b-471e-8bba-d6aa9bf71141/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+01.44.47.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a067c05b-f0b8-4b5c-ba83-8f38c5e1aa95/Making+5+different+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Celine+dress+-+Pattern+hacks Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761739486037-R3FKNVVO259ZZZOF98X6/5.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761739485926-92AGLWKPCT5CA5H3MBKE/6.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fed761e8-9b5f-4c1f-b8c0-ac451ba80266/7.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a76992b-1eab-4db9-ad13-3d1a37b4156c/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.21.39.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Here is the front dress piece after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4affcd61-3c0d-4c0b-9b8c-c929ca2fc735/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.21.13.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks From the top of the shoulder, mark down 36 cm, which is the width from the shoulder to 3 cm above the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7111d731-ed85-46fe-9a1a-064f38345b0d/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.23.00.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Cut a long rectangle with 8 cm length, which is the length of the elastic band area that is wanted. The width of the rectangle will be longer than the width of the front dress piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5f9f91d5-fedd-4a76-b7e7-4a4239f415cc/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.23.44.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Add the rectangle to the line just drawn before on the front dress piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a5da30d-41b6-457a-bdf5-10617a9975b8/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.23.21.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, sew two sides of the rectangle to the front dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eff80a11-5078-43c1-9e92-b307cceddb5f/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.26.54.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After sewing, draw two other lines at 1 cm away from the first seam, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c2a8d84-d768-49d2-9a27-0fc9c440bb75/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.27.18.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Doing this way will give two fabric holes with 1 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce70c4cc-1e16-441a-ab75-56308e63f733/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.28.06.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, cut two elastic bands with 0.8 cm width and 33 cm length, which is the half of your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3d4cb9f-1e28-47d5-b53e-8bc102a5bbab/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.28.27.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Put the elastic band through the fabric hole first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a07077ee-91e3-4ea1-a577-cd50df48fb75/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.28.59.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, sew two ends of the elastic band to two ends of the fabric hole to keep them stay together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/051e115e-ed1d-4272-991e-07f823946101/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+02.29.18.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Do the same for the back piece of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20d87fe3-e57d-46f5-bb6f-a02a32f2a99c/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+03.41.54.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, connect the front and the back of the dress together at the shoulder and two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83facaea-7208-4277-948d-c2cd78d58684/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+03.42.19.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, use the same technique from the original Celine dress to make two sleeves for the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc49c5ec-8eb5-4259-b237-ba85ae70e698/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+03.42.44.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, connect them to the body of the dress at the sleeve line. Here's the top part of the dress after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56cc1356-354b-4b70-9662-679cc0e8d29f/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+03.42.59.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Here's the top part of the dress after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/030a261a-4975-4550-8e7d-46da41378e1a/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+03.43.34.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, check the total width of the ending line of the dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e03bca10-2146-47f5-9e8d-ea4e1603a91b/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e35df030-b580-4a8b-8b69-54161f9ec626/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+13.30.15.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Check the length will be longer with 60 cm long… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a083d273-bae8-440d-9ff2-e08af7685ad1/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+13.32.02.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks … and the width of the gathering fabric will be the same as the width at the ending line of the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab5d30de-0303-4ed6-8081-e97ac9e08109/Making+5+different+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Celine+dress+-+Pattern+hacks Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761642079748-XT43REZV5SXNF2BINWJD/7.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1761642079630-6CX9Y204GMAGZEFAHEA1/8.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb2babc7-63d5-4898-af00-140d2bf705ef/9.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48229767-f8a3-41b3-aac2-e32caf8ff772/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+16.03.46.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, finish the top part of the babydoll dress in the same way as the original Celine dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c923fbbe-d09e-4685-9b4e-a6be1ff2162a/Pattern+%283%29+%281%29.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9b3344c-09f4-4390-8db1-de0fad028f6f/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+16.04.16.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Use the same technique that was done at the ruffle hem part from the first hack to finish two tiers of this skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c467f7f-e016-4ae7-bfb3-03642440a147/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+16.04.49.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Here are how they look after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4291cd5-044b-448f-ac9f-7f51b4962500/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+16.05.12.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then connect them together to finish the skirt part of the babydoll dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d94c8b8-9e12-4b64-92b9-199391fd54b3/Screenshot+2025-10-28+at+16.05.23.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, connect the skirt to the top part of the dress after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bb13296-2714-4e5d-9f00-d7a915f165ce/Making+5+different+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Celine+dress+-+Pattern+hacks Blog - 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Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Connect the two underarm lines of the sleeve together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8163ad6-b46b-493e-afea-bc46f692738b/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.05.44.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, finish the ending line of the sleeve by folding the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c21cda8-808e-4248-8a6b-f97e85299652/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.06.07.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Here is the final look of the sleeve after all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc6f4f7a-c3b7-44f7-b05e-cef157076118/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.12.41.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks To create a fitted look at the waist for this dress, add two ties at two sidelines of the dress. To make the tie, cut a long fabric line with 4 cm width (which is two times the width of the tie that is wanted plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and around 70 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72336633-b7b3-463b-936f-909a3331b235/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.22.30.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Connect two length lines and one width line of the rectangle together first, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5c1d0d6-72cc-4ce3-b6fc-dfba71d34f44/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.23.11.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, trim the extra fabric a little bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e1ec618-4ebc-4094-8ffd-978c1d81ad6b/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.35.57.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then turn the tie inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8496c0e6-a71b-400c-bd08-d63046ebade2/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.36.04.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Don't forget to iron it to make the tie look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73f90461-04f3-476c-9121-e4d214a664a2/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.37.27.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks The position of the tie will be at 40 cm from the shoulder of the dress, and the tie should be in the middle between the front and the back piece of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c6b78cb-8c41-4c0b-94da-be71429f3f3f/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.37.42.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e55cf9d-05b4-4303-a400-8d7b748b28e4/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.38.28.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, finish the rest of the body part of the dress in the same way as the original Celine dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63abadfe-5578-4319-8347-aaba1471a9ed/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.38.46.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks The last step is connecting two sleeves to the body of the dress at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/613a049d-3751-4cc2-b250-e23b0481e1bb/Making+5+different+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Celine+dress+-+Pattern+hacks Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea37b098-4f61-4321-818e-e855249ce16c/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18709678-22bb-48ab-a1f2-ad6ce4d7eed8/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.48.15.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, connect two underarm lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c2c154c-4218-4e3d-a9ef-3e6c1e8c2118/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.48.23.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks From the ending line of the sleeve, draw a line at 8 cm above it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9783bf8-58ca-452a-9524-25a74c44a137/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.48.59.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks After that, fold the ending fabric inside around 1 cm first, then keep folding it to the line that was just drawn before and sew to finish the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21314785-ff3e-4374-84d8-f7059c3f0948/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.49.31.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Use the same technique and pattern from the original Celine dress to finish the body part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc2a3bf7-5f05-4c85-972c-c60d1f837f52/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+18.49.38.png Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks Then, connect the new sleeve to the body of the dress at the sleeve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/106eb00c-a04e-4687-b8e0-ef959b36e2f8/Making+5+different+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Celine+dress+-+Pattern+hacks Blog - Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks - Make it stand out Making 5 different dresses from 1 pattern | Celine dress - Pattern hacks https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-6-different-puff-sleeve-dresses-from-1-pattern-clara-dress-pattern-hack-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85f9257d-f5f6-42f3-bcbe-ed6cd2b04806/Making+6+different+Puff+sleeve+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Clara+dress+-+Pattern+hack+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce8685d1-e78b-4797-bbed-dbbabed35197/Making+6+different+Puff+sleeve+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Clara+dress+-+Pattern+hack+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Cotton fabric, mix cotton and chiffon fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8fc062a-8512-4c47-b690-1a035cd6ce5b/Pattern+%283%29.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/17c9ccb6-733c-4f39-b123-cafb3a891353/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+22.51.44.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial At the top width line of the rectangle, make a loose seam first, then create the gathering fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc87dcaa-0384-4aeb-956b-2e957e4ecac3/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+22.52.24.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial The width of the final gathered fabric will be the same with the width at the end of the bodice part so you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f684fcc1-338d-4192-95e1-8eb35ef63763/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+22.52.49.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial After connecting the bodice and the skirt part together, you can finish the rest of the dress in the same way as the original Clara dress tutorial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d962772-6351-4936-82d8-855fd14b81f9/Making+6+different+Puff+sleeve+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Clara+dress+-+Pattern+hack+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - 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Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e324a20-0093-4f36-a982-348cf81044e1/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.26.45.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial After that, make the dress in the same way as was done with the original Clara dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52a3d8ab-8aeb-4483-a534-6bd1c3606e41/Making+6+different+Puff+sleeve+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Clara+dress+-+Pattern+hack+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762187982872-FH8WATC9GUJAN49RN95U/7.png Blog - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4144217b-ff5a-426b-857c-7a9fa69980db/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.47.20.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Then, cut along the rectangle with 22 cm length (which is a length of the skirt part cut off from the original Clara skirt pattern before, plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and two times the total width at the end of the front and the back of the new skirt pattern that was just checked before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38b81685-a008-49d1-8a37-22fc46ce528a/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.47.27.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Finish two length lines and one width line of the rectangle (which is also the ending line of the ruffle part) by folding the end fabric inside two times with 1 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce6b173b-4c43-4f7f-9495-5996b844426d/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.48.39.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial After that, make a loose seam at the other width line of the rectangle, then create the gather fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/006d69d0-4ff8-4e39-a6be-9a45cd3992ff/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.48.47.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric there will be the same with the total width at the end of the front and the back of the new skirt pattern that was just checked before so they can be connected together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f0fa4066-2fdf-41eb-a667-5ce8c38173f3/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.50.16.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial For this dress, use the new skirt pattern to finish the whole dress first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1cff8e1f-be1e-41c4-9694-767df8646b0b/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.50.24.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Just not finish the end of the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0efd1da7-28b7-4a61-a683-b8c895de8455/Screenshot+2025-11-03+at+23.50.47.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Then connect it to the ruffle part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa74ac40-7a78-4a65-8707-dd6aaf9c2733/Making+6+different+Puff+sleeve+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Clara+dress+-+Pattern+hack+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762189899788-6OPBDRCXPPYBMGTBHT49/12.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762189899937-8BHCEXG125I4NO853ULM/13.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/34af3421-129f-4d68-bec6-e59acae24956/14.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762189971131-ITRP6JBWPC7E5ES6P1TQ/15.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762189971262-4EFQ1I2UKYU1C2Y7OS9W/16.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e629ae16-cc78-4805-8db7-67697c770ccf/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.16.28.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial For this dress, you need to finish the bodice part of the dress before connecting it to the skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9da9b33e-1b3f-4a1e-a1bf-a32bbcc447c0/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.17.00.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial It means you need to finish the neckline and also the tie at the end of the bodice as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/128278a8-63c8-47cb-b24a-bc0e04e12386/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.17.30.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Make sure to keep 1 cm extra for seam allowance when adding the tie there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/557f8ea5-4fe3-41f7-994d-d04493b72afc/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.19.19.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Using the same way from the original Clara dress, finish the skirt part of the dress with the new skirt pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3864ae04-02ae-4b92-93e7-8207bb36c17b/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.20.25.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial After that, measure the width at the ending line of the skirt part with the new skirt pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b019044-bee7-49f7-9011-f9e28d162cfe/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.20.57.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial To make the ruffle hem, cut a long rectangle with 22 cm length (which is the length of the ending part that was cut off from the original skirt pattern before, plus 2 centimeter for seam allowance) and two times the total width at the ending line of the skirt part that was just checked before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/490fe265-3a86-4538-b227-ed78aa0d6e1b/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.24.11.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Fold a rectangle in half by the length line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e40f4fac-eea7-4363-9661-902242fe6f3d/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.26.07.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Then, draw a curved line from one width line to connect to the end of the other one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0ac82d4e-b4dd-4347-89e8-13b50f69a9db/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.25.29.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e861c25-2cf1-4207-9a3d-31cdc01c42fc/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.26.28.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial After cutting, finish the width line with this curved line by folding the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9e49a10a-c0b0-4f8a-b244-ef950312447c/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.27.42.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial At the other width line, make a loose seam first, then create the gather fabric there later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/85196ad1-3637-471f-9521-997d466e368b/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.27.50.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial The final width of the gathered fabric will be the same with the total width at the end of the skirt part that was just checked before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f00c12c-e387-490a-8342-101e21e79e6a/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.29.06.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ff3471e-0c03-4a77-a09a-f7f31ed92f1c/Screenshot+2025-11-04+at+00.29.11.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial After that, connect the bodice and the skirt part together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/139de37d-6ad6-4d43-9fe9-cd1ec1cf5ee5/Making+6+different+Puff+sleeve+dresses+from+1+pattern+%7C+Clara+dress+-+Pattern+hack+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762192690095-030LUBUVMS052OZVF988/18.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - Pattern hack | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1762192689008-W9OCENOHJWXCGJVASBNK/19.png Blog - Making 6 different Puff sleeve dresses from 1 pattern | Clara dress - 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Making my Dream wedding dress - Design, fabrics & pattern making | My perfect wedding series - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7c9048f-c5b8-44f9-b9e1-e688d741060d/Screenshot+2025-12-22+at+15.37.02.png Blog - Making my Dream wedding dress - Design, fabrics & pattern making | My perfect wedding series - Ep 4 - What is your personal style? 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Design, fabrics & pattern making | My perfect wedding series - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/500ba9ec-903d-4183-a563-8853fe9c83a2/Screenshot+2025-12-22+at+15.55.42.png Blog - Making my Dream wedding dress - Design, fabrics & pattern making | My perfect wedding series - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/199156b0-5768-4cd7-8985-48fce137f02e/Screenshot+2025-12-22+at+15.55.50.png Blog - Making my Dream wedding dress - Design, fabrics & pattern making | My perfect wedding series - Ep 4 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1766394075522-97N0MGJ060P2QG78TYEJ/Screenshot+2025-12-22+at+15.56.03.png Blog - 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I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7aad122f-45e9-4655-9638-722183f6a52b/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.44.45.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After getting the final pattern, start cutting it in the actual wedding fabrics. Here is a centerpiece of the bodice in the blank white fabric and in the floral lace fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a60cf7e-66ab-422e-8ace-b670237c7f48/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.45.38.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Connect two top of fabric pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/496fccc7-3daf-4131-a892-3f0dde6481fa/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.46.03.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Also, do the same with two pieces of the side front piece of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d12c6f4-c200-4c02-b4ff-059fc4cd3cfd/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.46.19.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then, connect them to the center piece at the curved line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a76b43e-737a-41e8-a54b-115042498e36/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.47.42.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After that, connect the front bodice to the back bodice at the shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3276436-f8c0-4b40-a674-f026a81c5c6e/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.48.03.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Make a few small cuts at the curved line of the front bodice and iron it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4a6a39f-db2d-46ce-94c0-b1ca18902b3e/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.49.46.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then connect it to the lining fabrics of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8d29513-c0af-4f60-a362-3f4b446d1d03/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.48.28.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Connect them together at the line from the back to the neckline at the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/646e16b1-2d8d-4241-8291-c2aa102835b5/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.51.08.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After sewing, put one side of the cut-out piece in new fabric in the middle between the main fabric and the lining fabric at the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0b1d88f-d80b-4d14-97c7-e49094f72403/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.51.34.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 And sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1f8e4972-149d-41a9-be1c-6fddb9016019/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.51.44.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Remember, don’t sew the part at the back of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9b7f4d6-3765-464a-b0f2-f1b75339addc/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.53.18.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Make a few small cuts at the curved line at the neck and at the end of the open part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/947c2b74-57de-4125-a5a3-57189e97b233/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.53.39.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then turn them inside to hide the end fabric inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa30983e-e076-44a9-ae9a-8943179d95b0/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.55.10.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After that, connect the other side of the cut-out piece to the back of the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fde311d4-6b18-4050-9608-389e111355e5/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.55.45.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Make sure to put the cut-out piece in the middle between the main fabric and the lining fabric and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f892160e-d954-4e80-baaa-51268ce4141f/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.57.12.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After turning the back part right-side out, don't need to permanently set the seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cadb46d6-8624-48e2-9793-1eebd7be10f2/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+15.57.34.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Use a pair of cup foam to add the extra shape for the small breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb74cfbf-6829-47f1-bbd5-dd5726297923/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+16.22.31.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then, connect the main fabric and the lining fabric at the end of the bodice together. And the bodice part of the dress will be finished after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e08c1b34-0547-402c-9c4b-db354f3fbd26/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+16.24.10.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Moving to the skirt part of the dress, connect the front skirt to two pieces of the back skirts together at the sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c148a06b-f8e5-4f90-b5f2-2ec0b030cf46/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+16.25.02.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Do the same for the blank white fabric and the floral fabric. Then, connect them together at the waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6459208a-1528-42d1-9d45-683d7ec57d68/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+16.27.03.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After that, connect the main fabric of the skirt part to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9262e687-aa9b-49a7-9635-a02249137e22/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+16.27.10.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 However, just connect them together at the front of the dress and keep the back open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f6729feb-2a09-4ca6-94bc-dfc532f04741/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+16.27.19.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Repeat the same process for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c902337-12c2-4eef-acb9-89405cc1245d/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+17.57.14.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After sewing, keep connecting the lining fabric of the skirt part to the bodice. Make sure the bodice will be in the middle between the main fabric and the lining fabric of the skirt part and sew to connect them all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c1656e9-8327-408a-bcf3-d4c07186cd22/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+17.57.50.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 First, attach the bodice lining to the skirt lining at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab76f592-9064-42b9-877d-321678b65677/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+17.58.00.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then, connect them all together right at the side seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ce697008-47c6-4bb6-9bf5-f520c375064f/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+17.58.11.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Keep sewing the lining pieces together all the way across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a8c2b92-43f0-4179-ae31-90564854c1b0/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.02.41.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Use a 30 cm invisible zipper to connect two back skirt pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f2112b90-1b1c-4593-b7d3-e4b2419ce05b/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.03.00.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Connect the zipper to the main fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94b49f6c-3916-425a-a427-d69b5b123a2b/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.03.32.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then, connect the lining fabric to them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3958b6b0-bea8-4309-ba63-6b647d67f9b3/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.03.54.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 So the zipper will be in the middle between the main fabric and the lining fabric. So when you turn the lining fabric inside, it will have a clean look not only outside but also inside of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4cdb142-8ad8-4749-9b22-34b3a4bb9a6b/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.05.06.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 After that, connect the rest of the back skirt under the zipper together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d634e0d3-e4ec-42dd-89db-b90db4380f2b/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.06.14.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Remember to connect the lining fabric and the main fabric separately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/939607a3-8286-4e8c-aa79-ee794ef8577b/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.07.34.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 The last step is finishing the end of the dress. Fold the end fabric inside two times with 0.5 cm each time and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1aa39933-f01b-4dd3-9e21-a566d5deac12/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.07.38.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Doing separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1458bc6-ae9a-446b-9aae-faf1db60e002/Screenshot+2025-09-21+at+00.09.57.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 And the dream wedding dress is finished. After that, do a cleaning and ironing to make it ready for the big day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee1090dc-77c4-4bd9-ace9-206101579477/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.09.55.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fdbec065-c548-4c84-94ee-1f23e6f6146f/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.10.02.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 They have a few options for the material of the wedding veil. But I chose white silk tulle to match the color of the wedding dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48cc0211-f485-4e32-aa0b-bc40b14cc31c/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.14.36.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Cut one width line of the fabric in the curved shape by using the back skirt pattern of the wedding dress. The veil made is two meter wide and 2.5 meter long so they will match each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90a0aaf9-083a-4c3c-9a03-15e9b264df46/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.15.27.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 To make the veil more matching to the dress, use the floral from the lace fabric to insert around the curved line of the veil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63d0de43-8c08-4478-83c2-151d315938e6/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.15.49.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Use a glue gun to do it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ba6cff1-49de-427b-badc-4a6530b2bebd/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.16.13.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 But just do it for the grounded part of the veil and keep it clean for the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7347ce5-f0e3-43c2-930c-d780ceeb1341/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.17.14.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Moving to the top of the veil, gather fabric to 10 cm width, which is the width of the hair comb that will be used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b69a2be6-196e-4544-b39d-66ed9f3b7549/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.18.02.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/133ceca3-d4f6-4184-a141-7fc2dc160d0d/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.18.43.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - Ep 5 Use the glue gun to do it too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4b13a9e-6b29-478e-a896-d95a7f8f24e1/Screenshot+2025-11-26+at+18.19.03.png Blog - I made my Dream wedding dress (plus my wedding veil) in 2 weeks | My perfect wedding series - 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Ep 5 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-velvet-jumpsuit-reformation-inspired-party-outfit-idea-2020 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/125bcc20-49f7-47f4-85a0-da47c07aeb2e/DIY+Velvet+Jumpsuit+-+Reformation+inspired+-+Party+outfit+idea+2020 Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93cba26d-516c-476f-b557-108d7b00bc46/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+16.55.44.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Velvet fabric in gold color (2.5m) Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Elastic band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c66c954b-09d1-4799-b71a-335d3d5aa4aa/DIY+Velvet+Jumpsuit+-+Reformation+inspired+-+Party+outfit+idea+2020 Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9ae9090-68da-43cf-a853-566c65ae6792/DIY+Velvet+Jumpsuit+-+Reformation+inspired+-+Party+outfit+idea+2020 Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764064671697-EO2DN3XEZ82D7Z9BGP8R/3.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764064671578-7SELHVYHNTQTE03OMFZF/4.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764064672964-LUW65CKJ1Y16DY9HT156/5.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764064733278-ZPRWZNXNBZYWSVYUEZ5M/6.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764064733381-GSG7E9R3A3WT8XBJBCD2/7.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/54de99a5-d783-4e55-ae55-67055ff446e0/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.01.45.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Folding two pieces of the back part together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9218f7e9-ba7e-40ac-a0b9-e1c09484dbbe/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.02.02.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Then, from the top, move down and mark at 13 or 15 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/676fba8e-5cab-4bd0-be7d-a031442aad0b/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.02.09.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 And sew from it to the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b9e61a5-0594-41b7-8521-e68d2f9fe4fe/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.03.20.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 After that, fold the unsewn part at the top of the back inside, then sew. By doing it, the neck of the jumpsuit will be made bigger to be able to wear the jumpsuit after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d3db10b6-793b-47ed-a88b-01cd73295e1f/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.04.12.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Now, connect the front and the back part together at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4091ed1-fe13-4e31-8bf6-15b4d927e9e2/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.05.46.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 After that, cut two long rectangles with 3 cm width and around 60 cm length to make the bias tape for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4384bb56-4657-4ea1-834c-ae9b42183330/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.06.25.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Connect the long fabrics to two sides of the neck first, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/705dabea-f31a-4f83-9a63-2b1e468761fd/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.06.52.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 After the first seam, fold the rest of the long fabric two times to create a bias tape, then make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fff498a-dffb-4f70-a64c-16194330f027/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.07.13.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Use the same way to finish the hand part of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d10bf5f5-10ff-47cc-a640-02a669d76fc5/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.08.33.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Now, connect two sides of the top and two sides of the end of the neck together to finish the top of the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bf249bc-f279-4694-8aef-b441276b9a8f/DIY+Velvet+Jumpsuit+-+Reformation+inspired+-+Party+outfit+idea+2020 Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a0f336dc-20a7-4a23-927f-993f892eb0d5/DIY+Velvet+Jumpsuit+-+Reformation+inspired+-+Party+outfit+idea+2020 Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d3b4b58-e9d9-4cd3-ae5a-54b5a22e330d/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.11.22.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 After cutting, connect two pieces of the pants and the crotch line together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5eb4a0d-6a2a-426d-95ba-02e3706ca505/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.11.50.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Then connect the inside lines of the legs after that. And the pants of the jumpsuit will be ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/551804b3-1f0f-42b5-9ea2-d2a6b6c0bc67/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.28.51.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Before sewing the top and bottom sections together, mark 3 cm up from the top edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d866b38a-6693-4025-b44b-41b1362c44e0/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.50.47.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Now, connect the top and the bottom of the jumpsuit together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cc206e37-c170-471a-92fb-0dd760ec4d77/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.50.54.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Then sew the first seam at the line that was drawn before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b02b42e7-bc9b-44a2-8598-30257f275898/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.51.41.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 After that, check the width of the elastic band that will be used to know the width of the fabric hole that needs to be created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/14191ce7-5098-45e1-92f7-0ebfc324aba0/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.51.54.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Then, make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21809dca-6eab-40d0-a744-7115dd8fc144/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.52.01.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Remember to keep a small unsewn space to put the elastic band later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cb61cf89-f0d2-43eb-89f3-9e7c64f35106/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.54.43.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Then put the elastic band through the fabric hole first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/436859cb-6b1e-4ae8-9d1c-3317738cc0d5/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.54.50.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Then, sew two ends of the elastic band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f89f1c22-7fac-4695-ba38-c2827df54397/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.54.56.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 And close the unsewn space that was kept before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af9b5e94-2594-4767-8339-d6edd3b5e1e7/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.57.24.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 The jumpsuit has the tie at the waist, so cut a long rectangle at 3 cm width and 160 cm length or longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c7c6598-e0da-4279-ada3-c097cee5f291/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.57.49.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Fold the rectangle in half at the width, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/760643c1-1e58-4037-ba9e-e4b4b9d0420d/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.58.15.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 Turn it right-side out after that by a small safety pin or hair clip like was done, and the tie for the jumpsuit will be ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63fb1733-2b41-4121-9cae-70b67dc6c167/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.58.57.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 To put this tie inside the waist, open a small hole at the middle of the waist under the V-neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f96fa24-10b2-4fca-b803-5596a5f15530/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+17.59.27.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 The last step is finishing the end of the jumpsuit. At the leg, fold the end of the fabric two times inside, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46ccd736-0e85-4dc8-82d8-304186909284/DIY+Velvet+Jumpsuit+-+Reformation+inspired+-+Party+outfit+idea+2020 Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 - Make it stand out DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764070184728-159ZGX8X8T1KTZYJ0UEO/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+18.29.06.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1764070183482-83N8533W5K6LC5EMAB7P/Screenshot+2025-11-25+at+18.28.55.png Blog - DIY Velvet Jumpsuit - Reformation inspired - Party outfit idea 2020 https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/i-tried-to-make-the-de-una-vez-pink-floral-dress-that-got-inspired-from-selena-and-kendall monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7a942ad1-6f7b-44be-9e79-66090ba4e97e/I+tried+to+make+the+%22De+Una+Vez%22+pink+floral+dress+that+got+inspired+from+Selena+and+Kendall Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa541ee9-8318-46b6-9905-c54a8938a7cf/I+tried+to+make+the+%22De+Una+Vez%22+pink+floral+dress+that+got+inspired+from+Selena+and+Kendall Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7471a6e9-15a0-4f5f-a4e9-5042561d2c9f/I+tried+to+make+the+%22De+Una+Vez%22+pink+floral+dress+that+got+inspired+from+Selena+and+Kendall Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Main fabric: 5m of silk fabric in floral printing Lining fabric: 1m of thin cotton fabric in white Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b85952d-19b2-46eb-a795-b93399d51a76/I+tried+to+make+the+%22De+Una+Vez%22+pink+floral+dress+that+got+inspired+from+Selena+and+Kendall Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883483215-JBOVUPKVIYAAECFSD8C3/4.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883478868-ULAK55D0UHQ1E5H62821/5.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883546494-4T9KKXLDIYXWDPM6KSOU/6.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883546191-GATBMXATC9OIUOLSEJ68/7.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883673958-3YASNQJD6OU0BK3993TR/8.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883674195-I7ESXFAY63NV02T4LKK0/9.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883923248-90042X0ORBJDGA9V5JN0/11.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765883923253-COY6MTH7WIQTKTFQ3NZ0/12.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765899377114-WVRM05THC77FD2H2SNQ4/14.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765899377356-XIC4RUTPKLEYR95SPG6A/15.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765902090194-EAFCSE3GG5U3DRNXR4Z5/16.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765902101139-36CJZ3546TF4CFX2CW0L/17.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765902110306-PH40CHYKHOPO7V6O162Q/18.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765901683585-7NA6UUL3H3HM0YC4GM14/the+sleeve+pattern.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765901683476-6YKJSVK8HCRWY7OWYHJ8/the+sleeve+pattern+%282%29.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ec3f79df-716e-4d83-bc1c-db9596dfb429/22.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/04a27aa2-206c-429f-8314-bdd3d074941f/23.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbcb9116-fcef-4645-beba-4326c65c4af1/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.47.00.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Now, apply the pattern to the fabric and draw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f10ce538-1e58-43d0-9cfd-d449a7a529d7/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.47.32.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall However, at the second front pattern, apply the neckline of this pattern at the folding line fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4dbc0019-42b8-4182-846a-58cbaf957a1a/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.48.43.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After cutting, connect two pieces of the second front pattern together at the middle line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9680cd9-ce10-4b4f-8bb5-250c6598d4ae/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.48.31.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e56eadee-f890-4ceb-a5be-c67f4c51e10f/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.49.23.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After that, connect two pieces of its second front part to keep them not moving and stay together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95fdbd1e-9863-4bbd-a57b-3e4d09c25e35/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.49.47.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall As you can see, the original dress had the fold of the fabric to create a puffy from there to the bust area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d74b6103-33c5-4442-bcfa-bf30c5a2fe8d/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.50.13.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall So, make two folds at the top of the second front part and sew to keep the fold together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e69b772e-4248-4c4c-9065-89d021ec0c9c/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.54.02.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Now, connect the back and the first front pattern together at the shoulder lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ba89091-de2e-479f-8493-f19e48069dd9/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.54.09.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Do the same for the lining part of the back and the first front part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/81534086-5df1-4314-ac83-d165658ed74c/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.56.41.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Now, connect the first front part and the second front part together. Make sure the second front part will be in the middle of two first front parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ebf241a-9239-4484-a49d-23b944299975/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.55.18.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Also, connect the rest of the neckline of two front parts and the neckline of the back parts together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67c58a9a-b249-4ea3-944b-67286de0ee50/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.55.32.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After sewing, make the understitching seam… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/80e4719c-ba83-4408-8553-09f1eb5ab9e7/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.55.41.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall … to keep the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb3cd758-a501-4848-9ff4-b11ad5967579/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+00.57.48.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, connect the front and the back part together at the sideline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19eef067-dacc-4994-b588-283b8117d260/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.00.37.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After cutting the sleeve, create some fold at under the armpit lines of the sleeve to create the ruffle feeling there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63ebb334-cfff-4428-a33b-3357f9095be2/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.01.35.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, connect two underarm lines together after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af2fbba4-8f35-45d6-879f-37f68bb2ec50/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.01.43.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After sewing, check the final width of under the armpit line first to keep working on the lining part of the sleeve later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/957c5e12-7e61-4184-befe-8d6187073cdf/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.02.26.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Because the fold make the underarm line of the sleeve shorter than the pattern and won't create a fold for the lining of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/765646cd-2167-47b9-b92a-0149b9a95e5e/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.03.16.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall So, re-cut the length of the lining sleeve part to be the same at the new underarm line of the sleeve that was checked before that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1061f57-24ec-4b57-9e72-39cdae50f401/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.03.49.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Don't forget to check the width of the end sleeve of the lining to be the same with the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c0ba4fb-acf6-4b8c-82c9-4906e40e768e/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.04.50.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, re-cut the lining again to make sure it aligns with the sleeve edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5632115b-c49e-44ae-9972-2853f83b8749/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.06.30.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After that connect the sleeve and the lining of the sleeve together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e8da21d-0a51-47dc-a579-0fb98edf6459/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.11.34.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After sewing, turn the lining sleeve right-side out to hide the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/624f3c5d-bb60-4429-a83b-6990ded14efb/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.12.22.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, connect the sleeve and the lining together at the rest of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7c725ec-b6f5-46a5-93e3-763a315f9750/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.13.07.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall At the middle of the circle on the sleeve, start making the mark with 1 cm from the middle, then 4 cm after that. Doing the same for the left and the right from the middle of the circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/794b03ae-bad5-4479-a213-237162dea9ba/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.14.31.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, create the fold. The number of the folds will depend on the length of the sleeve at the front and the back part. So, remember to check the total length of the sleeve after folding to make sure it will be the same with the total length of the sleeve at the front and the back part. So, you can connect them together later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/708c98b7-54c1-4138-9bce-4f7c793f465f/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.15.14.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall But remember the fold at two sides from the middle of the circle will be in the opposite direction to each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e66bb40d-c2fb-4001-8caa-397d2deb42d6/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.15.44.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83f2b8b2-3dc0-4b61-a5a1-8b46b5b087fe/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.17.47.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Now connect the bodice and the sleeve together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e60c1eae-d32e-4654-b770-884a1717dc5a/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.17.59.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall At the end of the bust area, make a loose seam first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67cca974-af76-498d-b043-cfefcc1d76c5/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.19.01.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, create a puffy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37f3ca9c-87f5-4c5a-bb67-e66b8f363f3e/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+01.19.51.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall However, at the middle of the bust line, make a few folds to make the puffy there bigger than the rest. Just to make it similar to the original dress, make sure the final width of the bust line there will be right at the middle of the main bodice which is a quarter of the bust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765966154113-4Z1RU21NPQ66HJPXOOQ6/26.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765966154049-DTO8YQIIEJC0RC8VM6N0/27.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765966471448-NKKJ7OMHG8MJIS2WRI22/28.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765966470730-7WPL8RZZQO70DWDZSPGX/29.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d4ec7ebc-4895-401e-afc2-11b5e4e37e47/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.17.22.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Now, connect the front and the back of the bottom part together at the sidelines. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7306dde-d4d8-4321-8511-bf715260788a/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.18.45.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Cut two long rectangles with 12 cm width and around 45 cm length, which is longer than a half of your underbust size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a234038-405c-4528-95f8-dcb3b72fa16c/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.19.32.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Connect two ends of the length line together first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f3c25075-9094-4ada-be07-f4ed1c2cee9f/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.20.21.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, connect it to the top of the bottom part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19bf9815-a343-4bcb-bafa-8e2586a98c68/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.20.28.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1263ef1d-381d-45cd-9084-6b8e6ae59049/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.21.13.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall As you see here, on the original dress, it has the folding at two ends of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6190d3f3-97e9-419f-ac00-a5e164135acf/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.23.20.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall So, create two folds at two ends of the rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f018ae9-52fb-4ace-b99f-9825e757ddda/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.21.43.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, sew to fix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23d68651-e39a-4bd5-865f-955f05ff36c4/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.24.26.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Doing the same for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b9a0156-2c87-4f13-9411-e6ca6053e3cd/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.26.28.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Now, connecting the top and the bottom together at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e0507e6b-04da-4424-a64a-2e2327d9127e/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.26.56.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3a373ea-6e51-4b99-a9f0-060621ee357c/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.27.11.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Use an invisible zipper to connect the back pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c795863d-523e-4d4d-a967-28b0eb531188/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.27.22.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall After that, connect the rest of the bottom dress under the zipper together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a1d3529-e667-43df-bef6-85118256536e/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.27.28.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall Next step is finishing the end of the dress. As you can see at the original dress, the end of the front is a little shorter than the end of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8bd03a4-d056-427a-a8d6-00dfc6973214/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.29.46.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall So, don't forget to cut it a bit before finishing the end of the dress. At the end of the dress, fold the edge fabric two times to finish the end, then sew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf2beff3-1291-4c7a-945c-388cc42a0b7b/Screenshot+2025-12-17+at+17.30.10.png Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall And the last step is putting the flower to the middle of two breasts and at two ends of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0182b95c-d635-45dc-8fe0-7e8213ec73ec/I+tried+to+make+the+%22De+Una+Vez%22+pink+floral+dress+that+got+inspired+from+Selena+and+Kendall Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall - Make it stand out I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765968763841-2HSE35N8RUTRQ72UWT5Z/186293628_170413775006016_2667340401973219689_n.jpg Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1765968764983-Z2LQLYGU3QA2NV9Q7DBU/184878425_930890887672654_1498621927239533551_n.jpg Blog - I tried to make the "De Una Vez" pink floral dress that got inspired from Selena and Kendall https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-puff-sleeve-ruffle-collar-dress-with-ruffle-hem-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial-f2lb5 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a1a15943-694c-4014-8c4c-31f9b180e9cf/DIY+Corduroy+jacket%2FSherpa+jacket+from+old+shirt+-+Old+shirt+transformation+idea Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8eeb6784-7b05-4d7b-830e-d4536df3e687/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.28.08.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Old jacket Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6ee26e5a-6b1f-49c3-9590-f2af995ef0cc/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.29.33.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea First step, measure the length of the jacket want to have, and it’s 40 cm from the shoulder, but you can make it longer if you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d94ba1d6-a45d-48b9-b283-f4ab82785f1d/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.31.28.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After cutting, use the leftover fabric of the shirt to create a waistband and the pockets for the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c8a452ba-baf2-4d7d-8ecf-6b4bd2bd7c1d/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.31.40.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea For the waistband, cut a rectangle with 10 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06392c65-8d2f-489b-a3b2-6115e23cdee9/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.34.41.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea For the pockets, want to have two front pockets of the jacket, so cut two rectangles with 13 cm width and 17 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32d50416-713c-4eb4-9797-04cd867e9f1e/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.35.17.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then double fold one edge of the rectangle so it will be an open area of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/524407a9-8494-4519-b0d4-fd182ccb6516/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.36.07.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After sewing, also overlock the pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d03733c3-8d07-4357-9681-b36257f3289e/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.36.18.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then use the iron to create a folding for the pocket, and will have the body of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a204637f-9e78-4ec2-9de6-79da704bac64/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.39.16.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea For the pocket-flap, drawing into a rectangle with 16 cm width and 13 cm length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/941c595f-38c0-49e9-b909-b8f6567fa382/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.39.23.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea From two edges of the length, mark at the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0827385-e491-42c5-9496-d2bd41767224/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.39.54.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea From two edges of the width, go to inside 2 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/30f2d320-38bf-4b53-b448-d0120e2b52eb/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.40.25.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then connect these marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d13af5a8-1991-4a34-a17f-d513586364b1/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.41.51.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After that, you will have the flap of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bc2c602-878f-4711-81dc-0c575270c3fd/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.42.13.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Use the pins to hold the pocket-flap together, then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c645c9d2-da77-4eca-8385-036c2412e976/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.43.16.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After sewing, upside the pocket-flap and make another seam outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31aa1e31-ac80-44f0-a21b-ed72448eb26f/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.43.26.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Also overlock the pocket-flap after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/739ccb5b-8deb-4e7a-84a4-eac0c1601a02/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.44.16.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Now measure the position for the pockets. From the end of the jacket, go up 15 cm and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f75c037-3db4-4771-b4b4-027c1f2c89e6/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.44.41.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea From the button area, go to inside 5 cm and make another mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/229cf10c-5216-4b5b-8583-95d89b96e943/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.45.59.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After that, put the body of the pocket to the front jacket at the meeting with the mark that was made before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88715db8-ce8e-4d00-82d7-e37844686581/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.45.14.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Use the pins to hold the pockets to the front jacket and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0833796-227e-4d90-8163-89437646ebbb/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.46.53.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Now install the pocket-flap upper the body of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc7c434c-91a8-44a9-b33e-61b391aac12a/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.47.08.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After the first sewing, fold the pocket-flap down and make another sewing to keep it on way there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/51346730-ba30-4859-913c-fe464bc37ef1/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.47.42.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea To make the corduroy inside a jacket, need a white towel with a soft material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d8f785c3-1869-4818-af19-aceddabd5be0/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.48.16.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Fold the jacket in half and apply it to the towel to draw the pattern for the front body of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a2cdc92-9057-4c2d-8429-c1d75577e0b0/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.49.07.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Remember cutt at 1 cm outside the drawing line to have space for sewing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dea65128-d462-4fa6-ae3e-6a92f6d384df/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.49.19.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After that, apply two body patterns of front jacket to draw the pattern for the back of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c23344d-ed0f-444c-abcb-33cad9b62dd9/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.49.51.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea However, drawing a curved line at the neck of the back instead of keeping the same line of front, then cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5031d366-e06f-491f-a188-445467c03046/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.50.06.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d13c4a2a-fd0e-47b8-9cd4-b7b93943211a/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.51.19.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Now connect the front and the back together at the shoulder and two sides. Use the pins to hold them together, then sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa5c41c5-1b84-41de-b5f7-1f2e10a3a4cd/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.55.11.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea For the neck, apply the neck of the jacket to the towel and draw a pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/baa55df9-8b34-471b-91c3-9a95d5f212f8/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.55.58.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea It is similar like what was done to the body of the jacket before. And cut at 1 cm outside the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a5ac30d-b3ad-4cae-93cb-834d523d0b72/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.57.09.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then connect the neck to the body of the jacket and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0620e2a2-f6df-4042-800f-ba6bcfbb1ee5/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.38.24.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Connect the inside part to the jacket. The way to do it is folding at the edge of the inside part and fixing them at the same line with the outside part. Use the pins to hold all the folding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef2f8453-c1e8-48e7-b2a6-f52251201931/Screenshot+2025-04-13+at+14.57.22.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/59d7d160-a128-405c-924f-ad927aa5f5b1/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.39.44.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea To make the nice seam, sewing into the previous seam of the outside part so it will look like one seam only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/22574deb-8fec-467f-bd0c-653093c12e4e/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.40.19.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea After that, sew the end of the inside to the outside part to keep them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5c49490-226c-49f1-8129-28fa254f8de2/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.41.17.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea The last step is making the waistband of the jacket. Use the iron to create a folding for the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50f51c64-e3fe-4ffc-8c3c-e08ea2f778eb/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.41.29.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Then fix it into the end of the jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb5eda17-aca0-4cc9-88d2-ec8dee37f13b/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.41.40.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea Fix two sides at the button area, then fix the rest later and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93bd88be-6d32-477e-b6d4-264e75352dde/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.45.09.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea - Make it stand out DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1744829192754-3NVTORUV9OG3MVDFCL08/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.43.44.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1744829118100-NQZ3VGKWAPYH4K0PPE5B/Screenshot+2025-04-17+at+01.43.30.png Blog - DIY Corduroy jacket/Sherpa jacket from old shirt - Old shirt transformation idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-summer-cottage-dress-step-by-step-sewing-tutorial monthly 0.5 2026-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef36074a-43c0-4d42-beeb-77edd2965363/DIY+Summer+Cottage+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial DIY Summer Cottage dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f87edf53-c03f-4dde-a0a6-1c3b742f64bd/What+you%27ll+need Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Main fabric: 2m of light weight soft cotton fabric Lining fabric: 2m of thin cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a8597d6-613e-4f4e-9816-538808235005/2.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e23d9751-769e-427b-8ae8-41c1fe98b79f/3.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c1535dc-5876-43fb-a5c5-62bf175eea06/4.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/595373dd-f20e-4873-b0a8-dea24bbf375f/5.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/821b3516-d62b-40cd-a59d-751175aedb0d/6.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a2d40a7-a8a7-4fe4-ad7f-58348b7891aa/7.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05f8445d-db10-413a-99d1-8e904ec942b5/8.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9196f0b9-1621-44a0-afd2-945ec7b910fb/10.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/481be308-69d5-4c57-80e1-018f0d5450be/12.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3114d15-2f76-4c74-9002-3f82a5b80c9d/14.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/96505307-772e-46a1-8e7c-a7a64cca85c3/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.21.19.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Started by making the front bodice first, connecting two side pieces to the middle part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/90ae61af-99ac-4033-aa9d-b2a2e348da79/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.21.54.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, make one more seam outside to keep the end fabric on one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/595a339c-f5f5-4ff0-b7d0-b5b87c428648/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.22.14.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top part of the front bodice, create two loose seams at the under-bust line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9df382c4-d2bd-4be8-b594-fd1ab1863ac1/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.22.39.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then make gathering fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2fd813c4-ce57-4c85-9391-6fd8aa310deb/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.22.47.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric should match the bottom part of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e77dec8-1813-4462-ae27-aa9e09f3c968/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.26.34.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect it to the bottom part of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fa423ac8-7b16-4ddc-8521-dc16ea416b21/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.27.43.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the front bodice, make two loose seams, then gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/830658d9-0a6d-4cd6-82e7-3732be78f178/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.28.47.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be 14 cm, which is a half of the inside shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7fe477c6-f9cd-43bd-ac5a-a191ac8f9dcc/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.32.45.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial For the front skirt, make two loose seams at the top, and gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/505cb8d6-d711-4850-a785-7d801ee238b6/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.33.04.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same the width at the ending line of the top bodice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e71bbbb9-9a87-4d70-8fba-58d4fbc0c98e/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.34.31.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e603a69-3582-4717-9d8c-933034d58158/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.35.18.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Use the same method to make the lining for the front dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbf8153f-13c5-45a3-bb42-deee1d04fa2f/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.36.50.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial For a corset look at the back, make holes for the tie first by cutting a long rectangle 3 cm wide and 50 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e19b32c9-6cdd-40fa-bf58-9d11caea8f00/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.36.59.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two lane lines of the rectangle together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50aece15-b87e-48e3-a9e8-e8f993fc1e9d/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.39.29.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then turn it right side out, sew, and iron to keep the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89082c93-b9aa-4ee7-a3b4-85bc638bbe8d/2024-10-22+01_41_49-Media+Player.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then iron to keep the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/923f0806-70b5-4114-9cc3-ee6f8a6a1fe6/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.40.52.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Cut it into 10 small pieces with 5 cm length each one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c81dfdd4-2994-499c-afa9-d218f22d1f53/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.41.05.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial On the middle piece of the back bodice, mark the tie hole positions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b88e1a3-8781-4f76-8b78-b1b6ba0481df/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.45.32.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then attach the pieces, and sew to secure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a122cd8-b675-4841-bc21-457a18fda942/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.46.15.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two side parts of the back bodice to the middle piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/035f7c4e-dd39-4c43-b800-c538e9dbbfcd/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.48.37.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial At the top of the back skirt, make two loose seams, then gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1c8e50f-9cde-41b1-aca9-ff9211a35d90/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.48.29.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same at the end of the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2d4f3ebb-e72c-4da3-be3e-de94bc58527d/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.50.41.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5735ebda-dee7-4d02-bca0-937ba4c17163/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.50.52.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Make the lining using the same method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/951b8087-55da-454a-88da-b3184ebdef47/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.51.28.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, connect the front and back of the dress at the sideline, leaving the zipper side open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/07db66a4-70e1-4b31-bf80-d1c1d520bf0d/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.52.46.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Add a 30 cm invisible zipper on that side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7d06c513-95d3-4b2a-b21c-88e3618e7e7f/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.54.55.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial For the shoulder strap, cut a 16 cm wide rectangle, double the strap width, plus 2 cm seam allowance, with a 40 cm length for shoulder strap length plus 2 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/725eb96e-0e9a-4f26-a0f0-42334efc9a7f/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.55.28.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the two lane lines together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6f26ab93-2bb0-4c98-9030-930d9a502218/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+01.56.36.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then turn it right side out, and iron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/753f2ae7-476d-46d9-a3ef-48b94119923e/In+today%27s+video%2C+I%27m+going+to+share+with+you+how+I+made+some+cut+ruffle+tops+from+my+leftover+fabric.+These+tops+are+super+cute+and+very+easy+to+make+with+a+few+step.+That%27s+why+it%27s+a+beginner+f+%282%29.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial On both ends, make two loose seams, and gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4a019843-f8b7-4216-9365-d913b7aa694c/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.00.30.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be around 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c7d24717-30f6-420a-811f-d98e6c180a59/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.02.43.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial For the front tie, cut a rectangle 4 cm wide (double the tie width, plus 2 cm seam allowance) and around 40 cm long. Connect the lane lines, turn it right side out, and iron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5da5079c-4545-4504-b5e6-733ed62a13aa/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.02.54.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect the lane lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f9c19bb5-3c47-48d2-8e1f-026818fc69a7/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.03.43.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then turn it right side out, and iron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ffae4355-3986-4b39-bb61-886b0d75cd78/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.05.44.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Connect one end of the shoulder strap to the top of the front bodice, leaving 1 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/645a135d-7700-4d11-af66-effa83a0a546/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.06.22.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the other end of the shoulder strap to one side of the middle back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2a885246-dc9f-4ab5-9896-ae09d1e0d9d0/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.06.59.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Attach the tie to both sides of the bust area, leaving 1 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b31e79a1-2006-45d6-bbe1-be8453dec8ac/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.08.15.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Then sew to secure them onto the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1178a82-ad95-4bbd-95aa-0f3d66569bb2/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.10.25.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Next, attach the lining to the dress at the top bodice line, making sure the right sides face each other, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3a0d6ee-6fe9-45e6-94f4-31d9a1d00f66/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.10.08.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial After the first seam, make an understitching seam at the top of the lining to keep the end fabric on one side, then iron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1aff16ba-ceda-42b9-a651-107fb56f71fa/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.35.53.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Continue attaching the lining to the zipper line and the rest of the sideline separately for the dress and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63394143-964b-4bdd-8113-280182106fa9/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.36.27.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial At the end of the dress, fold the fabric twice (1 cm each time) and sew to finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/465457f9-2947-4718-add7-a3c0d1cfd784/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.37.45.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial On the back bodice, make a seam next to the tie holes to secure the dress and lining together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1fe6699-0435-4f24-bcef-d8c1526ab866/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.38.20.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial Create a long tie about 2m wide to thread through the tie holes, giving the corset look at the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd8057b2-bdf4-47ff-b1bf-ea955b99e922/Screenshot+2024-11-03+at+02.38.48.png Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial This gives the corset look at the back of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87b005a9-1707-4370-9907-588ed3c7b3e5/DIY+Summer+Cottage+dress+%7C+Step+by+step+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Summer Cottage dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1730576425190-JYZUHZT34R425PNYATNW/359478616_18371094619001253_3928572569215611946_n.jpg Blog - DIY Summer Cottage dress | Step by step sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1730576463908-6Z79XYVNQAD4ZBNFOV7X/358698620_18371094646001253_1611088388848756501_n.jpg Blog - 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Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2f0191b8-7700-4f88-8c3a-a66f0ef7d697/Color+with+%281%29.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial 1.5m of light weight corduroy fabric in floral printing Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/95f866f1-a912-4cc5-98c3-f1b418f1300b/Making+my+dream+jumpsuit+%28high+waisted%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pocket%2C+side+zipper%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a43db18-0ed0-4e6f-ac0e-79f9fbf7048e/4.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9ea6f2a-c579-4fa5-9f89-fc61a1d8462f/5.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front pants pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/09269a41-a820-474c-bc06-c0cd09af6464/7.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ae1f5309-d040-46c5-bdfb-598d9dadb705/8.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back pants pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8fd151a7-8f25-4bee-8d6b-4fb424bfcfc7/10.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The inside pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7163a444-cc0f-48a8-8fcd-2f12ab43c15e/14.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The outside pocket pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab431d5d-c1bc-4cc1-91dc-f911e812579d/12.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/99f783fa-381e-4e2f-a36a-4bb9c41d1e6f/13.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ff116126-7176-4344-acb7-45292fd32f76/15.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1372fda8-2f86-49d4-93e9-6f1e63126432/16.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The waistband pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2607933d-d223-4ce5-a316-0d095e6d5bbe/18.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ea81f89-a149-46b6-9ee0-2e73e1f8f3c7/19.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c1bfdbf-79f2-44d2-a049-24a02b6fd4de/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.26.21.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After cutting two pieces of the back pants pattern, copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e08a33fc-0053-4f5f-b15b-fd89bce1cb2b/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.26.41.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial And sew to finish the dart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1b420009-08db-47ae-ad16-c7bd3d93127a/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.27.40.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the two back pieces together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c6a08ce-c6be-4962-93b4-9adc3b8b98de/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.28.17.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Moving to the front of the pants, connect the outside pocket piece to the front pants at the slanted line of the pocket first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f00400e9-89ed-4664-a3fb-598d4e47d251/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.28.47.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, cut the end fabric a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c4fdc7c5-8852-4868-8ab3-e1d215ad2aba/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.29.36.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then fold the outside pocket piece inside the front pants and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a5ae4355-0b05-410d-841e-2b7055458673/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.30.14.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After that, connect the right side of the inside pocket piece to the right side of the outside pocket piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c1b0ef0-3f8a-415b-9e89-9a762187b21e/Untitled+design.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the top and the side of the pocket to the front pants to keep them from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5e22ca8f-5323-4048-ac71-02ce345908b7/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.33.13.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Do the same for the other piece of the front pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f61b0749-636e-40af-8f36-619a6115fdbd/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.33.26.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then, connect them together at the crotch line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/efeab840-c207-420c-994a-1604762fc124/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.35.24.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Now, connect the front and back of the pants together at the sideline and the inside leg line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05dce496-628a-4207-b981-5ed14c9ecc6a/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.35.37.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Before sewing, choose one side of the sideline for the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6170cc6b-c600-475c-b117-6c234d4dac8a/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.35.44.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Leave 14 cm open on one side for the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2c1dac8b-e9f9-42a1-ad92-ed8696033f39/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.37.20.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then, sew the rest together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/64aea9e5-40a6-434d-8899-600ca06757c1/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.38.03.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial At the end of the pants, draw a line 7 cm above the ending line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/23d0a69c-4134-4920-aa5a-b01213fc6959/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.38.50.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside around 1 cm, then keep folding to the line just drawn and sew to finish the end of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3820d80e-23e5-4e65-bf6f-38005b338c29/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.40.12.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Moving to the bodice part, for the front pocket, cut a rectangle with 22 cm width, which is the desired width of the pocket plus 2 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65f1760d-f566-4a2b-866d-55ce9938b6a1/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.40.19.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial And 22 cm length, which is the desired length of the pocket plus 4 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a50130ce-b913-4fe2-9878-36289f49043a/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.40.58.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial From the top width line, draw another line 6 cm below it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e6f58fd9-8e51-4e5f-8eb6-9877ae473e20/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.41.40.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Fold the end fabric inside 1 cm first, then keep folding it to the line just drawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2302feb5-2ee4-4274-867c-63b3064e5939/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.42.12.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then, sew to finish the top of the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06f1a74b-b69e-4c05-bd27-a601d7cc54a6/Untitled+design+%281%29.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial At the end of the front pocket, mark 3 cm up on the side line and 3 cm in on the bottom width line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cdd2863d-9ffa-43c3-bebf-9c82d4134bdb/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.44.27.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After cutting, use the iron to create the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2969bb86-0d2e-46a5-add0-fc3b6ee0d465/Screenshot+2024-09-27+at+16.44.59.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial And the front pocket is ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b74e2cd3-10c9-42e0-8d35-d666ae8e7b6f/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.45.55.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After cutting the front bodice piece, draw a line 6 cm below the top line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57aff81c-0822-444f-af8e-d62dcc553fb1/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.47.11.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then attach the top of the front pocket to that line. Make sure the pocket is centered on the front bodice and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3757f9c3-a9ef-4de0-9bc3-14c0c1094ca3/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.48.12.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After that, connect another front bodice piece to the current one at the sides and top line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9014cf77-9f64-440d-b91d-e8e8d4b7ba50/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.50.17.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, make small cuts at the ends of the top bodice before turning it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5a6fd27-86bc-42ff-8986-1e83c7a731c3/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.50.05.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Also, make another seam to keep the two front bodice pieces from moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a009ffd1-0cf2-4c9c-818e-e40860a81328/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.51.56.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Here are two pieces of the waistband pattern after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b7481752-09ca-4212-a9b4-38259966a964/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.52.16.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Connect them together on one side first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15343b58-7f17-40f3-98f6-faaf5f6fb814/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.53.17.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the top waistline to the end of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/33a78b73-c08c-449b-99bc-930880ff29d7/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.54.17.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Keep connecting the other waistband piece to the end of the front bodice so the front bodice will be in the middle between the two waistbands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0df0fa91-1fe3-4664-92fd-1b671e0d27b8/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.56.23.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial To make the shoulder strap, cut two rectangles with 6 cm width, which is the desired width of the strap plus 2 cm for seam allowance… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/820f0a48-c0ca-4ec0-b232-63c43635ce77/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.56.09.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial … and 70 cm length, which is the length of the strap from front to back plus 5 cm for seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/03153b3b-c46c-4b11-b7db-b1b31fdf7c56/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.56.58.jpg Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Connect the two rectangles together at the sides and one width line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/609ab19a-6b53-48e3-bb50-3be553675727/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+13.59.49.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, make small cuts at the edge of the rectangle before turning it inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/15d897ed-fe11-4dab-9ff7-533657113550/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.00.14.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Use the iron to set the fold and make the strap look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e711118b-fb83-4989-b2ba-9cf07c164609/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.00.40.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Two straps are needed for the jumpsuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2a244f4-da76-427c-bb18-fde49f57ae55/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.01.26.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial At the back of the waistband, mark the position for the strap, then attach one end of the strap there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/861c642a-96db-450d-9e90-4c2544d66aef/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.01.43.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the strap is centered between the two waistbands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4460b9c8-bbe5-4622-a9b4-67ee3f7e43f7/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.03.10.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial To make the belt loops, cut a fabric strip 4 cm wide, which is 4 times the desired width of the belt loop… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38d6db20-fd03-491a-99ef-7eb3721d85c1/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.03.17.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial … and 40 cm long, which is 5 times the desired length of the belt loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ca8e9420-30ad-4273-9bf4-a9fb8d59ff64/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.05.00.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Fold the edges of the fabric toward the middle first, then fold again and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/433227b7-2c70-4b61-ab24-c6701a861dde/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.05.38.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After that, cut the long strip into five pieces, each 8 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e78b226a-c278-42fb-bcfd-22c3ec9ee6a0/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.07.07.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Attach one belt loop to the middle and two others to the sides of the waistband at the back. Make sure the belt loops are centered between the two waistbands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d504879-52e4-49bf-ae17-dd971ee6917d/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.09.30.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial At the front, mark the positions for two belt loops and attach them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60ad51c4-ddc5-43e3-b979-ef338f964323/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.08.35.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Make sure the belt loops are centered between the outer waistband and the front bodice and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b55d3baa-f7b1-475b-b4cc-aa87ae8dd12c/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.10.18.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After the first seam, make an understitch seam to secure the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/44b8e4d2-ccf1-43c2-8f0d-139ab15ab026/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.14.04.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Now, connect the bodice to the pants at the waist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4aa180d-3d73-4ce4-8f02-ee7fbb923e21/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.15.07.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial First, attach the bottom waistband of the outer piece to the waistline of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c0381f9-4fa3-4917-a65b-042ffd6b93b4/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.15.17.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Remember to add the other end of the belt loop before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5add2f48-ffec-4e84-b14c-c9bdbfafc72d/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.19.14.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After that, use a 25 cm invisible zipper for the open part of the sideline of the pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac1f4bc0-193d-43f9-a189-1fa15ce15edf/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.20.39.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial After sewing, connect the remaining part of the inside waistband to the outer waistband so that the top of the zipper is centered between them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aaa34cfd-fd41-429c-b33f-fe86424becd6/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.21.24.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Make small cuts before turning the waistband inside out to make the top of the zipper look cleaner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e5885cb1-4e55-40f4-8fba-e5f525815f11/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.22.27.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial Then connect the bottom of the inside waistband to the outside waistband, sewing over the first seam to make the waistband look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d0584f43-1d69-4774-b278-9371f9feb637/Screenshot+2024-09-28+at+14.22.54.png Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial The final step is adding the button to the end of the strap and creating the buttonhole at the top of the front bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/071935a1-eca6-484d-8380-3891f28e139d/Making+my+dream+jumpsuit+%28high+waisted%2C+wide+leg+pants%2C+side+pocket%2C+side+zipper%29+%7C+Sewing+tutorial Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1727508283455-BXISN0UQIZBU9GA8PZFK/318455608_532800262058360_650090303317742373_n.jpg Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1727508283759-D4Q0E5BLYCR19OHE9HAC/318215766_944969589812959_9050227922595005323_n.jpg Blog - Making my dream jumpsuit (high waisted, wide leg pants, side pocket, side zipper) | Sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/making-an-outfit-in-a-day-puff-sleeve-batwing-top-overall-dress-beginner-sewing-projects monthly 0.5 2026-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/964dccad-5ca0-44c7-9971-3cc5157f7f2a/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/93951d80-869e-4fb4-bcb4-fdc9c2f487dc/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5319eacd-7681-4a28-b60d-f6f3f1f2ee8b/Jess+Dang+DIY.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Puff sleeve batwing top: 0.7m of rayon fabric Overall dress in midi length: 1.2m of corduroy fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42c1edb2-b2b4-49a9-92b3-be59da0fa6af/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d6fd70a6-d98c-4827-9cb4-b451772e089f/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737544452526-06X5YZV6LY8OKBCXWNWD/15.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737544453048-5B2737XXX41FHZ1TUBUL/17.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/897a2e2f-ff97-401a-901b-b67522defff4/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.21.09.jpg Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects After that, connect the front and back of the top together at the shoulder line and two sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e04b8bef-9d93-48b2-9b61-2999960fff7c/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.21.51.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects At the end of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create the gathered fabric there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/331cd019-4ebe-4d92-bfce-e79ed87ac5fc/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.22.01.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects The final width of the gathered fabric will be 25 cm, which is the desired width at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b150f605-e0fd-4e85-8b82-dfe7c1e7d7da/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.22.26.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Cut a long fabric strip with 8 cm length, which is twice the length of the binding plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 27 cm width, which is 2 cm longer than the width at the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/deb902b1-f6ee-4d13-b8c1-fbc557b4434c/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.22.53.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect the long fabric strip along the length to create a circle with the same width as the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b50c02c-34e8-4c14-8bc2-5545a3a2ee10/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.23.40.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect one side of the circle fabric to the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f5f82b1-4c6a-4a00-9b89-ef14b061911a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.24.05.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects After the first seam, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside around 1 cm, then fold it over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b9156123-abff-47f0-9521-4dfb2203108a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.24.12.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects This will finish the sleeve of the top after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5b3cbabe-8367-47ad-b2f7-4ccff9c27b35/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.24.23.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Moving to the neckline of the top, measure the total width of the neck from the front to the back. Make sure the width of the neck is larger than the head's width so the top can be worn comfortably. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7179520e-0272-435a-8257-884ba1b9c53a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.25.17.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam first, then create gathering fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fe227d57-ff4b-4148-b77b-f72b40927e39/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.26.14.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect the two ends of the fabric strip to create a circle with the same width as the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/232eeabb-3a95-4333-9bd3-f2274e29f9f1/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.26.33.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Attach one side of the circle fabric to the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/589862e1-2fe5-44e1-9cf4-835a8a9bebd7/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.27.01.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects After sewing, fold the other side of the circle fabric inside to the first seam, then fold it again over the first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53317476-b738-4ab4-a02b-3ab87a993571/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.30.30.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Moving to the end of the top, draw a line 8 cm above the ending line first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0418d5ca-4558-4bc7-8e54-108f2728d9a4/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.30.49.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects After that, fold the edge of the fabric inside 1 cm first, then fold it to the line drawn earlier and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/895f365d-8a18-4596-8882-1adeab56deca/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62fc2724-f355-4ba2-ba0a-a2b898cdefcb/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31aa3eeb-ddb3-47e5-a80a-d29ec7a76f79/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.31.22.jpg Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects And there will be one piece of the dress after cutting. Make another piece like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccc4452e-e497-497a-8a8d-28e282b64162/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.32.16.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects To make the pocket at the top of the dress, cut a rectangle with 24 cm width, which is the width of the front pocket, plus 3 cm, and 22 cm length, which is the length of the front pocket, plus 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5bdbdfe0-1b8e-4c90-951f-95838352ef52/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.32.23.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects From the top width line, draw a line 6 cm below it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/063a2985-8688-48c1-9903-fb9ea697d1a6/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.32.32.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Fold the end of the fabric at the top width line inside around 1 cm first, then fold it to the line drawn earlier and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb3610ac-05b5-4456-a399-ca12241d8dbe/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.33.13.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects To create a cut shape at the two sides of the pocket, mark up 5 cm from the end of the length line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4c39338-de3a-47c0-8edd-ceb882f200db/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.33.19.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Also, mark at the same width on the width line next to it, then connect the two marks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cbec0bc0-635b-4894-abec-0534f51d8135/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.33.26.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Repeat the same process for the other side of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b0d9156-db51-4c38-8dae-b02c1a4779b2/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.33.34.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects This will create the front pocket after cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c2fe760-311a-4ffd-9823-6a4a3683bf3d/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.34.59.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Overlock the edge of the fabric to prevent moving, then use an iron to create the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4ad2e11-7351-4d09-b01a-9d547c520eea/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.35.08.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects On the front piece of the dress, draw a line 9 cm below the top line. This will be the position for the front pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48319239-ed09-4523-b638-ff24f9ae8e2d/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.35.29.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Add the pocket to this position. Make sure it is centered, and sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/970cfdf0-706e-4850-acd1-4d2baa23fba3/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.36.52.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Use the same method to create the back pocket of the dress, but make the back pocket slightly smaller than the front. Cut a rectangle 22 cm in length and 18 cm in width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a400505-6c3c-435d-9851-c79cb901830b/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.37.51.jpg Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects From the top of the back piece, draw a line 40 cm below it. This is the position for the back pocket, aligned with the butt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed81ec6e-e1db-45b2-a7b8-d87d6dd5c99b/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.38.25.jpg Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects From the sideline, mark 7 cm inward along this line. Add the pocket to the position and sew it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa9a14ec-763b-4bc5-884e-2db84c387b32/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.38.05.jpg Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Fold the end fabric inward by 0.5 cm first, then fold it up to the drawn line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/73251b31-7efe-4332-bddf-7fc1fa66e35a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.39.45.jpg Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect the front and back pieces of the dress together along the two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4569227-6c11-4e25-8626-3d97816fc6bf/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.40.12.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects At the end of the dress, draw a line 8 cm above the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70fea568-7fe9-41df-a446-903f0e590eba/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.40.22.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Fold the edge of the fabric inside around 1 cm first, then fold it to the line drawn earlier and sew to finish the edge of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ee1fe846-bb86-4d27-b9a4-b5d711785f1d/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.41.29.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Cut two pieces similar to the main dress but shorter to create the lining part of the dress. The length of these pieces will be 40 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/faeec118-a392-4b93-9cb6-aca2286d9d2c/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.41.36.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect the two sidelines of the lining part together and overlock the edge of the lining after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ccbfd86e-c5c0-4419-95b7-9eebc6ed228a/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.41.46.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect the right side of the lining part to the right side of the dress at the top edge and the two top sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/089c4e77-289f-407c-8752-58e26155a081/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.43.23.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Before sewing, add the shoulder straps. Cut two rectangles with 6 cm width, which is the width of the strap plus 2 cm for seam allowance, and 45 cm length, which is the length of the strap from the front to the back plus 5 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a557aa67-aa4b-44cf-9373-3d46b2101df5/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.43.31.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Connect the two rectangles along their length and one width side first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2b1b8f3-9287-471f-9596-ed5da74f16fc/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.44.25.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects After sewing, turn the straps to hide the seams inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b5b2b00-44f4-459c-bba0-f2a8644aa090/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.44.32.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Use an iron to set the folds and make the straps neater. Make two straps like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/02a91e96-9422-4ace-abab-c028a1f14865/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.45.11.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects At the back of the dress, add one end of the strap to one end of the top edge of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6422d3d3-1819-4ec7-b035-e8930f361937/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.45.42.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Leave 1 cm extra for seam allowance, and ensure the strap is positioned between the dress and the lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/826d372e-ed15-4d1c-ab7d-c3af41baafb0/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.45.54.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8d55593-4347-4274-90f5-f4094dab8146/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.47.05.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects After sewing, turn the lining part inside out and make an over-stitch seam to secure everything and hide the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5292d37a-43ed-4f73-b58d-20f1d050fd4b/Screenshot+2025-01-23+at+02.47.15.png Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects The final step is adding a button at the end of the strap and creating a buttonhole at the top of the front of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1568864-c187-46c4-8af2-b9ef01a68286/Making+an+outfit+in+a+day+%28Puff+sleeve+batwing+top+%26+Overall+dress%29+%7C+Beginner+sewing+projects Blog - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects - Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects Making an outfit in a day (Puff sleeve batwing top & Overall dress) | Beginner sewing projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1737647083574-AV10WR0RC4SYN5TCOULF/317560877_547530393432773_7189409879796417286_n.jpg Blog - 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DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial 3m of checked cotton fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick Zipper Buttons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/35ceb161-5eb3-405b-972f-4bd26c54af8a/DIY+Button+down+midi+dress+%28with+short+sleeve+and+front+pocket%29+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d57660a1-aa40-4104-a056-06b9fa94ddd5/DIY+Button+down+midi+dress+%28with+short+sleeve+and+front+pocket%29+%7C+Beginner+friendly+sewing+tutorial Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c8366e6-49fe-4ad7-87c5-ab3ff03d3379/8.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The back bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b0dcba4c-07ad-4244-b948-59795e80de9f/10.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/694fbe5f-9262-4e43-94ec-852e60a48049/11.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The front bodice pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9af63ecc-5016-4052-9c59-d2a532151d6d/13.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a57d8c76-75e4-47bf-aba0-4fa03734c53d/14.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out The sleeve pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d10e44e-6c71-48fe-9f30-9addabc2d2a1/16.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fc4d64c5-021a-4a7b-b44b-417ab15deb73/Screenshot+2024-11-30+at+20.01.48.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Start with the bodice part of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1f3121c-94c9-4797-b498-be3d7f115ef4/Screenshot+2024-11-30+at+20.06.23.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After cutting the front and back bodice, copy the dart from the pattern to the fabric and sew to finish the dart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8e1eb827-4e91-42a9-b638-598acc303ae6/Screenshot+2024-11-30+at+20.45.05.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect the front and back bodice together at the shoulder and two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3c30899-2f77-4e48-96df-ac3268a4b8e5/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.21.26.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial For the sleeve, connect the two under-armpit lines first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e40c3ac5-e46d-4607-80d7-3017d9014636/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.21.47.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Cut a rectangle with 8 cm length (twice the width of the folded fabric at the end of the sleeve plus 2 cm for seam allowance) and 26 cm width (same as the width at the end of the sleeve). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fffa1916-ebcd-43ad-9c52-57169195e859/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.22.08.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect the two landlines of the rectangle to create a circular fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d5ce2ae2-d025-4bd3-b5a6-bb2c984635cd/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.22.27.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Attach this circle fabric to the end of the sleeve, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/42aeab76-e99b-4b0a-be1d-369f26b22c15/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.23.16.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then turn it to the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5e216c8-2324-43dc-9998-7ad40b646f63/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.23.37.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Fold the end of the circle fabric inside about 1 cm, then fold it over the first seam and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/70e59596-6f39-432e-8a2c-14ddb00d817c/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.31.56.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial At the top of the sleeve, make a loose seam and create a gathered fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/218a8861-2734-413a-a3e7-f3da8ba200e5/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.32.17.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Make sure the gathered fabric matches the width of the sleeve line at the front and back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/72453a00-8516-4c5d-806f-8df92b22fdf8/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.32.59.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then connect the sleeves to the bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e858135d-edbf-4c4f-a598-ac995f2e8020/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.33.05.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial For the skirt part, cut a rectangle with 20 cm width (width of the front pocket plus 2 cm) and 26 cm length (depth of the front pocket plus 5 cm). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/136114c3-5485-436b-abb6-f25dbd18daee/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.35.08.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial From the top width line, draw a line 7 cm below it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/201782d2-6243-4fa0-8a8c-f7c532bfd005/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.35.17.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Fold the top width line inward about 1 cm, then fold it to the drawn line and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/62044064-564a-4c95-88fd-f23f6463839b/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.35.52.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Use an iron to create a folded fabric for the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/83a12baa-3bf9-4167-be24-3f1769ef246a/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.36.32.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Mark the middle of the top width line of the front skirt part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c5a48a94-a4fe-47b2-afdf-b906c831b33f/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.36.25.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Then draw a straight line 16 cm long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1693003e-4460-4b43-8fc1-d1b4e97fbfe3/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.37.00.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Place the pocket along this line and sew it in place. Repeat for the other front skirt piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e8491d04-5059-47c6-a400-29fcdf96472e/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.38.06.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Connect the front and back skirt parts together at the sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/241354e5-6fa5-440d-a44c-f39a7f30dbed/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.38.26.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial At the top of the skirt, make a loose seam then create the gathering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa56e8ae-74f3-40e5-90e2-a0c2b2640110/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.38.36.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final width of the gathering fabric will be the same at the end of the back bodice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/227a94d9-5838-4ea0-b381-878f938113aa/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.53.55.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Remember to leave 5 cm at the hemline of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/32f3d343-2117-4f0c-83e0-d95db221136b/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.57.59.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Next, connect the bodice and the skirt together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/faca01ef-1918-41e0-a851-f6c244587fa4/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+21.59.37.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial To finish the button and buttonhole area, cut a long fabric strip 6 cm wide (width of the button and buttonhole area plus 2 cm seam allowance) and slightly longer than the bodice-to-skirt length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/915f96ec-2645-43f9-a8d9-9273120724b8/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.01.28.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Attach one side of this strip to the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fbb9ac8d-273e-4e36-948d-2298a67bc817/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.01.58.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial At the top of the bodice (end of the front neckline), fold the other side of the fabric inward by 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/721c9fe2-a9e7-4140-8db8-9e5fa15ea731/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.02.24.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial And add another long strip, 3 cm wide, to continue the neckline hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3a6fdc07-a87c-4850-886b-2869b5527d1d/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.03.45.png Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Repeat at the bottom of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0aaf8ca0-d0ea-43e3-a3a6-5b24e8922a57/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.07.17.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial After sewing, fold the other side of the long fabric strip inward by 1 cm, then fold it over the first seam and sew a second seam. Repeat for all fabric strips from the neckline to the button and buttonhole area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ff2ac8a-4070-4ad2-8835-a1eacd905762/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.07.11.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial Finish the dress hem by folding the fabric inward twice (1 cm each fold) and sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d25d51d6-cf67-4633-8b84-78919325b9ec/Screenshot+2024-12-02+at+22.07.53.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial The final step is adding the buttons and creating the buttonholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/55611b95-ac1a-4713-8540-74548098d6a8/312387641_784687749285665_266633266912435940_n.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial - Make it stand out DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1732913310411-NX74GFELI9XMZQZCBMFD/312397088_649622103420744_8236332333916535821_n.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1732913310665-LZC85EIX49JQ90YEH56A/312555786_512002880793004_6691736078870019920_n.jpg Blog - DIY Button down midi dress (with short sleeve and front pocket) | Beginner friendly sewing tutorial https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-button-front-skirt-in-2-different-ways-sewing-project-to-make-in-a-day monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9b3669c5-65a0-426d-8ebd-9142992cd4e0/DIY+Button+front+skirt+in+2+different+ways+%7C+Sewing+project+to+make+in+a+day Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e823b4c5-bbdb-4c0c-aa5b-e0f6c72a1c74/Jess+Dang+DIY Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Gathered midi button front skirt: 2m of cotton fabric Fitted mini button front skirt: 1m of corduroy fabric Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5ed2d62f-0a13-41d2-9878-16a9be308ec1/2.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eb933e4f-83ca-49b0-8ce7-faa693d7883d/3.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a445b1ee-ff76-481f-b26d-e6665654f478/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.32.24.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Started with the back of the skirt. From the top of the back piece, mark down 8 cm on the lane line of the rectangle for the side pocket position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/713feca9-4282-4831-bf23-dec2f4fd04de/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.32.41.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Then add the pocket piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/669bf381-622f-4c2b-b116-338b0524945d/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.34.45.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Repeat this on the other lane line of the rectangle. Make sure the back piece of the skirt is on the right side of the fabric and the pocket piece on the wrong side, so the right side of the back piece faces the right side of the pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e2110d5-424c-4984-bec2-626a6bd3f02c/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.36.21.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Use the same method to add pocket pieces to the front skirt pieces, but only add to one lane line of each front piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b35c0dad-9108-4c89-9160-46f5017a255e/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.36.40.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Each pocket on the front pieces will be on opposite sides, allowing the front and back pieces to be connected at the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cec2a4a1-c627-4e36-b03c-73ba81222315/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.39.09.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day After sewing, overlock the fabric edge to give the skirt a clean line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bd237b5-c67d-4039-b8f4-3dddd0ae70c8/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.39.34.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day For the button and buttonhole area, draw a line 8 cm below the lane line on the front skirt piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7f11f85e-a991-4c32-9c8f-bf7b1b808bb9/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.39.53.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Fold each lane line inward by 1 cm, then draw another line 2 cm below the initial line to guide the fold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20027d22-0bbc-4a25-a919-39feaf85f75b/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.41.41.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Fold the edge of the front piece fabric along the line, then fold it again to the original line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/65313a12-7444-4179-b9a6-5314dbbd2f3d/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.42.22.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Then sew. Repeat this on the other lane line of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ee0278c-345b-477e-9ecf-4b3eb38be699/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.49.46.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day At the skirt’s hem, draw a line 6 cm above the bottom edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5fde6463-5283-413a-9d42-b97d8e1dc079/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.50.09.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Fold the fabric inward by 1 cm, then fold it to the drawn line and sew to finish the hem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6edebe52-5ab8-4597-a493-2c6802e1fc3b/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.51.15.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day At the top of the skirt, make two loose seams using straight stitching and the maximum thread length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/be55ea18-b4a3-4d76-88ea-01040bf0aa0e/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.54.44.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Create gathers at the top by holding the bottom thread of each loose seam and pulling the top thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ef68680-15fa-4f2e-9d23-b430b63f26d6/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.54.57.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day The final width of the gathered fabric should equal waist size plus 4 cm (the width of the button and buttonhole area). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/633de84b-f8fb-4e5b-b5e9-875f9af1b0b2/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.57.45.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day The gathered fabric width at the back of each front piece should be a 1/4 the waist size plus 1/2 the width of the button area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1164db04-1615-42b4-b8d1-94594bed0259/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.58.13.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day And the gathered fabric width at the back should be 1/2 the waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed6bee08-bb7f-404c-a9f6-db78cfb9bb9e/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.59.23.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Cut a long fabric strip 9 cm wide (twice the waistband width plus 2 cm seam allowance) and 2 cm longer than the gathered fabric width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6451ebce-ee27-460f-a70d-facfb9fb1366/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+02.59.57.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Attach one side of the fabric strip to the skirt, leaving 1 cm extra at each end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/232dbde6-ded6-4386-8277-51b500b4a9f1/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+03.00.24.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day After sewing, fold the other edge of the fabric strip inward by 1 cm, fold it over the first seam, and sew to finish the ends of the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/894e6d7a-b3bc-4459-a9db-d36caf80ea79/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+03.00.24.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Turn the waistband inward to hide the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a420d8d3-fc43-4a0f-bb9e-764159e7adfb/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+03.03.09.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Pin the rest, fold the other edge of the fabric inward by 1 cm, fold it over the first seam, and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/49fd6014-0665-422c-8c56-1724baa569d6/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+03.04.08.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Remove the loose seam threads from the gathered fabric under the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b453a4e5-8679-4e0c-ae2e-949ac34027d0/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+03.04.51.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day The final step is to add the button and create the buttonhole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e125078a-13bd-4849-8bc6-48abb10cd540/Pattern+%282%29.jpg Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Use the button stitching and presser foot for buttonholes, or hand-sew if the machine doesn’t have this feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e4a92a67-ee95-4c65-9581-a5f9bd6c82d6/DIY+Button+front+skirt+in+2+different+ways+%7C+Sewing+project+to+make+in+a+day Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Gathered waist midi skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c418e76-e464-457c-9f9b-db4d6fb2b502/4.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/df4f2eb2-11dd-4dd3-97c4-080ec978a49e/5.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out The back skirt pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cff15ff9-2a40-4950-9043-ff902ff155b9/6.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c74c2b9f-bf2e-45bf-acfc-7ef1304d14d1/7.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c5e134a-9ab7-4ac3-8998-082cc881b22a/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.08.54.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Now, to start sewing, transfer the dart from the pattern onto the back skirt piece and sew it, then repeat for the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf678835-f1bc-477f-aa99-b5d7c9909f2e/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.12.27.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day And sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0853b142-c72f-4cea-a60b-45e6e6108f44/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.12.56.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Then repeat for the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad374cd3-4a47-401b-a8ce-6b9ffc623127/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.13.53.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day On the middle line of the front piece, draw a line 8 cm inside the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b94ddf2-51a4-4745-8795-f2d2776e486c/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.14.17.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Then fold in the fabric edge 1 cm and fold again to the line to create the button and buttonhole area on both front pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fd65dfad-8452-48a1-b5d3-f06763a1a497/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.38.28.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Make sure this area is 3.5 cm wide, with a final waistline of 17 cm per front piece, which is a quarter of waist size plus 1 cm seam allowance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8b1f5a21-e898-4ba8-a1a8-70669a18a0e6/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.41.49.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Connect the two front and back pieces at the sides and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c6b71f9-7b0e-4e26-a0ce-7b2098b45797/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.43.31.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day To finish the skirt’s hem, draw a line 6 cm above the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75ab13e7-9cd0-4928-b662-603cf63dafae/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.44.09.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Then fold in the fabric edge 1 cm, fold again to the line, and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/76261c65-377e-46f6-bd25-b4ac62ccd172/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.44.15.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day For the waistband, cut a fabric strip 9 cm wide, twice the waistband width plus 2 cm seam allowance, and 2 cm longer than the skirt waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c8d1dd5-37f5-4d6c-87ad-03f09a360b7f/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.45.19.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Attach one side of the fabric strip to the waistline, leaving 1 cm extra on each end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97ee012b-cea0-4ef3-be65-e44664b0c93c/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.47.27.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Finish both ends and the rest of the waistband as done previously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f432c17e-10a2-4282-87d0-48f160263d7b/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+23.46.53.png Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day Lastly, add the button and create the buttonhole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/661d9270-a638-490a-a381-518e7959eb94/DIY+Button+front+skirt+in+2+different+ways+%7C+Sewing+project+to+make+in+a+day Blog - DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Sewing project to make in a day - Make it stand out DIY Button front skirt in 2 different ways | Fitted mini skirt https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-mini-skirt-from-scratch-how-to-make-high-waist-skirt monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/351cbfb9-0694-469c-a422-ab70b83539d2/DIY+Mini+skirt+from+scratch+-+How+to+make+High+waist+skirt Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt DIY High Mini Skirt from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98422bfa-ca0f-4c0a-b5ad-29155d606ff5/DIY+Mini+skirt+from+scratch+-+How+to+make+High+waist+skirt Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1bb3b74-22ed-4839-b9c3-5bfdfeba2068/Screenshot+2024-02-29+233714.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Scratch Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eae6e2fc-8356-498e-9c39-0c020cc7467c/Screenshot+2024-03-03+013111.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt The first step is to measure your hip size, waist size, and the desired length of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5461f0da-7fcc-4f7b-91f6-4d993fdbaeb6/Screenshot+2024-03-03+013130.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt After measuring, draw on the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ef69c31c-3a76-4d25-b422-bb544de4df8f/Screenshot+2024-03-03+013257.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt The width of the skirt will be half of your hip size plus 4 cm, which is 50 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/28ec7a7a-8436-44e8-994c-3ca328e82e2a/Screenshot+2024-03-03+013414.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt For the length of this skirt, if you want around 41 cm, so draw on the fabric 45 cm, which is 4 cm longer than your expected length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82c9ef2c-e557-4433-9be0-ef68667847ea/Screenshot+2024-03-03+013548.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt After drawing your measurements, you will have two rectangles with a size of 50 cm width and 45 cm height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/364c2a29-ae01-4d18-a3dd-626e14f9bced/Screenshot+2024-03-03+013620.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt They will be the front and the back of the skirt after cutting along the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/431ccc13-ae9b-4cdd-bfa0-ea31fe0cc511/Screenshot+2024-03-03+020557.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt At two sides of the top, go inside 4 cm each side and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc4b0696-3ad8-434f-a559-759641d6febf/Screenshot+2024-03-03+020638.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Then draw an arch line from that mark down to 20 cm at each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38249d37-bd98-4a8b-9f36-0f91ed500d14/Screenshot+2024-03-03+020759.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt This will give you the line curve from the waist to the hip of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7245b4ea-182a-49c6-af0d-d651ba276317/Screenshot+2024-03-03+020955.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt At the back of the skirt, go inside 12 cm each side and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ed84c4b-f409-4a32-bc17-9fcc3103a624/Screenshot+2024-03-03+020939.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt From the mark, draw straight down 15 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6fcbf49c-6d2c-486f-bbea-ef94e4a8a798/Screenshot+2024-03-03+021101.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Then draw a triangle with a 2 cm height from that line so you have the width of the waist as 34 cm. It is half of your waist size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c3c0f9e7-b1d2-492a-8629-431d129801a2/Screenshot+2024-03-03+021140.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Fold the two triangles facing each other and use pins to hold it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9623844f-f96f-4141-b783-9fded61f60f0/Screenshot+2024-03-03+021221.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Then, sew along the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f725d0aa-e655-41a0-8d16-77e80161a6a1/Screenshot+2024-03-03+021435.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt If you don’t want to have the sewing line in the front like the back, instead of making the triangle like the back, at each side of the top move inside 4 cm and draw an arch line to the end of the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bd664023-319a-4d6f-b057-749e9ef4ea75/Screenshot+2024-03-03+021503.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt After cutting, you will have the front of the skirt with the back of the waist as 34 cm, the same size as the back of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9fe05f1-a5f6-45f7-99d6-a5fcf9dd7a02/Screenshot+2024-03-03+021537.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Overcast the fabric to protect it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91a5017c-4592-4bea-a2d1-9412543f5f04/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024230.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Cut two rectangles with a height of 8 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5efc15df-12e5-4b9f-816a-b563d57f13cd/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024254.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Then, apply them to the front and the back of the skirt and draw the arch line of two sides of the connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f101dee7-9c3f-4514-ba7f-c332c395ce31/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024420.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Overcast the waistband to protect the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7af363c7-b0eb-4691-84cd-1f7dbbe37582/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024504.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Then connect the waistband to the front and the back of the skirt using pins to hold them before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/604e89ad-0021-4f30-9e95-fd14bc95d36f/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024633.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt After sewing, to hide the seam inside the skirt, sew another seam at the top of the waistband next to the previous seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ab851d29-f924-43bf-8f7c-e975d8125d59/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024657.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Then, use an iron to keep them in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9bfd7b08-529f-4c85-ac02-4ae83b4efda0/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024822.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt The next step is to connect one side of the front and the back together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2ad183b-2eab-470e-af91-f3e53d99bd20/Screenshot+2024-03-03+024859.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Remember to connect them at the waistband first, then do another area later, then sew along the line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/782ee56f-0f00-4534-999b-333662cf65a7/Screenshot+2024-03-03+025023.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Moving to the other side of the skirt, use a zipper to create the open area for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b32fe2f3-68a8-4609-a84c-42aec668381e/Screenshot+2024-03-03+025202.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Use pins to fix the zipper to the skirt. Remember that you need to fix the two tops of the zipper first so they will be balanced when you close the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/811ce859-00a1-4b59-920a-29f94657362e/Screenshot+2024-03-03+032212.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Now, connect the front and the back of the skirt under the zipper by sewing them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dc3d0752-c36a-4c5c-a83f-fbd502954826/Screenshot+2024-03-03+032252.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt For the extra zipper at the back of the skirt, fold them inside and hand sew them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c116261f-7428-431b-ab83-d344ccec0931/Screenshot+2024-03-03+032349.png Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt Fold the fabric inside using pins to hold your folding, then sew along the edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20369141-369f-4587-8500-13944e32735f/DIY+Mini+skirt+from+scratch+-+How+to+make+High+waist+skirt Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt - Make it stand out DIY High Mini Skirt from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6d951a17-aa8c-46ea-83cb-5e86979039e9/DIY+Mini+skirt+from+scratch+-+How+to+make+High+waist+skirt Blog - DIY Mini skirt from scratch - How to make High waist skirt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-wrap-skirt-refashion-mens-shirt-into-wrap-skirt-diy-ruffle-skirt monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0350549-9af4-47c9-8a9c-d16de9107a89/DIY+wrap+skirt+-+Refashion+men%27s+shirt+into+wrap+skirt+-+DIY+Ruffle+skirt Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt DIY Wrap skirt/Ruffle skirt from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e207060-413c-49c5-8895-b820591fcb42/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154125.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt 3XL men's shirt Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/899c3e0e-1b88-4818-827e-e7fb2a65e98e/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154205.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Draw a straight line at the bottom of the men’s shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7259a516-25db-4db8-84d6-18304cb6b9ed/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154259.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt The width of the main part will be 32 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6fdcfe60-a32f-4fbf-a5c1-26ff42dfe656/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154418.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt This will create the main part for the wrap skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8267cbc4-c7cf-4b2f-a7ba-e7edcc2b4389/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154526.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt To create the belt part for the skirt, use an 8 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ec15566-326c-478e-83ff-8d69a056a6d6/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154644.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt To create the belt part for the skirt, use an 11 cm width. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb2d4ba2-b820-44da-be10-5888560bcedf/Screenshot+2024-02-21+154845.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt We will need a long fabric for the ruffle part, so use the leftover fabric of the men’s shirt, including two hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4bd86454-c55d-4534-a905-c744ab4da02b/Screenshot+2024-02-21+160712.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Connect the pieces of the ruffle part together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2e30e2fc-b48e-4d1a-aa59-e14760b10529/Screenshot+2024-02-21+160900.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Remember to overcast after sewing to protect your fabric and also make it look nicer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8709b3db-d0ee-4e60-be62-81547fbe03cf/Screenshot+2024-02-21+160918.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Next, fold double time on one side of the ruffle part to hide the cutting. This will be the facing part of the ruffle later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/89b0028f-b46d-4861-988d-2b4be8931142/Screenshot+2024-02-21+160936.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Use pins to hold the folding before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6c04e471-7810-42eb-b6aa-fa67bb8c8743/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161230.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt After that, make the basting stitch to create the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1ea54cf5-d27b-42e3-8413-a5166eef8e8d/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161242.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt After finishing this part, you’ll realize that you should have a curve at 2 sides of the ruffle part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c16dc9b-f94c-4195-8186-976030a315e1/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161309.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt So, draw them and double fold and sew them like what you did in the beginning. But if you do it when cutting the fabric in the beginning, it will be easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/13fadd37-0c9a-49af-ad44-6a288c96f47a/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161448.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt And here’s the ruffle part of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9de5a4ee-d672-4d34-a732-1728379832d8/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161601.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Moving to the main part of the skirt, from the button part, go to 2 sides 15 cm and make the mark at the end of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/669390f3-7f9f-4cff-bd67-725d998f6ae5/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161629.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Then, draw the arch line from the top down to that mark to create the curve for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b87e6d72-75ee-4fd1-b807-a7b74c6f499a/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161727.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt After cutting by the drawing line, don’t forget to overcast the main part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3ac230b5-ce84-44bc-9ad8-928ef95a6d7c/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161813.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Now, we’re going to connect the ruffle part into the main part of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/19ac11ee-b88a-48b2-b574-291e90b46867/Screenshot+2024-02-21+161902.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt The tip here is to connect two sides of the ruffle into two sides of the main part first, then you can adjust the rest later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9b9c8a5-566d-4702-931f-9f928de50c77/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162011.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt The next step is to make the basting sticks to adjust the width of the skirt because the current one is wider than your waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/414c17bd-e802-45d4-a3c8-2b6930c8510a/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162211.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt To make the waistband for the skirt, use the 8 cm width of the fabric that you cut before, but you need to cut out a button part and overcast it before doing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afd6b75f-0cc7-40c8-8afa-934c8d4f7d6e/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162136.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Here’s the waistband. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4200b0e8-64b9-4288-b973-b6166342b15d/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162346.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Also, make a short one with the same size, which is 8 cm width, from the leftover fabric of the men’s shirt. It will be the extra waist belt to make the tie for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b4678b2-19e8-4c95-bbd8-4ad37628d5c2/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162419.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt To make it easy for sewing, iron the fabric to create a waist belt first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bc35e997-0dc7-4358-a7a5-d2eff55b2b37/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162653.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Then, measure the width of your waist to the waist belt before connecting it into the main part of the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/48e2d4a7-6bb3-4cc4-bcc7-def8afde87f4/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162741.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Remember that we’ll have the double folding in the front of the wrap skirt, so the measurement for the width at the waist belt will be 1.5 times bigger than your actual waist size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5a998779-82fa-4524-bf00-4e6d43331218/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162810.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt When connecting the waist belt to the main part of the skirt, connect 2 sides first to fit the width of the skirt, then connect the rest together after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4ad5a70a-4e24-4f9f-aeaa-3788805187b5/Screenshot+2024-02-21+162925.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt And here is what we get after sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/46694e2a-6729-433d-9439-6d7477f21135/Screenshot+2024-02-21+163126.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Next, try this skirt on to find the end at this side of the waist belt and make the mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/71b4e3b3-3e4d-46a7-9a15-1c8bc4d2946c/Screenshot+2024-02-21+163153.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt At one end of the waist belt, make the buttonhole by cutting a small hole and hand sew it by yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/97c89d16-0529-4382-ad72-6eb2e4aa18dd/Screenshot+2024-02-21+163218.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt Moving to another end of the waist belt at the mark there, install the button inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/52179e69-59a4-462f-8792-0960e4e566c3/Screenshot+2024-02-21+163304.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt The last mark, which is close to the buttonhole, install the extra waist belt that we made before to finish this DIY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0c502d0d-5672-48c0-b21c-205a768f31e1/1.pptx+%281%29.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt - Make it stand out DIY Wrap skirt/Ruffle skirt from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1708508650863-HUCD0551804VA88SYO4Y/Screenshot+2024-02-21+164146.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1708508655333-PR19ACMTVBV3SXY3GP91/Screenshot+2024-02-21+164249.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1708508651657-V3O1HTBVML3MJL3OR13F/Screenshot+2024-02-21+164220.png Blog - DIY wrap skirt - Refashion men's shirt into wrap skirt - DIY Ruffle skirt https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-frill-top-from-old-shirt-refashion/recylce-old-shirt-into-frill-blouse/crop-top monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e8fdbce-b9c6-4c09-bbb8-b059d4efe427/Screenshot+2024-02-16+185728.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top DIY Frill top /Frill blouse /Crop top from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a6c30aea-241f-4c04-abce-3274103fe49a/Screenshot+2024-02-16+180553.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Shirt with M size Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e51008f6-2624-4f5d-9444-d8b1508efe6d/Screenshot+2024-02-16+180726.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top First, removing the neck of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e2798575-d2ee-4679-9083-22137e8503f2/Screenshot+2024-02-16+180843.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Then, sew the top to create a new look for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/005fdea1-5e8f-4e6b-83fa-633f390dcc65/Screenshot+2024-02-16+181240.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top From the shoulder right next to the neck, measure down 36 cm, which is the width from your shoulder to belly button minus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/783c1e6d-d097-4b78-b227-f417963f3847/Screenshot+2024-02-16+181322.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Draw a horizontal line at this point. After cutting along this line, you will have the main body of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/826b806f-8a73-4579-8f34-da466e4ff602/Screenshot+2024-02-16+181446.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top At the top of the leftover fabric of the shirt, measure down 8 cm and draw a horizontal line. This will be the waistband of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5d4afc5a-e8b7-4614-98e3-040ed21d702d/Screenshot+2024-02-16+181532.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Measure the width of the remaining fabric and divide it into two pieces, each 8 cm wide. These will be the frilled parts of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f188438-12ec-44a4-b226-5cc62c17fb5c/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182007.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Because the current seam at two sides of the rectangle is not straight, draw a new straight line and sew along it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/67a214ad-e096-4cad-af58-d93aa93607c0/Screenshot+2024-02-16+181653.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Fold each rectangle in half first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/976a0349-3d41-4cec-a174-58991d46ad5f/Screenshot+2024-02-16+181853.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Then, from the right, measure 25 cm towards the inside and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/caf1ae8b-d67a-4520-a2cd-88d204eb0bb0/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182211.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top From that mark, draw a line to the end of the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/888fcaf5-1531-4e90-9920-ef00998625eb/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182248.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Then, draw a curved line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/503fe315-183b-4259-9de6-f8b139df94f9/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182432.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top After cutting along this line, fold the curved part twice to hide the cutting and finish one side of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/282a6b79-f0d6-4d5c-9efc-e386056fea86/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182450.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Use pins to hold your folding in place and sew along it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b30c63a8-5103-436b-beb1-9bd4ebf9d55e/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182712.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Now, make a loose seam at the other edge of the rectangle to create the frill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6624bc08-2276-4093-9b4d-349d5e8485ef/Screenshot+2024-02-16+182748.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Keep one thread and pull the other one to gather the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1a98c676-a2cd-4d77-9355-4dcff9057448/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183355.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top At the main body of the top, from the connected part between the hand and the shoulder, measure 6 cm towards the inside and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf735f33-11e1-47ec-b565-f08ee58de1bb/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183413.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top From that mark, draw a straight line down to the end. Do the same for the other side. Then, cut along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05fabc93-7d14-47b5-b9e6-ac0c6843bd9c/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183549.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top The next step is to connect the frill to the middle of the cutting line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4f922002-3b04-4157-81dc-d5162925fd0f/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183605.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Mark the middle of the frill first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba90c70f-ecaf-4671-9f4a-69469a577d5b/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183709.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Then, connect it to the connecting part of the hand and the shoulder where you marked before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/faf338a0-2aa8-47a7-a851-2e7f5418326b/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183820.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Connect the rest later and sew along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e70ae576-5c95-4137-95d0-76b191545838/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183858.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top After sewing, don’t forget to overlock to make it neater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ba5f1bd6-fff9-4e45-b700-5df2eede1941/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183928.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top At the end of the top, make a loose seam to create a frill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/de39702e-3b9b-4dec-8a48-f1c6f61625f3/Screenshot+2024-02-16+183939.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Make sure to check that the length of the end is half of your belly plus 3 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/953b1e51-7fd9-4140-a3da-a8641cfb4f76/Screenshot+2024-02-16+184459.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Then, apply that length to the rectangle you cut in the beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a7981be0-cf23-40e2-8d09-225fbe4072c8/Screenshot+2024-02-16+184817.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top After that, use an iron to make the folding and create the waistband for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aed13aca-a50b-4de8-b188-c14bf2558886/Screenshot+2024-02-16+184829.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top The last step is to connect the waistband to the end of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2e2801e-aa92-4217-a777-c00529e6c255/Screenshot+2024-02-16+184958.png Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top Connect two ends of them together first. Then, connect the rest later and sew along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/29dd02c1-5d5b-4374-91c5-ac912b3b6868/Screenshot+2024-02-16+190822.jpg Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top - Make it stand out DIY Frill top /Frill blouse /Crop top from old shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1708085487438-WQJH9L0N0AA7UR81HL5Q/Screenshot%2B2024-02-16%2B190141.jpg Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1708085478676-XTEKNUBBQX3ZL2MJE3CO/Screenshot%2B2024-02-16%2B185737.jpg Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1708085575494-NF3ZNIN5KKOFYQH47Y6D/Screenshot%2B2024-02-16%2B190158.jpg Blog - DIY FRILL TOP from old shirt - Refashion/Recylce old shirt into Frill blouse/crop top https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-midi-skirt-from-scratch-how-to-make-midi-skirt-with-simple-cutting-in-less-than-30-minutes monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9234e3aa-c775-4f86-949d-bb2309b7639e/3.pptx.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes DIY Midi Skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d0f15ea-707f-4402-9b1b-c6d99205eb1f/Screenshot+2024-02-05+000531.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Spandex with 2m width Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f1c4660e-93ba-4c57-b7cb-13e2879382d4/Screenshot+2024-02-05+001717.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Fold two edges of the fabric together to form a triangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05a2a2e2-63c2-4b38-8387-cadb26c17fdf/Screenshot+2024-02-05+001736.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Then, measure the position for the hip of the skirt and mark at 48 cm, which is half of the hip size plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9a806cae-30c5-4c20-a71f-6531a2ccd586/Screenshot+2024-02-05+001812.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Check that the width from the top to each mark is the same, which should be 64 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6627336a-ef8e-4965-b8af-f2fd896393ae/Screenshot+2024-02-05+001855.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes From that mark, go up 25 cm, which is the width from the middle of the buttocks to the belly button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b30f6c97-a785-4aac-ac1e-da241c56cc1b/Screenshot+2024-02-05+001917.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes So, the length from the top to the belly button will be 39 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e334ede3-cfed-4b44-a029-706a8f2deb0b/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002037.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Continue making marks from the top down to 39 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddc1526f-393a-488a-8e7f-998d5d2b1f95/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002227.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Then, draw lines to connect these marks together to form the waistline for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/eec7ff23-fa5b-4d42-84fe-e84243b3406b/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002131.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes From the waistline, go down 75 cm and mark there. You can adjust the length of your skirt to fit your height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/16d8eb29-5aa6-4302-825f-821b52bd2ae5/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002300.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes After that, check the length from the top to the end of the skirt, which should be 114 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/88c6f95b-616d-4f5f-82ce-49a9e62236da/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002355.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Make additional marks from the top to the end at 114 cm, similar to what you did for the waistline, to create the ending line for the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fea90471-2e0f-4b6b-9dfc-b77d75c3e94c/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002435.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes After cutting, you will have the skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/da461d0a-1c29-4f5e-8822-3d6eb75b623d/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002523.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Now, you just need to sew one side of the skirt together. Use pins to hold them together before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5c1af0bd-c260-4655-9091-8c58241a1c4d/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002652.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Don’t forget to overlock to protect the fabric. This can be done using zigzag stitching and a fake overlocking presser foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63b423ad-01b9-438b-ad96-d6f056116573/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002853.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes For the waistband, use an elastic band with a width of 1 cm and a length of 60 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a4a9daa5-a111-49ec-a724-c59abadbc033/Screenshot+2024-02-05+002944.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Mark two ends of the elastic band first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cf5f53df-72b8-4221-8e1c-05325f7603fe/Screenshot+2024-02-05+003041.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Then, fix them to two ends of the skirt to ensure the elastic will be fixed equally to the waistline. And sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f14473ed-8863-4dda-a7ae-dabffd153a10/Screenshot+2024-02-05+003120.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes After the first seam, fold the elastic band inside to hide it and make another seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a5b2447-ef66-4b67-9685-82f9f911340d/Screenshot+2024-02-05+003239.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes Fold the end inside to hide the cutting, using pins to hold them together. Then, sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/87ddd17a-e039-46d1-a962-ff13d6b86b52/94976378_104469281193510_7127333094074660990_n.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes - Make it stand out DIY Midi Skirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1707068414893-QOYN322U0N61RR3CNA7T/Screenshot%2B2024-02-05%2B000504.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1707068123251-M2XH0IVQSOO7FNYPGJGE/Screenshot+2024-02-05+003300.png Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1707068443537-QMENY2YLSCBN749HZ9KC/Screenshot%2B2024-02-05%2B003319.jpg Blog - DIY MIDI SKIRT from scratch - How to make Midi Skirt with simple cutting in less than 30 minutes https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-a-line-mini-skirt-with-lining-side-zipper-i-tried-to-make-a-blazer-suit-part-2 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/abdf08ac-3b20-4947-9787-8718ceda09e3/Facebook+thumbnail.png Blog - 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DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3b9f63fd-88eb-4ef4-ba55-f4a225704a12/5.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fd38611-66c7-4d43-ad22-9d450d2272fa/7.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb4eb019-4746-4e6d-9cee-fcf8294b67e8/9.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e629b14d-0e9c-47b7-b43e-ce6572eb15e6/8.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bddf17c7-6081-42f7-8451-c053827cc775/10.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25cd2b0b-b39b-4e10-b8bc-cc775b2574bc/13.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f3c6a01-e761-4b57-b586-3a9f689654ca/14.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53f73f20-3204-4150-8f08-aa31d27cc316/15.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c4f650f-194b-4386-bd4c-e6c9ae4ce5db/16.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b1dc1f25-9ec2-42d9-9ad2-51621ff14883/Screenshot+2024-02-04+024630.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Cut out one piece of the front pattern and one of the back pattern in the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f4fc87e8-a464-4758-b1f5-28d961efbb85/Screenshot+2024-02-04+024639.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Do the same in the lining fabric. Remember the lining fabric will be 4 cm shorter than the main one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a2e20e8-a7f5-452c-9901-1138367072d1/Screenshot+2024-02-04+030753.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Mark the position of the darts on the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b5c7f666-f6d3-4538-9c77-1139ce60b15c/Screenshot+2024-02-04+031100.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Sew the darts. Do the same for all of the pieces in the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7497063f-3023-4f2a-bb66-3dec9942bbfd/Screenshot+2024-02-04+031506.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Connect the front piece and the back piece in the main fabric with pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e65d4e60-da5b-491c-94a4-3284d5e5b88e/Screenshot+2024-02-04+031632.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 On the sideline, mark down from the waistline 20cm which is the length of the zipper area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/038ff986-0ff3-4d22-a5b4-7344d6166a0e/Screenshot+2024-02-04+032039.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Sew the pieces together except for the zipper area. Do the same for the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/98075a88-cbb1-4975-aa9a-270e39c4391d/Screenshot+2024-02-04+032455.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Connect the main fabric and the lining fabric at the end of the skirt and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8eb3a53b-0eb7-4765-b8dd-d93b4a7861a9/Screenshot+2024-02-04+032731.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Connect the zipper to the main fabric at the zipper area and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1c955855-d002-4c20-b959-8a11cf04e141/Screenshot+2024-02-04+032916.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Connect the zipper to the lining fabric and sew them together. This seam doesn’t have to be right in the previous one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a45ae30b-d77f-4aa5-9601-da6455b94a05/Screenshot+2024-02-04+033158.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Turn the lining inside out after sewing to hide all the seam inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e3218045-de94-4025-ad71-6e3f9d26544b/Screenshot+2024-02-04+033935.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Connect the waistline of the main fabric and the lining fabric and sew them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/af9f1548-654c-4a07-826d-2ae078268f6c/Screenshot+2024-02-04+034138.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Cut a rectangle for the waistband. The width of the rectangle is 8 cm which is two times the width of the waistband that you want plus 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78c98854-cb8a-4c85-9626-1587be798b89/Screenshot+2024-02-04+034718.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 The length of the rectangle is 70 cm which is 6 cm longer than your waist size for seam allowance and the button are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e9a32e19-257d-45bb-82c3-db5725fbdc4b/Screenshot+2024-02-04+034939.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Connect one length line of the rectangle to the waist line and make the first seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0a97d5f0-897f-4dae-b785-e4e9176130c7/Screenshot+2024-02-04+035020.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Fold the other length line inside 1 cm then keep folding over the first seam to make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/57375cd8-9895-41dc-be91-e64106efefd2/Screenshot+2024-02-04+035102.png Blog - DIY A-line Mini skirt (with lining & side zipper)| I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 2 Sew the second seam. 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DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b31adf46-295c-4ad0-a3a0-ae2435e5ae7c/4.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0f571d85-5b9f-40f5-b92b-9e5c4afa84f5/5.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bb09310d-77b3-4715-96f3-5f6d12ebfdc8/6.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out The back pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c6e1ef83-6f9f-43ec-a8a9-c8bd520be2f3/7.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/18da5902-be7f-4c0d-b1b0-904ba8e4242f/8.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/771607fb-f4fc-42e7-8f59-02647f413e80/9.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out The front pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d7c5fd7f-de31-432b-aae7-49b3ebd24909/Pattern.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dbc74712-d66c-4ab6-8c67-1a5f3a5bf69a/11.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/25cd2b0b-b39b-4e10-b8bc-cc775b2574bc/13.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8f3c6a01-e761-4b57-b586-3a9f689654ca/14.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/53f73f20-3204-4150-8f08-aa31d27cc316/15.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4c4f650f-194b-4386-bd4c-e6c9ae4ce5db/16.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea9adb3d-41fe-45a4-b3cf-403516c3ff89/Screenshot+2024-01-28+225809.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Cut out two pieces for the back pattern, one with the main fabric and one with the lining fabric. Remember to cut the fabric in full. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ac9cd93b-be2c-4299-b062-5b06aca7ac3e/Screenshot+2024-01-28+225842.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Cut out two pieces for the front pattern in the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f8fc1ce9-3c38-4eab-bc12-628c78bb5a14/Screenshot+2024-01-28+230200.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Cut two pieces of the first inside pattern with the main fabric and two pieces of the second inside pattern with the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/21dd80b5-2eca-4302-b7f4-eb85bd150a1a/Screenshot+2024-01-28+230307.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Cut out two pieces of the second part of the collar in full fabric as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2186d704-627e-4f33-8847-842635dd129a/Screenshot+2024-01-28+230831.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 For the sleeve, you will need two pieces of the big sleeve pattern and two pieces of the small sleeve pattern in the main fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c9cb2a9-ebe7-44ad-ab70-ac809a3f9ff6/Screenshot+2024-01-28+230928.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Cut the same pieces in the lining fabric also. Remember that the lining pieces will be shorter than the main pieces by 4 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c983b9f7-f812-4d92-a2ee-2c06fba498bb/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231211.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Mark the waistline on the fabric first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e7dbcf84-159e-4d30-a9f2-ad576a080a08/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231301.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Draw another line at 6 cm next to it. This will be the position for the pocket that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0bf67820-01c3-4a71-88e5-3d393931b2c5/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231343.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Mark in the middle of this line first, then from this mark, make two more marks outside of it with 12 cm away from each other. This is the width of the pocket that you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f4e7f6a-da73-4e06-8fbb-d8ea435e9c8d/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231502.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Cut a small rectangle with 3 cm width and 16 cm length, which is 4 cm longer than the width of the pocket. Add the lining for this rectangle to make it harder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20355108-e7f0-4e73-91cc-4529499aa2e5/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231551.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Add this rectangle next to the pocket line and mark two ends of the pocket first, then sew. Remember to make this seam close to the edge of the rectangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c2eb472a-9b89-41e0-b6a5-041f1bea227b/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231650.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Do the same for the other side of the pocket line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f5e8238b-ee8c-4f95-a116-b01eb48ae6b3/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231801.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After sewing, fold a small part of the rectangle inside the bigger part, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7e421c63-6509-40a0-ae79-cdff5feecfc9/Screenshot+2024-01-28+231901.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Make a seam on the first one so it will look like one seam only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/beb1a31b-a288-4087-9b70-2e2b9e443bf6/Screenshot+2024-01-28+232025.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After that, cut the pocket line. However, at two ends of the pocket line, make the cut to two sides at two ends of the rectangles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/712dc831-a072-47e9-813b-462c0bd79244/Screenshot+2024-01-28+232145.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Then turn two rectangles to another side of the front piece and sew the end to keep them there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b01e3cea-d508-4d97-a388-a6b049ad7ff1/Screenshot+2024-01-28+232818.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Add an interfacing for the first lining part of the front piece to create a shape for the collar of the blazer. Connect the first lining piece to the front piece by the pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/12e3c601-6ff0-485f-ada6-5fa6ccf22272/Screenshot+2024-01-28+232837.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Then use the front pattern to mark where the front collar meets the back collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9f93ef37-f640-46ab-bb4e-36629b502554/Screenshot+2024-01-28+232903.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Sew from that mark to the end of the front blazer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ea3f6067-eaf8-45ab-a40d-4066ad733d05/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233010.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After sewing, turn the lining part to inside and make the under stitching at the collar and the button area of the front pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/91492f85-b98c-4dcb-8210-f9170ffa8d28/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233048.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After sewing, turn the lining part to inside and make the under stitching at the collar and the button area of the front pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4774fb0-ce42-4f26-9311-f7518f60e9f6/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233150.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Now connect the front and the back of the blazer together at the main fabric only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1bb4e1d8-171e-4c75-8e78-5a59872d0e76/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233245.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 At the back of the collar, add the interfacing for it to make it thicker. Connect two pieces of the back collar together first, then sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3867c4fd-cc99-4b34-ac81-32f4051ac259/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233318.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After that, cut the extra fabric a bit and turn the back collar inside out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77e44c61-2996-4585-99ca-88271c444e8c/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233350.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Make the under stitching seam to keep all the end fabric to one side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/567235e6-5767-403c-a550-bd946ac81ea8/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233436.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Now connect the outside piece of the back collar to the blazer at the neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/265a46b7-b30a-410d-9acb-1ac16e8bc130/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233516.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After sewing, keep connecting the first lining part of the front to the inside piece of the back collar. However, keep one centimeter open at the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3fe0d0d8-2484-48fb-ae9e-161d8fea19ff/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233602.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Connect the second lining of the front blazer to the first lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/20150abc-e192-44e6-ac90-51223691e6dd/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233640.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Then connect the lining of the back blazer to the lining of the front blazer at the shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b4a00198-1b31-47f1-b6b4-a762c5dab54a/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233716.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After that, connect the neckline of the lining to the inside piece of the back collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0af4297f-cf75-4e59-892c-bdf0e71d9a87/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233802.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 The next step is connecting the sideline of the back and the front together. Remember to connect them separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cdbd0b5c-10e6-473b-b57a-5fc458e42256/Screenshot+2024-01-28+233935.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Remember to connect them separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4e0f05fe-77f6-4f5a-bde2-af516c5627e4/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234123.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Here is how the main body of the blazer looks like after that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01ab0b13-8567-4607-9b9b-ac6a1f3de42e/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234320.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 At the end of the blazer, connect the ending line of the rim fabric to the lining fabric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/78629ac8-06dd-4c47-b187-fcd34b42c189/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234443.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After that, turn the lining to inside by the sleeve to hide all the stitching inside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2ef0c86c-0fad-4da3-8be7-614066f96d6b/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234509.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Connect the lining and the main fabric together at the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/60dbc64d-1279-43f7-a2b4-c7754d1272ec/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234537.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Connect two pieces of the sleeve together at the middle line first. Do the same for both the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cb90196-49f3-4167-84a2-5be427d0a85d/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234606.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Do the same for both the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a58ed232-1771-430f-bb29-ad55cd1878f3/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234641.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Connect the fabric and the lining fabric at the end of the middle line of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d821c23a-8c7d-4bb7-b197-235381f19fbd/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234740.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Then connect the other lines of the sleeve together, doing separately for the main fabric and the lining fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9fd8be5d-fa4e-41aa-8ac1-e83b169ea3e0/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234817.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After that, connect the end of the sleeve of the main fabric and the lining fabric together so you can turn the lining sleeve inside to hide the stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50cf3b85-6294-477c-ac15-781036be3fe8/Screenshot+2024-01-28+234938.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Finally, connect the top of the sleeve of the main fabric and the lining fabric together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/101f8dca-3851-4cf2-a088-0550fa7289c6/Screenshot+2024-01-28+235000.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Connect the sleeves to the main body of the blazer by pinning them first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/08aca388-0a20-4e64-b2ae-dbb476ef706e/Screenshot+2024-01-28+235138.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Make a circle fabric with 4 cm width and 50 cm length, which is the same length as the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01f2db16-d33e-4f97-8b45-617bebb864ac/Screenshot+2024-01-28+235201.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Connect the circle fabric to the sleeve and sew them altogether. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a3cf0768-5003-46ee-9030-796b00098c18/Screenshot+2024-01-28+235222.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 After the first seam, fold the other end of the circle fabric inside around one centimeter first, then keep folding to this first seam and make the second seam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05acd062-844d-4e24-b041-d57c921a1121/Screenshot+2024-01-28+235259.png Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 Sew the seam for the sleeves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d9ada5f-1cd3-4b2d-92e1-cee405d91691/267674838_416916040081500_7794500466324312281_n.jpg Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out DIY Blazer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d640d0d9-5b40-42d6-ad25-64e38b7836b8/267243611_425314399303405_6632988292331139115_n.jpg Blog - DIY BLAZER (with lining & front pocket) | I tried to make a Blazer suit - Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-falling-neck-dress-convert-old-dress-to-sexy-dress-for-my-valentine-2019 monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e718593b-3b63-43d4-96c2-aeebd1e7bf6d/DIY+FALLING+NECK+DRESS+-+Convert+old+dress+to+sexy+dress+for+my+Valentine+2019 Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 DIY falling neck dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/6a7c5362-bbe5-48bb-ba4f-d96a41926e7e/Screenshot+2024-01-30+151303.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Old silk dress Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/94251a4a-dc10-4109-aa1e-cbfdd4e20516/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153147.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Cut the top of the dress to create a new look for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4b5ebb24-790d-424c-8979-d61329461811/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153237.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, unsew two sides of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dfba5c3c-ae7a-4030-9254-7f48d4c00df5/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153310.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 At the back of the dress, draw four lines with a width of 3cm. These will be the waist bell of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f78cc825-71b1-4b96-b775-eb0d889f0979/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153329.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Now, fold the fabric in double and sew it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/840638db-7348-42eb-8035-afc60fdaf4ae/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153347.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Because the fabric is pretty small, it’s a good idea to iron it before sewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/26edad34-ac5a-40a5-8b7c-bac2785f20a7/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153414.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Use a hair clip to flip to the right space of the fabric. Stab a hole in the top of the fabric, then stream it into the fabric hole and move it to another end of the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37d45889-d4e1-4ed3-8b57-c95da36526ff/Screenshot+2024-01-30+153501.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Repeat this for the other pieces of fabric and iron it to make it straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a2517346-9055-4fab-b708-d803446939bd/Screenshot+2024-01-30+154336.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 At the front of the dress, fold the fabric down to 20 cm and use pins to hold it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/888527ad-d8f3-4d71-9676-dd2cdfd0b16e/Screenshot+2024-01-30+154400.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Mark two points for the width of the falling neck at 41 centimeters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/56a7ff0b-ee95-4411-bcf0-36f7e1124254/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155159.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, make two hands of the dress. The depth of the hands will be 14 cm down from the top of the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/2b4f6097-f1d2-44ce-9d3a-8f654e8c113a/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155224.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Move 2 cm extra from the end skin to create a curve for the hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5307900c-e275-4221-ae31-954430a9395e/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155300.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, cut a curve by the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1435ef0e-d640-47c3-87a5-2e2fd5565167/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155355.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Before sewing, put two waist bells to the top of the falling neck. This creates the falling neck of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77370148-8cc1-4459-bf82-6f95bdc66ae4/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155528.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 To hide the sewing line of the hands, sew on the fabric to the backside of the falling neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1e8d1412-03ea-4f11-b26f-fb0678d49ab0/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155602.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, iron it to keep it straight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/75514bca-7295-4970-816f-fe65538f232c/Screenshot+2024-01-30+155721.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 From the top of the neck, go down 14 cm and make a mark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c0660409-dccf-42f5-9a97-5e0a9cb46e36/Screenshot+2024-01-30+160437.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, fold the fabric up the back to that mark. This will be the hide of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/192c6f89-d639-4203-a4e7-eb82e7dd9149/Screenshot+2024-01-30+160539.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Draw two lines at the mark and cut with 2 cm extra for sewing later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1d44bd78-e52a-4e18-908f-bc6021be5d0e/Screenshot+2024-01-30+160642.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 From two sides of the hands to the middle, make another mark at 10 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8d87f55e-57a7-490d-8539-7866110e11a0/Screenshot+2024-01-30+160709.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, copy that mark to the fabric of the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3c722dab-feac-4acc-bf00-4c8291a7a30f/Screenshot+2024-01-30+160800.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Put two other waist bells at the mark and pin them together, then sew along the drawing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/84fbc386-e567-4b08-82be-5335fae5109c/Screenshot+2024-01-30+160920.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Similar to what was done with the hands, sew on the fabric to the back and iron it to hide the sewing line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b084763a-e366-4260-baff-d6a63467e58f/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161132.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 From the top of the back, go down 15 cm to where your belly is and make a mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/dd7ca96a-b14b-448f-aad4-63e129897e4d/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161159.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 From that mark, move 4 cm and make another mark so the width of your belly will be 34 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d2431973-e44a-4d75-87fe-5b285fb298df/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161308.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, draw the line by your marks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5da65695-6090-4d80-ad94-bc75bea10753/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161408.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Pin the back and the front of the dress to hold them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/227eb68a-25ac-44d3-8cc2-c40ac794e4f2/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161519.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Move 2 cm on two sides of the hands. This will make the width of the back fit your size at 30 cm in half space for your armpit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e637817d-9c4d-49e6-bd7d-3dda6dc3ad3c/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161542.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, cut the fabric by the drawing line and sew one side of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/01140ed0-18f5-438a-9a31-6a6b3ab8d6d2/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161703.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 After cutting, connect the two new sides together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/829fb9a0-5964-4bfd-aa80-3e482f6a9ca7/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161837.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Use a zipper for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0d58cdaf-4672-415a-939f-f2df24808015/Screenshot+2024-01-30+161907.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Sew one side of the zipper with the back of the dress first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a8612544-ba17-4034-ae82-d870fc7f36e7/Screenshot+2024-01-30+162039.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Then, close the zipper and pin the other side of the zipper to the front of the dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/50e81d3a-d942-4183-bc72-41d6202dd99b/Screenshot+2024-01-30+162103.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 Open the zipper and sew it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9331020-6ade-4dbc-819c-20d66b3fd250/Screenshot+2024-01-30+162131.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 The last step is to sew the end of the dress to the end of the zipper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0841c97d-6a22-4493-886a-ec06983098ed/Screenshot+2024-01-30+162158.png Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 For the extra zipper at the hands, hand sew to hide them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/5056750e-745c-4660-b814-05a610b32867/DIY+FALLING+NECK+DRESS+-+Convert+old+dress+to+sexy+dress+for+my+Valentine+2019 Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 - Make it stand out DIY Falling neck dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e13d7627-fa02-4b6f-9353-4306766d524c/DIY+FALLING+NECK+DRESS+-+Convert+old+dress+to+sexy+dress+for+my+Valentine+2019 Blog - DIY FALLING NECK DRESS - Convert old dress to sexy dress for my Valentine 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-refashion-mens-shirt-into-puff-sleeve-bustier-crop-top-mens-shirt-transformation-idea monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/cdcc692a-853d-4f39-a3c7-e33b63ece46c/5.pptx.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea DIY PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddd9cd12-8487-4add-ba89-bd38e63aa484/150491323_433106564620968_2313964792152636634_n.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/024b4ba0-0877-4680-8f4e-76e9f9fa68a6/Screenshot+2024-01-25+161807.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Men's shirt in XL size Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f39a87a5-9c7c-453e-94a5-fe51c8492fd3/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162251.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Remove the front pocket of your shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/b3bab625-e7cc-438c-9c4e-8bf74aa335ed/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162300.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, cut the neck and unsew the seam at the shoulder to the back of the shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f45bc75e-2b95-4635-a0ae-dd13e7befe52/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162504.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the outside of the shoulder, move to the inside around 11 centimeters and mark there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8c67ac23-2a77-474a-92ce-793fdc6f1e9c/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162605.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Apply the front to the back of the main shirt at the shoulder line to cut the new shoulder line for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/06d57d70-2164-4bfb-81ce-9981916225e0/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162710.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea After cutting, connect the front and the back together at the shoulder line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/147c4dec-fb3f-47b0-a652-348183d597a4/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162827.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea The new shoulder line creates extra fabric at the top of the sleeve, which will help us to create a puff for the sleeve of the new crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3cd4e873-8630-4740-8d1e-5362e10935e8/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162802.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Make a loose seam at the extra fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a494a055-3172-4c8d-84f7-04a9cc816a96/Screenshot+2024-01-25+162939.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, pull the thread to create a ruffle there until the width of the sleeve meets the new shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/63fa550f-2af0-478b-8a9d-bc7a127a3a52/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163003.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, sew to connect them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/8ff588e4-b414-4065-980f-f11509abba17/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163216.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the back of the shirt, from the connected part between the sleeve and the shoulder, move to the inside and mark at 20 cm, which is half of the shoulder plus 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c962719e-6b6d-4a0d-a6c1-da02200be4da/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163327.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Do the same for the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/e665a419-59fb-417e-826b-032722b281ee/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163351.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, cut them straight from the end of the shirt to these marks and connect them together. By doing this, you make the shirt smaller to fit your size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d9165561-d0af-4b8d-b296-2b69eaad3451/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163557.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the front of the shirt, from the shoulder, move down and mark at 22 cm, which is the width from the shoulder to the upper breast, then draw a horizontal line there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/138ad871-cd30-4c5d-8a32-99c63d631807/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163711.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Draw another horizontal line at 30 cm from the shoulder, which is the width from the shoulder to under the breast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/fb520657-8f35-4c78-a31e-e003f7396eb3/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163755.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea From the outside of the shoulder, mark at 10 cm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bdb6ee25-2fdf-4529-a64a-f1c0c6a23d38/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163829.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, connect that mark to the end of the first horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3bfa9bf9-0375-49af-96e0-575c811a0ff6/Screenshot+2024-01-25+163930.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea From the end of the first horizontal line, draw a curved line to connect to the second horizontal line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ddcdb7bf-2b0e-40f8-8f53-b1d593d52557/Screenshot+2024-01-25+164030.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, cut by the drawing lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7ebbd505-0775-422f-b714-a25c787f77d2/Screenshot+2024-01-25+164449.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the top of the back, draw a curved line in the middle to create a new neck area for the back of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/afd6f731-891f-4e8d-bb88-f0343e8a71aa/Screenshot+2024-01-25+164829.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Cut a long rectangle with 3 cm width and around 60 cm length to hem the neck of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c1da79a0-1c90-4aa5-9cc6-18d740b6c52c/Screenshot+2024-01-25+164859.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Apply the rectangle to the neck of the crop top from the back to the front by the pin first, then sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7c2c1fab-ebf6-40a3-993e-80a3d60f953a/Screenshot+2024-01-25+164927.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea After that, fold the other end of the rectangle inside two times to create a hem for the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ed935ee1-b367-4005-a698-446ca5d09cbf/Screenshot+2024-01-25+164958.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Thenm sew to finish the neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0b273974-d0d7-415c-9b24-738c9d945585/Screenshot+2024-01-25+165347.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the end of the crop top, make a loose seam. Then, pull the threads to create a ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/77bb5044-757d-4f39-a168-8b10c6dc51a8/Screenshot+2024-01-25+165405.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Make sure the final width of the end has to be half of your under breast size and the ruffle should be around the curved line where your breasts will be later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/f580911e-e99d-48a8-bb45-d78b6cd3d755/Screenshot+2024-01-25+165547.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the leftover fabric from the man’s shirt, cut another rectangle with a width of 20 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9acf583e-5eb4-4a95-b409-6f3a1ee7cc56/Screenshot+2024-01-25+165617.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea The button area of the man’s shirt is quite thick, so you might want to cut it off and make a new one, but you can keep the original one if you prefer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/783d1d2a-9220-401c-9229-cedaf4a40692/Screenshot+2024-01-25+165952.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea From the middle of the button area, mark at two sides 18 cm, which is a quarter of the under breast size plus 1 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/969b6a30-2dcf-470d-be86-cb4ebd647ebe/Screenshot+2024-01-25+170109.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea After cutting, connect the two new sides together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/38cb82f9-c839-43d8-8868-0e82af571ef5/Screenshot+2024-01-25+170232.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Next, apply the newly sewn piece to the top of the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/7322dbfd-d962-4566-9ccc-bdef0fb93e8a/Screenshot+2024-01-25+170501.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea This will allow you to draw a curved line at the front of the top part to the front of the bottom part. However, the back of the bottom part will be straight, just like the back of the top part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c9b039a5-e49e-4801-a932-e9f57ae1326c/Screenshot+2024-01-25+170650.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Now, connect the top and bottom parts of the crop top together and sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/201ecc86-6724-483a-a365-3e20e8ebd078/Screenshot+2024-01-25+170834.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea At the end of the bottom part, fold it inside twice to hide the cutting, then sew to finish it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/4d214b56-2f15-4d42-8bf9-f6587e19e484/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171102.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Moving to the sleeve, make it shorter by cutting at 31 cm from the end of the original sleeve, then make a loose seam there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3731dc27-7f8b-4809-a23c-8e28cb933068/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171412.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, make a loose seam there. Pull the threads to create a puff for the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3dcf7f0e-1521-4b0e-a09c-008386495ea1/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171501.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Make sure the final width is a little bigger than the width of your arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/ad0f95f8-8d13-43a4-9974-9e82517b5ed7/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171526.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Use a rectangle with a width of 6 cm and a length of 26 cm to hem the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/45eeb868-bf5c-4740-bfe5-03c6f3c1cdad/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171639.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Connect the two ends of the lanes together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9dc5180d-6012-4f5d-a3cf-22cdf6545894/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171718.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, connect it to the end of the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/0e12dff1-f4aa-4028-9fcd-43987c60ea21/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171848.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea After the first seam, fold the other end of the rectangle inside twice to hide the end of the ruffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/a858f30b-e42c-474e-aee2-b5f0707fa1a2/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171858.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea Then, make the second seam to finish the sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/05326877-05a2-4cbb-afa1-5d9706e3b809/Screenshot+2024-01-25+171922.png Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea The last step is installing the button and making the new buttonhole for the crop top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/37ac6e76-27df-4d70-91d1-3aeb8e5a070b/136045942_196644575498805_4110678129850362010_n.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea - Make it stand out DIY PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top from Men's shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1706178760360-I4A8D7Q5QMK5B9Q6AXLU/145005829_1136311040173577_4809545714676506401_n.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1706178759333-ND5NHKWBJXWB1WXM04OX/142145462_227689102304958_6693564676871605824_n.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/1706178762808-H21ONIHFVTXUFC4GD4IO/147914322_164328071963023_5279630786014499254_n.jpg Blog - DIY Refashion Men's shirt into PUFF SLEEVE Bustier Crop top - Men's shirt transformation idea https://www.jessdangdiy.com/blog/diy-face-mask-from-old-clothes-in-2-ways-washable-reusable-face-mask-no-sewing-machine-free-pattern monthly 0.5 2026-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1cbf7a8-5399-4316-ad74-25340169fe86/3.pptx.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa5089bb-900a-4c1d-9f16-bf8482ad88e3/Screenshot+2023-12-28+154155.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Old T-shirt. You can use shirt or other materials Pattern paper Sewing machine Pins Scissors Ruler Long stick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/3611e739-7844-477e-a66f-936c580dd995/Pattern+%281%29.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c66be5d3-1258-4797-aace-274dc9aaea32/Pattern+%282%29.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] - Make it stand out The face mask pattern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/82a09294-72b9-4c53-9092-59831e7bf51f/Screenshot+2024-01-19+151920.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Apply a pattern to your old clothes and drawing along. You will need 4 pieces of this pattern to make the face mask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/aa4d87b6-8ff4-4795-97f7-fd4223526def/Screenshot+2024-01-19+152020.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] After cutting, sew two pieces together at the curve line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/d1c612fa-3dfb-4f2c-b100-2f1c502f98d6/Screenshot+2024-01-19+152106.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Once you’ve finished sewing, face two right faces together and fix them with pins at the top and the bottom. Sew along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/9d09c1e6-459b-48fb-b936-446ac31d089a/Screenshot+2024-01-19+152631.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Then, turn the fabric right side out. You will have the main body of the face mask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/31c32e6b-5f68-478e-8314-5179352b5dee/Screenshot+2024-01-19+152847.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Use a small elastic band around 15 cm in width to make the ear holding for the face mask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/bf807e87-b009-4a9c-9ecb-fcbf155acd48/Screenshot+2024-01-19+152909.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Fold the end of the face mask inside about 2 cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/39f1be89-c0b0-4195-b57d-78c9317650ec/Screenshot+2024-01-19+152947.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Then, put two ends of the elastic band to two sides of it. Use pins to hold them together. Sew along these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633ce807171a816dab3787c7/c268a5e9-3eb6-4157-be26-e5af7153cee6/Screenshot+2024-01-19+153100.png Blog - DIY FACE MASK from old clothes in 2 ways - Washable & Reusable face mask - No sewing machine [+ Free Pattern] Remember to sew two times at the meeting of the elastic band and the fabric. This will keep them together stronger and prevent them from falling out. 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