how to make a dress w/ princess seams - OLD MONEY AESTHETIC DIY (pattern making + sewing tutorial)

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Hi everyone! Today's video is a step by step tutorial on how to transform a basic bodice block into a dress with princess seams. I have been asked before to make a tutorial on princess seams pattern making, so here it is! I really hope you guys like it. The dress I made has a boat neckline in the front, a flared a-line skirt, and a deep v neckline in the back. In this video I also teach you how to make the dress fully lined, so the inside looks really professional and well finished. If you'd like for me to work on a pattern for this style to add to my shop, please let me know in the comments!
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[@KendallAmiyah]

Please do

[@tiantianzhang8476]

Yes plz!!

[@patriciaaubreypacis1738]

Pls!! ❤

[@grace.eriksen4207]

I would love this!

[@MostlySweetLisia]

Please!!! I would love to make this ❤

[@Ujika]

NO WAY. It's like you read our wishes. THIS DRESS IS BEAUTIFUL. Thank you❤

[@coralinestreet]

hahahah it's so nice when it happens! I'm glad I got it right!

[@natifun9877]

A vest tutorial would be amazing! I would love one like the upper photo you showed. Which is a bit longer and creates a beautiful waist

[@coralinestreet]

I also love this style! Will work on it!

[@brittanykay51]

You explain pattern drafting SO WELL. I got busy during this video and even just listening I could visualize what you meant based on your description! You do beautiful work!

[@coralinestreet]

This makes me so happy to know!

[@Amapola454]

Please please please do more pattern making!! There's like no youtubers who do it ❤😢

[@coralinestreet]

I will 💜

[@sweetLemonist]

There are! Don't know if I'm allowed to write their channel names here. But, they're both Vietnamese. One doesn't talk at all but the videos are SUPER CLEAR and easy to understand and follow

[@Amapola454]

@@sweetLemonist I would love to know what their channels are called!

[@sweetLemonist]

@@Amapola454 one is Thuy. She has multiple channels. Try with " Thuy sewing" first. Her videos are gold for beginners. The other one, you might know. It's Jess Dang. In her older videos she always explains how to make the pattern before she sews the item. Hope it helps.

[@renske2258]

​@Amapola454 Jess Dang also makes pattern making video's. She makes it really easy to follow :).

[@TrishaKurz]

It turned out so stunning! Thank you for sharing this with us ❤

[@coralinestreet]

I'm really glad you liked it, my dear!

[@purplehipp]

I've been looking for a pattern for a dress just like this for ages without luck. Thank you for the detailed tutorial, I can't wait to try it!

[@coralinestreet]

I'm glad it was helpful 💜

[@petit_juliette]

i've been looking for a dress exactly like this (only black ♥︎) for ages! guess i'll have to make it! :)) thank you so much! the tutorial is so good!

[@coralinestreet]

I'm glad you liked it, my dear! I also want to make it in black

[@naomi-3260]

YES a vest tutorial would be great!!!

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you my dear s2

[@probed100]

Such a beautiful dress it looks so classy . I bet a vest would look great too

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you my dear!

[@chocky272]

Really appreciate the way you share all the tips and tricks and don’t skip it like a lot of other influencers do. Every minute of the video is super worth while. Thank you. ❤

[@coralinestreet]

It means a lot to me, thank you ❤️

[@ciarajohnson3412]

I love how in depth this video is! As someone who knows little about sewing but wants to be pro, I learned so much!

[@coralinestreet]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@Linn50310]

The neckline is really flattering for this dress and I will save this to make! Thank you!

[@coralinestreet]

You're welcome, my dear! I'm glad you liked it!

[@dancingphotographer5793]

Love learning how people pattern draft. Im self taught so this process is really fascinating. Please keep showing the pattern drafting!!❤❤❤

[@coralinestreet]

I will!! It's something I struggled with at the beginning, so I'm glad to help out

[@triciaherrera211]

Thank you for this! Going to make this for easter.

[@coralinestreet]

You're welcome, my dear! I'm glad you liked it!

[@adelecortese9373]

Suuuuper! I went to a fabric market this morning and bought some that will fit perfectly this pattern ❤

[@coralinestreet]

Yay! It's so nice when this happens!

[@justIggie]

So informative, great work! I was always confused about dart manipulation but you explained it so nicely and it feels much more achievable!

[@coralinestreet]

It makes me so happy to know!

[@sherrydurham2220]

So chic! And the shorts you wore while making this are identical to all the shorts I wore as a 17 thru 20 something year old girl! Nostalgia! Magnific!

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you, my dear! The shorts are actually thrifted and vintage! I love them so much.

[@sherrydurham2220]

@@coralinestreet then they could very well be an old pair of mine! What an amazing thought that is!

[@PromiseTshepiso-o9r]

this tutorial was amazing and so easy t follow!!! I finally understand how to sew the lining.

[@coralinestreet]

I'm so glad to know!

[@vivianahiggins9410]

I haven’t seen the video yet but I’m already in love! ❤

[@coralinestreet]

I really hope you like it s2

[@SolRoccaforte]

its so beautiful, thaks you for sharing and letting us create alongside you :)

[@raniachloe6747]

love your videos so simple yet super informative! forever grateful

[@vajianlarisa5322]

Your videos are full of precious information ❤ thank you so much ❤

[@coralinestreet]

I'm glad you liked it, my dear 💜

[@trangui1631]

the most beautiful tutorial i've ever seen.

[@coralinestreet]

Wow, thank you 💜

[@isabbellaprofesionalsimp6152]

I made it, ended up really beautiful and the tutorial is really easy to follow, thank youuu❤❤❤

[@coralinestreet]

It makes me so happy to know 💜

[@JPaz-cr8os]

I love this! such clear explanations!!!! you've inspired me to get back into my sewing era

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you for letting me know! This makes me so happy ❤️

[@clairinapaquette7854]

Thank you so much! I used this video tutorial to make my own patter and it looks so good! Thank you for making pattern-making easy!

[@sofialuna1723]

This was a great video!! You explained everything so well, thank you! I've been wanting to make a dress like this for soooo long but I was scared of making the pattern haha now I'll give it a try with your help❤

[@coralinestreet]

It makes me so happy to know! If you have any questions, you can ask me on Instagram!

[@thuanisilva9608]

always perfect! amazing job!

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you so much!

[@Maja161]

Just on time! 😊 Thank you! Love ur work ❤

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you, my dear 💜

[@inMuro]

i just made a bodice block and this video is perfect timing!

[@AtomicBrunette-x6n]

Cutest dress ever ❤

[@sar6595]

I would love a vest tutorial! Love your videos btw!! So informative and well explained

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you for letting me know s2

[@Feringez]

Yes would love to have a vest tutorial !!super excited …😊

[@coralinestreet]

Got it! 🥰

[@JenniferCaliskan]

So gracious! Well done!

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you, my dear!

[@pink22492]

It's so perfect! Your skill is magnificent!

[@mariaflorenciagonzalezcade4256]

Eres un genio confeccionando ropa como fabricando el bolso del modelo de Hermès !!!!!!!¡ Acabo de descubrirte y obviamente me suscribo. Mereces millones de seguidores!!

[@coralinestreet]

Muchas gracias ❤️

[@leetianxue]

You've done a beautiful job and you look fabulous in it. I hope to make this dress someday.

[@ugu8845]

Muchas gracias por este video!!!!! hice el vestido y me tardé poco haciendolo por lo fácil que está,yo lo hice desde el molde con mis propias medidas y utilicé una tela de un color fuerte, está muy elegante, muy bonito, es precioso como ajusta, hice algunos ajustes para que me quedara ajustado en la cintura, amé todoooo de este vídeo, super bieeen explicado y todo me salió idéntico a ella, solo que yo no más lenta para hacerlo, gracias gracias gracias.❤❤

[@lillymelly17]

What a beautiful design, and as usual, your instructions are so clear. I'll definitely buy this pattern!! Could you show us how to add sleeves to make a winter version?

[@eldflaug]

I would love to see how to add sleeves to this one also

[@nagini06]

Yes, thank you!

[@coralinestreet]

💜

[@michellemoreira023]

Já estou aqui hahaha animada❤

[@coralinestreet]

Yay s2

[@aniclemons1794]

I would love to see a vest tutorial! Your videos are so helpful. Keep it up!

[@jennifernoemy5915]

Isso tá tão perfeito ! Te amo cara

[@coralinestreet]

Que bom que gostou 💜

[@bellaclynch]

I AM SO EXCITED

[@coralinestreet]

I hope you like it s2

[@ameemoha5687]

❤❤❤ you're amazing 👏

[@sugabae2051]

Meu Deus o vestido ficou PERFEITO! 😍 E muito obrigada pela legenda em português ❤ ganhou mais uma inscrição

[@analuciacardosolemos2173]

Ficou perfeito!😍😍😍

[@coralinestreet]

Obrigada

[@celiaguillermo2160]

Me encanta como enseñas. Gracias

[@july9575]

Lana del rey National Anthem vibes, beautiful dress! 🤍

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you 💜

[@CapnButtrflyBritches]

Would love a vest tutorial!

[@coralinestreet]

Got it! 💜

[@jeannestrickland7027]

Old money, New money, no money, Young or old, heavyset or thin. This style of dress just says, I am classy.

[@rooster5700]

I love this! Do you have any tips for how to add pockets to this pattern?

[@coralinestreet]

I'm glad you liked it, my dear! You can follow this tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnPq32gZqp7n7ssi=oNr7kgF-0xfzWGuH

[@LaurenSwartz-w4m]

What a beauty physically and at heart.🤗

[@coralinestreet]

You are so sweet ❤️

[@LaurenSwartz-w4m]

@@coralinestreet Was just stating the facts!😇

[@lydiahilovska9474]

Amazing video, thank you very much for it! I plan to try your basic pattern block tutorial as soon as I get my hands on some sturdy big paper, and this one probably in time as well! I just wonder, how do you decide straight grain line angle? Perpendicular to the waist line?

[@coralinestreet]

You could try gluing some sheets of printer paper as well, to make a bigger sheet! That's how I used to do it in the beginning. The grainline depends! In this case, I made it parallel to the center seam of the dress. It happens to also be perpendicular to the waist line this time, but that's not always the case! If it's confusing to you, please ignore the following part. But for a better fit, sometimes we can't have the waist line being a straight line. Because of the design of this dress, and the diamond darts we have at the front and the back, it's okay for the waist line to be straight! But for some skirts, it's better to make it a bit lower at the front center seam of the skirt, and a bit higher at the back center seam (to accommodate the curves of the body better). So it's better to think of it as perpendicular to the floor, rather than perpendicular to the waist line! And when we're making half patterns, the center seam is usually perpendicular to the floor. So that's the line I usually use to base my grainline! But it's not a rule for all garments.

[@lydiahilovska9474]

@@coralinestreet Thank you very much for your answer! And I still hope you will make pattern to buy for that purple dress!

[@deivacardoso8184]

Simplesmente lindo!!!❤

[@coralinestreet]

Obrigada!

[@meeraramdhanie7436]

Hi. Did she add in the seam allowance to tje same pattern cutouts, or did she transfer to a new paper and add it all around and recut it? Also for the zipper how does anyone know how wide and long the pattern piece for the zipper is 😭😭😭

[@ValeriaB-b7u]

Hi! I’ve been wanting to learn how to make patterns forever and your doing such a great job teaching! 🥹 one question though: when adding the seam allowance to the finished pattern you added more seam allowance at the zipper (looked like 1.5cm) and none to the back side panels. Can you explain why?

[@janairanc8535]

Grata pelo vídeo! Amei sua explicação, estou aqui no Brasil 🇧🇷 e falou os nomes brasileiros perfeitamente 😻🤩

[@taliabaskin1231]

you are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@coralinestreet]

You're welcome, my dear! 💜

[@camillabellmann9717]

Beautiful design, sort of looks like the audrey hepburn dress!

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you! Yes, it does! I want to make a Black one too

[@vasterbottning]

gorgeous dress

[@oliviascandlan2849]

Hi Coraline!! Your videos are amazing and I appreciate how well you explain everything. Would you be able to make a pattern for the yellow dress in the Barbie movie? It is my favourite dress of all time but I haven’t been able to find anything like it!!

[@coralinestreet]

When the movie came out it was also one of my favorite looks! I think I could hack the Aimee Bias Cut dress pattern to make it look similar, just adding a sleeve to it! If I end up making that, I'll let you know!

[@larissa6417]

This is just gorgeous! I'm thinking about making my formal wedding dress in this princess style, only I want a completely straight but low neckline and then straps. Could i simply cut the pattern underneath the arms and add straps? ❤

[@coralinestreet]

If the neckline is straight and low, I think you would have a better fit if the front princess cut ended at the shoulders instead! You can watch this video here where I made it like this, maybe it will be more helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX-0mHSXd81pe6Msi=Il9KxRXD-o7zntuv The princess cut can be done following the already existing shoulder dart, but since it's a tight bodice, you'll probably need to enter a little bit on each side of the shoulder dart. Make a toile and test the fit before going for the more expensive fabric!

[@larissa6417]

@@coralinestreet thank you for answering, I will try that! So sweet of you!

[@butterknits]

I LOVE this dress! 😍 Could you give us an estimation on when the pattern might be finished?

[@coralinestreet]

I'm currently receiving feedback from the pattern testers. I'm hoping it will be released next month!

[@Gandellion]

Hi Caroline, this dress is so pretty! Do you have a video anywhere showing how to draft an a-line dress with a side slit? I’d really like to make something like this but I don’t want to do it wrong and waste my fabric!

[@coralinestreet]

I made it in this video right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKrVZWZ8bdiolassi=7xgLYfeLKoi6-xY6 But for the slit, you can follow the patternmaking process the same way I made this pattern. Since there are separate pattern pieces for the Center Front and Side Front, all you have to do is mark on the pattern how high you want your slit to hit, and when sewing the front panels together, you only sew up until that part. The rest you just have to hem. Watch the video so you can understand a bit better! But it's basically the same pattern as this one. The only thing that changes is the sewing part.

[@Gandellion]

@@coralinestreet thanks!

[@aimee___]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE ONE SO FAR CALL IT ALICE BIAS PLZ

[@coralinestreet]

🤣 I already have a pattern named Alice, so I can't do that this time!

[@Mimi12350]

Love this white dress 🤍🤍🥰🥹

[@coralinestreet]

❤️

[@biancamadison3257]

Best tutorial PLEASE

[@larissacensatoalves6075]

Moça, muito muito obrigado por seus videos!!! todos eles estão incríveis, muito bem explicados. Eu sou nova na modelagem e costura e entendi tudo! muito obrigado mesmo! não pare, você me ajudou (e está me ajudando muito)

[@coralinestreet]

Eu fico muito feliz de saber!!!! Obrigada ❤️

[@policamposs]

Estou apaixonada por este vestido, é difícil encontrar moldes e peças realmente bonitas. Comprei os materiais para fazê-lo e estou esperando chegar.❤

[@coralinestreet]

Fico muito feliz de saber 💜

[@dieicymissara]

Que tutorial excelente! Sei que tem a parte do busto e tudo mais mas você acha que daria certo de fazer pra usar dos dois lados? Em um momento com decote e em outro momento sem o decote.

[@coralinestreet]

Se você for que nem eu, um pouco mais "reta" na parte da frente, acho que até dá. Mas se o seu busto for grande, eu não recomendaria fazer esse estilo reversível com tecido plano. Acho que só daria certo se fosse com uma malha que estica. Porque pra acomodar o busto, você precisa das pences (nesse caso os recortes), e as costas não tem o mesmo volume da frente. Então se tiver pences grandes o suficiente nas costas pra acomodar o busto, e você deixar nas costas, o vestido vai ter um calombo nas costas hahaha mas com uma malha que estica bastante, você não precisaria de pences, então daria mais certo.

[@veronica.is.hot.tonight]

Omgggg u r so freaking gorgeous 💕 for a second i thought u r Riley Keogh

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@Revital-f1h]

This dress and model are stunning!! what fabric did you use? Thank you for your amazing channel, I've learned so much!

[@coralinestreet]

You're welcome, my dear! I used a mediumweight twill cotton canvas.

[@saraacosta8737]

What type of finish did you do for the zipper? I just watched your invisible zipper video but it isn't clear to me which finish would be appropriate for this dress :) thank you! I'm almost done with my dress!

[@Bprimemod]

Hey Caroline!!! Thank you for sharing this amazing piece ❤ I'm thinking of making this dress with a square neck and I was thinking if I could make this dress out of a stretchy fabric I have so that I don't have to put on a zipper, what would you think about that?

[@SophiaDottir]

Oh I need thissss!

[@Sarah-ek1nx]

I love this tutorial but I’m making it out of scraps and don’t have enough fabric to make a lining. Should I skip the lining or is it worth buying fabric to make it?

[@coralinestreet]

If your fabric is see through I would recommend lining it. If it's opaque you can finish the neckline and the armholes with bias tape instead.

[@laysaferreirasilva2146]

Nossa muito legal! Eu vi um vídeo da Bernadette Banner sobre costura a mão e fiquei com vontade de fazer um vestido a mão! Mas um mini primeiro 😂 não sou tão louca! Ficou perfeitooooo, vou estudar bastante sobre a modelagem antes, que sou noob demais kkkk faço apenas reparos e umas aplicações bestinhas, só que quero melhorar o game 💪🏼

[@ruthdaniel6514]

This is so cute!! thank you so much for the tutorial

[@coralinestreet]

Thank you! I used less than 1 meter

[@vanessa7840]

maybe it's a stupid question, but do you make the lining with the same pattern (i.e. with exactly the same measurements) as the main fabric? really amazing video by the way ❤

[@coralinestreet]

Hi my dear! Not stupid at all. Some people prefer to make the lining smaller, but for this project I cut them the exact same size

[@joycebeltran2055]

Vest tutorial please! Thank you for sharing how to make my own bodice pattern ❤

[@coralinestreet]

I do really want to make one!

[@beatricebattaglia4725]

If I wanted to make a dress with the same neckline and A-line shape but midi length, how would you go about it? Thank you!

[@coralinestreet]

When I'm drafting the skirt panel, I tell you to measure how long you want your skirt to be. Just make the center line longer, as much as you'd like. And I used 5cm/2 inches as a measurement to flare the skirt to the sides, but I recommend using more than that at the bottom if it's a long skirt. Maybe 15 cm? It will depend on how flared you want it!

[@aimeekennedy2683]

Beautiful!!

[@KP-us2id]

Your final pattern pieces do not appear to have seam allowance added to the side seams, is this correct?

[@coralinestreet]

Yes, you are correct! The reason for that is because in my Basic Bodice Block tutorial I already included 1 cm seam allowance at the sides when drafting the pattern. So the sides already had seam allowance! And for the skirt I also added 1cm seam allowance at the hips when drafting (the waist measurement used was the same one as the bodice, with seam allowance included!) I reckon it could be a bit confusing, so I'm sorry for that! I should have mentioned it in the video!

[@stefanicezarsantos501]

Obrigada por falar os nomes dos tecidos em português, me ajuda muito ❤

[@latinyonces]

mds sigo a um tempo e nao sabia que era br 🤍🤍

[@coralinestreet]

hahaha

[@taartje9052]

Can you iron fabrics just on a plain table? Or is that a special table you had there?

[@coralinestreet]

I don't think we're supposed to do that at all 😂 but can you believe I don't own an ironing board? Need to get one hahaha

[@ch.e03]

I was just wondering the same thing 🤣

[@galaxybimasky7037]

I just lost my sewing machine, now yt algo show me thisss?? 😭

[@leapatience]

Would love to purchase this pattern, is it available yet please?

[@potatopig1546]

Você compra seus materiais de costura online? Se sim, aonde? Queria muito comprar réguas, esse quadriculado verde, etc. de algum site confiável. Aliás ficou lindo o vestido! ❤

[@coralinestreet]

Eu comprei minhas réguas no próprio curso que fiz, e o quadriculado verde comprei no Mercado Livre mesmo! Obrigada 💜

[@Eduarda-ns4xj]

Qual curso você fez? Comecei a costurar tem pouco tempo e gosto muito de acompanhar seus vídeos. Parabéns pela explicação, muito boa!!

[@alejandrabarrera8286]

Don’t you retrace the armhole once you close the shoulder dart before cutting the pattern? Did you just leave it that way?

[@FelisOncas]

can i make the pattern without the princess seams? I just want to use the darts but i don't know if it works

[@coralinestreet]

You would need to sew the darts close, and only draw the neckline on the pattern once the sholder dart is closed. I personally think it looks more smooth with the method I made, separating the front and back into 2 parts. Sometimes the darts can look a bit pointy. And if you're lining, it might be too volumnous. But it's up to you! You can try it out and tell me if it worked out.

[@gabrielamarroquin5280]

Can you please do the vest? It would look so good!

[@coralinestreet]

I really want to!

[@jhilmiliqueen]

👌👌😍😍beautiful!

[@MACalcant]

the way i gasped when you said SARJA and TRICOLINE omg , lots lots off love from brazil

[@coralinestreet]

Sou simmm

[@evagarciabarco3673]

Could you explain how to under stitching?? Didn’t get how you do it😅

[@olalola6303]

Thank you so much ❤

[@coralinestreet]

You're welcome 💜

[@norimaraparecidacardosodel9272]

Muito bom

[@Fatoomimam]

حبيت 😍