combining two thrift finds to make the dress of my dreams

[@MayLina]

If you need to learn some techniques I used in a video, here are some videos by other wonderful creators out there. It is never too late to learn

[@FrancisFabricates]

Thank you for the links

[@laura987123]

Hi, I just have one small suggestion I didn't see mentioned in the video and that is seam finishing. I'm speaking from experience of the heartbreak of having a garment I worked hard on fall to unsalvagable bits when I washed it because the fabric frayed to the seams. A french seam would work great on this light fabric or you can always "over lock" with a zig zag stitch along the edge of the fabric or invest in a overlock foot which honestly just looks a bit neater but serves the same purpose as a simple zig zag. These don't cut the fabric like an overlock machine but "seals" that edge so it will hold up to many washings in the same way. Some fabrics are worse than others for fraying but I've learned it's better to be safe than sorry. Anyway I love the dress it turned out beautifully and so did the video. Thank you and I hope I didn't come across as critical, I just felt the need to share my experience so others can hopefully avoid this heartbreaking mistake I still get a pang in my heart when I think about taking that tattered skirt out of the wash.

[@MayLina]

thank you so much for such an insightful comment, I really appreciate it! You are very right in everything you say and I agree with you 100%. With more and more pieces I make I pay more attention to finishing details and back then it was still the very beginning of my journey so I was lazy and it is not very beneficial. At the same time I think sometimes all the finishing might seem intimidating for people who just want to make their first garment and doesn't know much about sewing, so maybe simplifying it to the most basic construction steps might be helpful to them and with time they will come to finishing steps naturally as I did. Yeah, our first pieces will probably fall apart with time, but we live, learn and fix it lol. After all, my main goal is to get people into sewing and show that it is not as complicated as it might seem at first so we can reduce the waste of clothing on our planet. Again, I very much appreciate your comment and your care! It didn't come off as critical at all, I felt only love reading through it! And by what I said I didn't mean to disagree with you, just wanted to explain my thinking process and experience behind it

[@susanapaola6482]

Wauuuuu que belleza!!!!! Me encantó!!!! Amo los vestidos asi y nunca me animé a hacerme uno.. pero ahora con tu vídeo lo hago seguro!!!!! Mil gracias por compartir tu sabiduría y técnicas!!! Gracias por todo y son tan relajantes tus videos.. tu forma de ser es muy pacífica y me encanta!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@texasgigi3684]

Very pretty! You definitely have an eye for design!!!

[@muffincomic]

Everyone should have these skills as it helps our Planet !

[@MayLina]

Yeees, so true! Especially because it is actually so easy❤️

[@muffincomic]

@@MayLina Yess ! Can totally agree that what is usually discarded as unusable can be easily modified for reuse and with creativity it can be better than original. I actually guessed about the bleach for changing the shade of the pattern :D

[@MayLina]

Haha you are getting a golden star than 😂⭐️ yep, upcycled result is always better then the original😍

[@namratas3685]

Everything about this video gave me some sort of bohemian-fairytale vibe. Beautifully shot, and definitely going to try this out. Thank you!

[@MayLina]

The best comment I can possibly get 😍 thank you so so much!!❤️

[@dianadaniel3441]

So lovely! Watching this helped me with ideas and was so peaceful. Thank you.

[@zarinashaikh8146]

Your video is so relaxing...... Specially background music. N this dress I want too. Soon I stich

[@karenmanson1782]

Absolutely stunning

[@haylietempleman8733]

That dress is beautiful

[@MayLina]

Thank you🥰 one of my favorites!

[@marinazanon9446]

stunning dress

[@lisaamaro]

Love love love!!!!

[@MayLina]

Aww thank you🥰🥰

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

Cool fam! Hope one day I reach this level of skill.

[@lesleee3891]

That was beautiful! All of it Dress, music, & setting💗

[@MayLina]

Oh i am so happy you liked it all😍😍❤️

[@heathercampbell2686]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@MayLina]

thank you!

[@jadefreeman8901]

Beautiful❤❤❤

[@ClaudiaSantos-art25]

Beautiful ! 😍👏😘

[@artbyjelly]

oo love this idea! i have a skirt i have been saving for something, but couldnt think of what.

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

Gorgeous🎉

[@StellaShadowmoon]

🌸🌿💕🥰🩷🌿🌼 Gorgeous

[@cezigo5357]

What a shame that your Channel is so underrated. Perhaps one of the most vibing Videos I've seen in a while. Keep on going, you're glorious.

[@cezigo5357]

Ps: could you do a room tour Video as well? Was peaking some nice hints

[@saraborgestavares2299]

I love your channel, fell in love with upcycling myself and it is awesome to see that you share your amazing creations, thank you for being such a beautiful soul! 🌻💛

[@MayLina]

Ah that makes me so happy!! Have fun upcycling, my dear! 😍😍❤️❤️

[@Daimlin]

This dress is everything ❤👌

[@abigelszasz5672]

Thank you for sharing this! 😊

[@MayLina]

You are always welcome, my dear!❤️

[@JuJuann]

LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!! Thanks so much

[@SonyaBatten]

The dress is lovely !

[@MayLina]

Oh thank you!😍

[@christinewhitaker2957]

Beautiful video

[@MayLina]

Thank you☺️

[@StefaniaFruitarianFarmer]

beautiful! all of it x

[@MayLina]

Ahh thank you so much🥰❤️

[@luzangelicavaldez545]

Muy bueno ✌️🌸

[@TheMonica82]

Lovely video! Relaxing to watch! Never seen a sewing video like this before.. Haha I woke up and thought I clicked the wrong button - thought a Movie was coming on! Lol.. Thank you~ And, Beautiful Dress!

[@MayLina]

Ahhhh thank you so much, your comment means the world to me!! 😍 I am so happy you enjoyed it! ❤️ I am thinking if I should add a voiceover to my future videos or not, what do you think?✨

[@TheMonica82]

Yes, I truly Enjoyed your video - so a voice over would only add to it certainly not take away anything.. Again, Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to even more sewing tutorials... Blessings🎉🌹🎉

[@FrancisFabricates]

So I inspiring thank you!

[@princessentityasmr]

Thank you💖 This was so very helpful and I’m so excited to try this out for myself 😊

[@MayLina]

Omg, i am so happy it was helpful, my dear! Good luck❤️

[@esthertremosa257]

Gorgeous 💖💖💖

[@MayLina]

Aw, thank you💕✨

[@tiialaine]

Beautiful! You are so inspiring! :) Love the vibes on your videos too!

[@jillconyers2710]

So pretty ,well done !

[@MayLina]

thank you!!

[@antonionize8913]

Excelente. Parabéns pelo conteúdo.

[@aprilfoxbilligmeier2059]

Great storytelling! Beautiful dress

[@MayLina]

ah, thank you so much! This means the world to me!

[@_aesthete._.art_8377]

Wooow 😍

[@lindabonomi7274]

this is so BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@MayLina]

Ahhh thank you sweet heart😍❤️

[@rossanygalindo2264]

Is Beautifull❤

[@MayLina]

Thank you so so much!❤️❤️

[@VuyokaziYonke]

Love your dress Love the video editing style New fan and subbie

[@MayLina]

Thank you so much, you are such a sweet angel!!😍❤️

[@Repose1234]

I love this sosososo much thank you for such a beautiful video. Something I noticed is the direction you place your pins, my gramma taught me that if you place them the opposite way shown in this vid, which would be the sharp end facing the machine and the round end facing you :), they're easier to slip out and keep sewing! (unless of course you just don't prefer that way, just something I noticed that may help!) So happy I found your channel, all the love your way

[@MayLina]

Yaaay, I am so happy you liked the video☺️ and yeees you are totally right, it is very useful tip, I am just all over the place when I am pinning so the always go in ten different directions 😂

[@shay_made]

Wow I really enjoyed this video!!!

[@MayLina]

thank you, my lovely angel!

[@portalsirenemanos]

Love It!

[@MayLina]

ah thank you so much!!

[@ninamckenna8278]

That is gorgeous! May I ask what sewing machine that is? I’d like to start seeing. Thanks 😊

[@MayLina]

I am so happy that my video inspired you! 😍❤️ my sewing machine is Janome 419S and i love it a lot✨

[@piratessalyx7871]

If only the Sewing fairy would leave a mini serger at all girls porches……lol😘

[@MayLina]

Hahaha one day it might😉😂

[@_aesthete._.art_8377]

Can u tell me that which filter do u use to making this video? Please 🙏

[@vjbarby]

love this video, thank you :-) as an earth -friendly alternative to standard bleach, try using oxygen bleach , it's much less harmful and great for using to brighten white clothes too. Also, oxygen bleach is great for using to clean your home :-)

[@jennifertully4077]

this is my first video in learning how to upcycle and sew, Any suggestions on how to learn to sew at home with no experience. Tutorials for basics that are cool and fun?

[@MayLina]

Hi, my dear, I’ve put two links in the pinned comment to this video - how to use sewing machine and how to sew by hand☺️ Depending on if you own a sewing machine or not these are videos that will help you learn the basic. After that you can confidently attempt to do any beginner-friendly tutorial you will find interesting on KZbin! ❤️

[@jodiross1902]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@angelamcentee1277]

Very well done, but I can't see what the bleach did.

[@MayLina]

thank you! Bleach just made the colors lighter and warmer giving the dress more of a purple color than blue. Which isn't necessary at all, it's just me being very picky about colors haha

[@angelamcentee1277]

@@MayLina Thank you for clarifying that, maybe it's just hard for me to see on video, but I do take you're word for it.

[@aracelisoriano7591]

💗

[@KamKam-qr4tq]

😍😍😍😍

[@MayLina]

Much much love❤️