Thrifted Transformations | Ep. 43

In this episode I transform a long shapeless dress into a two piece high-low gown. Don't forget the like and subscribe for more transformations! Right now we are at 980,000 SUBSCRIBERS, lets get 1 MILLION by the end of 2016!!!
Time: Took me 2-3 days to make
Additional Costs: about $25 for lining, horsehair braid, zippers
My sewing machines:
Serger - Juki mo-1000
www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?me...
Sewing machine - Juki HZL-G Series
www.sewingmachinesplus.com/juk...
Check out more Juki sewing machines here:
www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=648...
5% off your entire order at Sew Machines Plus:
www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=247...
Dress form/Mannequin:
mannequinmall.com
10% OFF CODE - "APRIL10"
MUSIC & PHOTOGRAPHY BY:
@erikphotoman on instagram!
Follow Me:
Snap: c00lirpa
/ coolirpa
/ coolirpa
/ coolirpa
PO BOX:
April Y.
40485 Murrieta Hot Springs
STE B4 PMB 365
Murrieta, CA 92563

[@skyetrue-hagenstein1778]

You should try out for project runway!😊

[@Oliuniverse]

Skye True-Hagenstein Ikr! She's so talented and creative!

[@Rawr98]

Skye True-Hagenstein I thought that show was over! 😱

[@Zairanang]

Nope. We're on season 15 now.

[@Gg961211]

Someone from one of her other videos said she was invited but declined because she didn't feel like she was ready :) don't know if it's true tho

[@neko3able]

Skye True-Hagenstein she's not ready

[@Rachgonzalez0524]

I honestly wish your designs were sold in stores. I'd love to have a prom dress designed by you.

[@zahara1115]

Same!!

[@kaitlynnramirez5694]

Rachel Gonzalez , Omg!!! YYYYEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!

[@thelittleunicorn6196]

YES

[@greeshmathankachan9894]

True

[@wongsiug]

It is beautiful and u look great!

[@artisanamy]

I love that not only does she make gorgeous pieces, but she never seems to say anything bad about the original clothing.

[@pippajoy]

That's cuz she makes bad so good 😀

[@malissahe7782]

I like how she explanes this as if someone would be able to create it

[@gunjanvyas9065]

Tammy Chen someone who knows stitching will 🤨

[@courtneyrichardson8758]

@@gunjanvyas9065 she is saying that no one can do the same thing because the clothes are thrifted

[@zainylainy1]

But she gives a person wonderful ideas on what you could do with similar items. She makes her own patterns, but you can buy patterns and do the same thing with the clothing.

[@szacharyf]

I sure feel inspired.

[@coconutshrimp7919]

She's making a joke.. like saying nobody is talented enough to recreate this.

[@angelle2704tl]

I would love to see a bridesmaid gown or wedding gown turn into a high end jumper.

[@JustForFunST]

Tien Le That is a really good idea!

[@natasharose]

Tien Le yes!!! things like bridesmaid dresses etc only get worn once, but they're often made of such nice fabric, it would be really cool so see April transform one into a jumper!

[@angelle2704tl]

Natasha Rose I think she should do a series on bridesmaids dress transformation.

[@barakulikeahurricane]

Tien Le Amazing idea!!!

[@changedmaname4634]

Bridesmaid Dresses are very expensive, maybe someone who wants theirs transformed could send it to her, along with their body measurements. That way April doesn't have to buy a wedding dress

[@myuhhh1276]

This is ridiculously gorgeous. I'd wear it to prom.

[@loser7528]

Tip: Sand the sharps ends of boning so it doesn't wear the fabric down and rip through it

[@noreenleech3193]

Who isn't actually gonna make anything, and is just here because this looked cool?

[@hannahe8556]

I liked how much more you talked about your thought process in this video!

[@coolirpa]

Hannah E thanks! I had to share it cus I was so amazed when it turned into a skirt lol

[@digitalbreakthroughs]

Hannah E Glad you mentioned this. I agree.

[@angelica3744]

How great that you go out and buy super inexpensive clothing and transform them into pieces people would pay 100s for. Just one suggestion, could you please put how much you purchased the original item for in your future videos? I think it would add to the wow factor.

[@marich91]

Holy crap, it's not only gorgeous but the finishes, especially on the inside, are incredible! It's better finished than most clothes sold in stores O.ô

[@jesusm4773]

I'm a guy with no interest in fashion, but her pure talent keeps me watching her videos. Good job

[@Maryangel24]

oh my god, it's like give this girl a garbage bag and she'll turn it into the most beautiful silk dress... how. dem skillz.

[@poochizzle]

amber scholl made a video on that!

[@kellychapman9811]

she used a trash bag in her BB-8 costume

[@jennathepig5672]

Check out Amber Scholl

[@sarahgreen3693]

I really wish I was patient enough to make my own clothes but I get frustrated easily and id probably end up launching the sewing machine through a window.

[@bannaboo27]

honestly me

[@livinglovinR]

Sarah Green That's totally me, no patience 😑

[@iliek3102]

Sarah Green 😂😂

[@TheCagedKittyDoll]

Sarah Green Try making pillows first. Its super easy to sew a square and stuff it. Thats how I started sewing; it built up my tolerance and now I sew whole garments and costumes!

[@jordanbrookins2279]

Sarah Green Right 😂😂

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

Love that you are turning out of fashion clothes into stylish new fashion. Now that what I call saving the environment. By making sure that one less piece of synthetic fabric goes into a landfill.

[@MemeSalih84311]

They need to give you a tv show already

[@josephinewinter]

i got completely lost during the top half, watching you for me is like watching a conjuring trick, but i still enjoy it immensely!

[@arianaa2734]

Josephine Winter samee

[@brennonnaquin29]

I understood but it may be because I always sew.

[@arianaa2734]

I don't know how to sew and I want to learn so it's a learning process for me

[@bmeo1234]

i would buy your thrifted transformations.

[@bmeo1234]

and yayyy!! 1 million!!!!

[@rimla4506]

I would buy the dress too !! it's so pretty!! but I think it would have been prettier if she didn't cut the front. a long skirt would have been better more classy imo

[@lucywynne8030]

Bianca B ikr! I am making this rn!!

[@zeldarp10]

old country

[@moniquecoetzee1091]

She did not cut the front, she explained how she was making it in the beginning as the dress already had that design out for her.

[@jaydinkaawa35]

Imma need about 10 years of sewing experience to be half as good as you oml youre like a sewing fairy

[@suzanneribas2796]

I have been sewing for fortyfive years. Started when i was about fifteen. You remind me of me!

[@sugarcoatedlovee]

wtf she turned an old lady sleepwear to a date night dress

[@polaricecaps10]

Not even a date night dress... a prom dress!

[@yoriunicorn1889]

Exacly that what i thought

[@itsmarzentines]

It was literally a moo moo She turned into this gorgeous gown What is life!

[@yuliwang1268]

nooooo! it's the dress of every girls dreams!

[@chaparracm643]

sugarcoatedlovee cause she can

[@user-qf8or3us3h]

oh my goodness this turned out even better than i thought it would by looking at the thumbnail. probably one of my favourites now. i hope there are prom dresses similar to this, i would love to wear it.

[@elaine1158]

Wow. Even if I never pick up sewing, your videos make me appreciate what goes into fashion and clothing so much more. So impressed.

[@jordiidoll]

Dang, I didn't even realize how fast this channel grew. I've been here since about 1k and now you're over here with 1million plus, congrats April 💖💖💖

[@thejoshchannel999]

Burn the witch because that is literally wizardry.

[@hjpapow]

Josh Thomas lol. I didn't see your comment before I posted nearly the same thing.

[@nrsimmons178]

Josh Thomas Too late, she's already on FIRE!!! Lol!

[@Bobbiegel]

I don't usually leave comments but I just gotta say this, you should DEFINITELY design a collection of your own! Seriously, your thrifted designs are so much better than what is sold out there

[@vincenzo00]

just saw 2 minutes of one of your transformations. Thanks for showing us your beautiful creations. You are one extremely talented lady !!

[@AlexL001]

You killed it. The print. the cut. the flow of the dress. Amazing.

[@MyNameIsBrianaCeja]

you look like a celebrity/artist walking down the red carpet!!

[@Lobstrique]

oh my god, April. this top is so professional it's so cool to see your skill improve so much! i'm so impressed and inspired by you!

[@Valathia]

This video just made me subscribe for the atitude. I love how she admitted that she had to use double sided tape to keep the top up, not making unrealistic expectations if you do something like that and it doesn't stay up. That's the kind of realistic atitude I love

[@romy4593]

I have been enjoying her videos! I do sew and don't have a mannequin. I do things the old fashioned way but get great results. I was altering a dress shirt and its way easier then I thought it would be. Getting a sewing machine at a thrift store would be a great idea for anyone looking to save a lot of money on clothes! You can create so much using your own old clothes and cheap clothes you can buy at discount racks. I always look for damaged items I can fix and buy cheap. Also altering those to fit. Watching these videos helps you see what you can do with the really big items that have beautiful fabrics! I will be doing this kind of work now. Thank you for these videos!

[@drinsey143]

OMG!!! that top with a burgundy skiiiiirt YAAAASSSS!!!!!Great job once again April!

[@coolirpa]

Andrins N thanks! I'm excited to pair the top with other bottoms! 😁😁

[@nrsimmons178]

Andrins N Oh! Burgundy palazzo pants with the sailor button front! Or, am I just being extra? Love her work!

[@mspatti]

How much did you spend on this transformation? It is lovely, You look great in it.

[@coolirpa]

mspatti it took me 2-3 days

[@hughmungous4893]

coolirpa I think she meant in terms of cost :) (I actually want to know too)

[@weeloi]

hugh mungous In her description it says she spent around an extra $25 for the lining and horse hair and stuff :)

[@GabrieleMBest00]

in descrpition

[@lovingxuxi6393]

taehyung

[@senaertem5995]

You are incredibly talented. My mother is a couturier and I grew up to be a very finicking girl especially when it comes to dressmaking. And I can say, you're killing it both aestheticly and technically. Love from Istanbul.

[@HeresWhyILikeIt]

Holy cow! This is amazing! You are so talented at sewing, but also the way you could look at that piece and envision transforming it like that is beyond impressive!!

[@zainabumer7575]

Dint understand shit but still watched it with full concentration.

[@howlwhat4498]

hahaha same!!!

[@juliasvancitylife3927]

Same ha ha

[@kellychapman9811]

i watch before i sleep, its so relaxing

[@sarkysue4938]

Same! 😂😂

[@slooooopy118]

I want to stick you in my pocket when I go thrift shopping now.

[@Ritaaw1]

SLOOOOOPY Follow her in snapchat :)

[@vanessacrehan6806]

You make sewing seems so easy. I can’t even set the thread properly in the needle of the sewing machine. You are gifted!!!!

[@kainkim7380]

You could wear this on the red carpet. It's amazing😍😍

[@juliapecora]

the video hasn't even started and i love it.

[@nicyali2469]

You must have the best wardrobe ever 😩😩

[@dixitapatel4283]

I love the way she changed an old outfit into a glamorous out fit. She has given me lots of ideas that I will put to use. Awesome, please carrying on giving new ideas and seam less techniques to make outfit look shop bought. Thanks again,

[@loriisom4533]

Have you ever considered auditioning for Project Runway? You so should!

[@davidferrer678]

even though I'm a guy I just wanted to say all your tips and tricks for sewing have helped me in my journey, now I can tailor all my own clothing and started to pick up thrift items to make them nicer :)

[@AshleyAmbrose94]

went from hideous to super classy love it

[@kinsey7894]

Okay, so this is the first video I've seen of you, so I wanted you to know that my jaw FREAKING dropped when I saw the transformation! That was incredible!

[@morielbelofarah]

You make it look soooo easy!!! You're gifted! God bless you Girl!

[@Cindyy1209]

Gosh darn it April you've done it again! 👏🏼

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

I love how the hem of the skirt flows with the horsehair in it! beautiful!!

[@mercedesvillaruz7097]

I didn't understand a word she said but I couldn't stop watching..!.. what a talented young lady..

[@4UStevePerry]

This is one of my favorites yet. April, I love threadbangers too. I made a quilted bag from that umbrella bag video. I used a whole bunch of 3 inch squares instead. I use it for the beach. So easy to wash.

[@alexandramendoza6956]

Who else doesn't even sew... You're just here to see the amazing transformations

[@punktattooguy7439]

Wow this one was as elegant as it was incredibly difficult looking! Props to you for being born with such style and working toward your goals!

[@bereasonable8018]

Your design and finished product is absolutely gorgeous. I just wish I knew enough about sewing that I could follow along and understand each step of the construction.

[@ArielMorris]

I’m so happy to have found your channel! This is SO right up my alley!! I do this stuff all the time! Usually to make stuff for my daughter, not to sell... But how awesome that you have created a lucrative business for yourself!!

[@Judith21123]

probably my favorite transformation you've ever done! the end result is so gorgeous!

[@audreyjavan2384]

You'll get to 1 million in no time. You deserve it. Love your videos! ♡♡

[@siennadeleeuw7389]

I love how you’re very fashionable but you’re still comfortable in some sweatpants!🙌🏼❤️

[@duck5889]

I just found this channel and now I'm going to be watching these all night. So amazing!

[@amazingabby25]

I love it. I can't believe how simple it looks comparatively, now I just need the same kind of dress

[@tssdr9419]

Your house interior has such a nice color palette

[@MrsTeea]

This is the first time in my 25 years that I have EVER hit the SUBSCRIBE button. Good luck, girl!

[@aileenveebee3044]

You're beyond talented !! Thank you for recycling thrift garments... much appreciated 💕☺️

[@crazyYTgal]

Who taught you how to draft patterns? PLEASE DO SOME SORT OF DIY DRAFTING CLOTHES THING!

[@martymar5570]

I can see you being a winner on project runway. love your work

[@ellawarwick462]

I know absolutely nothing about sewing but love watching her videos!

[@swessel75]

All I can say is WOW! These videos and transformations are wonderful! Thanks for doing them!

[@emileymack9626]

Killed it as per usual!! This might be one of my favourites you've ever done :)

[@arianaa2734]

itsEmiley I really liked the peachy summer one she did. But this is so awesome that she designed a more formal look. Honestly I would've worn it to my Homecoming maybe even prom with some nice jewelry and a half up-half down hair-do

[@christinemylinh]

itsEmiley I agree!!! I love how it flows and the bodice is just perfect!

[@arianaa2734]

I probably would add some quarter inch to an inch thick straps that I could tie into a bow around my neck and that's all. I did wear a strapless dress for prom and dancing and even sitting became difficult (it was a ball gown so yeah...)

[@arianaa2734]

Silk like straps would be nice

[@nrsimmons178]

Ariana Espinosa Great idea about the straps-I love the halter style!

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

Why are people still writing first instead of writing their own original comment. It's annoying. why dont you "first" commentors comment about how she did a wonderful job instead of leaving a stupid comment

[@xNadou06220]

kibaAndrenjiluver16 haha exactly !! Generally the people who comment first do it even before they had the chance to watch the video

[@andromachke]

why are people still complaining about others that leave first comments instead of writing their own original comment. It's annoying. why don't you 'complaining' commentors comment about how she did a wonderful job instead of leaving such a negative comment.

[@pixlmemory8919]

kibaAndrenjiluver16... thous people who do that are called kids... so don't get worked up about it... 😆

[@Samidooble]

kibaAndrenjiluver16 here, here! Kiba! Kiba! Kiba!

[@LoopyLaloo]

kibaAndrenjiluver16 dude, people get excited about being early. people will usually comment something else after anyway so just mind your own business because it's not harming you nor anyone else.

[@xtina22e]

You are so very talented and have an amazing eye for fashion!!! I'm blown away by your ability to visualize something completely different from the pieces you start with!!! 😍

[@Ilovevintage77]

Incredible!! Fashion plait you make me so happy watching these!!! Such lovely whimsical imagination I bet all your Gfs must love all your clothes!! I’m binging your videos. Thank you for making my day.

[@LightieeT]

One of my favorites from you April

[@HoneyImg]

Looked at the thumb nail and was literally like "ooohhh I have to watch this right now" 😍

[@rbffbvs]

Your visions of what these things can become amazes me. The couture sewing is wonderful as well! You should be on Project Runway!

[@michelleburke403]

You are so talented and gifted! Great eye for fashion, seeing beyond what the normal eye comprehends. God bless you~

[@xanny1799]

I don't know what any of these fancy sewing words are, I just like clothes 😭😭

[@genericname6444]

The end result looks epic. I really wanna have that but I'm lazy

[@bibi39320]

This finally looks like a red carpet stile dress . So beautiful ❤

[@NoraDesmond897]

I loved the kaftan, and liked what you did with it. SUPER flowy skirt looks really pretty .

[@penneyburgess5431]

So much gorgeous fabric. I'm glad you used as much as possible.

[@celinemark9408]

she should be a designer tho i think she already is oh whale

[@annabellewest9372]

Celine Mark did you mean oh well or did you purposely put oh whale? Lol😂😃

[@godisincontrol7407]

I am so into the way this flows from the back. It’s mesmerizing.

[@TheeGaoSter]

This has got to be one the best transformations you've ever done! Bravo!!

[@InMay]

Omg! This is actually my favourite transformation ever!!

[@shaikhaaljaberi4571]

She needs to apply for project runway

[@barrocaspaula]

The Random Sheikha She's too good to be in project runway..

[@hartofartdestineestewart5694]

The Random Sheikha agreed ! I love that show. she could win those challenges so easily with her talent

[@brookspa94]

BEAUTIFUL, creative, & inspiring!THANK YOU for sharing your precious time, talent, knowledge, & skills with us all! You're SO TALENTED! Hugs & Blessings 2U!

[@mls4089]

Brilliant and beautiful!!! Again, I don't sew but I'm inspired by your talent, your knowledge and your ingenuity. This transformation is fabulous (and not too short in the crotch). You look amazing and more comfortable moving around in it as well, compared to the remake on the cute, little-embroidered denim dress overhaul. Very, very well done! I will continue watching your videos.

[@ainjulleg]

this was insanely beautiful. I really need to learn to sew lol.

[@ItsGloryDaze]

That's beautiful!!! I wish I was that talented with sewing 😭

[@lassra]

You are amazing. I would have looked at that dress and thought, "love the fabric, what a pity", and tossed it into a goodwill bin. It's shocking what you looked at it as saw, then transformed it into. LOVE IT!

[@truthseeker5496]

You are gifted! Beautiful work

[@daringbecky1743]

you are simply fabulous I lov your work

[@awsomeabacus9674]

your transformations are always so much better than the originals, but i would be way too nervous to actually do it

[@veronicacastaneda7464]

You do this so damn easy, I get overwhelmed just by looking at you do all of this in your videos! You're so talented it's unbelievable the transformations you make!

[@mariansmith7694]

I think you are VERY TALENTED. Your ideas are AMAZING. A LOT of your transformations are skimpy and very young, or beachy. After my mother passed, I found a linen skirt that my very tall and thin mother had in her wardrobe. The fabric was good quality, a pretty summer print. She had a 28" waste and was 5'10" tall. Unfortunately, I am middle-aged and heavier. Still, I could see a cute tunic top in her old skirt. The skirt had small pletes. I am having trouble with the bodice and sleeves as there was not much extra fabric, but I think it will be really cute. You inspire me. Thanks.

[@shevy_shev93]

She is so talented. My head hurts watching this!!! How does one do this is effortlessly?

[@katiek9328]

its so pretty oh my god! im actually in awe, amazing job as always april!!!!!

[@nayeliavila271]

This is so far my favorite thrifted transformation. Will be recreating this in the future for sure! 😍

[@tammi67able]

WOW! you go girl with ur bad self! Amazing!