DIY Dress Tutorial // Sew a Dress without a Pattern

[@katiek.982]

!! It NEVER would've occurred to me to use wrapping paper for a pattern! This is life-changing!

[@ahmedmahmoud-th7ui]

I used newspappers before and it worked

[@TheSilverlady1980]

I have been using wallpaper, gift wrap, brown bags, butcher paper over the years.

[@lorilynharper9371]

Extra plus! Use wrapping paper with grid marks on the back, which allows you to measure inches. Then you can adjust waist measurement, length, etc., to be sure it's accurate. (Each grid box is 1 inch wide!) :)

[@jennylas]

I don’t sew (yet), but make a lot of patterns for customs and wrapping paper with grids is awesome! Super cheap, too. I used to use poster board, but this is so much better.

[@marie-debwilde5022]

I love videos that pitch straight into the info without too much chat. This is a very clear and informative video - thanks.

[@eleigar1]

Using Christmas wrap as a pattern paper is the most ingenious thing I have ever seen!

[@karenmusic2166]

I have noticed that the Dollar Tree wrapping paper had the grid on the reverse side.

[@jrosebush22]

I agree. I have been looking for grid paper to make my patterns and wrapping paper NEVER crossed my mind.

[@loisbowers5254]

Elegia I have used tracing paper in my printer before with no problem. It’s see through and thin so it’s easy pin and cut out.

[@blossom86branche70]

I line my underwear drawer with left over wrapping paper😅

[@AriaColeccionistaDeCanciones]

No.... using newspaper is.

[@kathyoverton998]

I inherited a lot of 3x t-shirts when my brother passed away. And they've got cool graphics on them. So I'm thinking of piecing them together to make a maxi t-shirt dress. Maybe tiered .

[@celestethompson4891]

That sounds awesome and will be very special

[@johndaventidoso915]

“You can do it. Just believe in yourself” 😂👏👏😘

[@KweKanata]

We are in self isolation during this time and I think that this dress is easy enough to teach my daughter to make. Thank you 🙏 Stay safe.

[@julieclavell3080]

Brilliant!!! I have got to stop over thinking when I am trying to make my own dresses xxx

[@ilgloria2759]

When I was a kid, my mom used newspaper to make patterns from clothes we had. These days, I have some of her old, unneeded gift wrap, so your way is a great update to an older idea that brings my mom back to me. Thanks!

[@MPam1619]

One of my favorite online retailers sells a long version of this dress for around $30 to 40 dollars. You've just saved me a bundle of money! Thank you. Great instructional video!

[@-Kada]

AHA!!! the NEEDLE !! Oh thank you so much 🙏 Xx

[@MaidMirawyn]

Thank you! This looks like a good way to ease into knits. Also, seems like it would be extremely easy to add the ever-coveted POCKETS!

[@vrindas2277]

Beautiful! I've been wanting to find a dress in which the sleeves don't have to be attached separately. I've never sown any clothes for myself before but I really want to try. This is so helpful, thanks!

[@savannahdragons3282]

@SLAVIK ...

[@joyabsalon9216]

That's exactly the reason why I'm here 😂😂

[@vickykozuch9028]

Love the dress!!! Hope it is as easy to make as it looks!!

[@cherr8585]

I love how you did your video. I dislike watching videos that show every stitch. I fast forward through those. Like the use of wrapping paper for a pattern, large washers for weights, and just your video in general. Good job!

[@SuperDevoria]

This is really a cute dress!!.....I am a beginner, and hope to be able to get to your level of sewing in the future.

[@emaleegraf5791]

oh my goodness I love everything about this!!!! you just made my dress making dreams come true! i've been wanting a simple dress pattern for my girls and this is it. I've never seen sleeves done this way.!

[@ornelladay2041]

Hi, looking to use this method as a quick dress fir my 3yr old granddaughter. Did you make for your daughters, or are they adult?

[@KatzyBaby]

This is brilliant. Your methods taught me something even after sewing for 40 years. Using the gaskets as pattern weights is fabulous and using wrapping paper for the pattern pieces is another smart move. Thanks so much for this.

[@TheCuccoLady]

I want to try to start sewing matching dresses and skirts for me and my daughter. So glad I found your channel!

[@BevCurrie]

The wrapping paper tip....GENIUS!

[@sammirooney735]

So I have an art final due soon, and im sewing a dress. But Ms. Rona is a lovely lady and now I cant borrow my friend's machine, so I have to hand sew. YAY!

[@KackyMuse]

So easy and fun. Thanks for the clear explanation.

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Thanks for showing this. Clear instructions and so much easier than usual patterns.

[@KaraMetta]

Thank you, Rosemary!

[@darleenhunter6718]

That has to be the quickest and easiest way of doing a dress love it plus love the idea of using wrapping paper for pattern def inspired me to get back into making clothes again thank you xx

[@smiling5683]

Thank you. I'm a beginner, and this was the easiest sewing video to understand. I'm confident I can do this. Thank you😊

[@SheerStitchery]

🌸 I also use grid wrapping paper for my pattern drafting too. It is a lot more cost effective than drafting paper. 🌸 Very cute dress, thanks for sharing! 🌸

[@KaraMetta]

Thanks! Wrapping paper is my favorite!

[@carolynmoffatt3567]

This is a fabulous and accessible project. Thanks!

[@mariekatherine5238]

Wow, so easy. I've made dresses similar. They are super easy and so comfortable! Add trim, buttons, etc. for a dressier look.

[@thebirdwhisperer5712]

Sweetheart thank you so much! Great job! I can’t wait to use one of my Lavender tablecloths from our wedding and work on making this dress today :) Lol your 7 year old did good at videoing!

[@SheerStitchery]

🌸 Oh that is such a sweet idea to use a tablecloth from your wedding to make a casual dress - it is like there is a piece of that special day with you each time you wear it 🌸

[@chardsmaryl1]

Emily Anderson Just remember that she used a stretch knit fabric that she pulled over her head. If your lavender tablecloths don't stretch, you'll have to add a key-hole neckline (or something similar) with a button and loop closure so you can get it over your head.

[@munkeymann1989]

Best dress pattern I’ve ever seen. It’s so easy anyone can follow. Thanks for sharing

[@kathyoverton998]

Glad to have a practical use for wrapping paper. I bought to much in the After Christmas sales. Then my boyfriend came with a whole lot of wrapping paper when he was cleaning out a house after someone moved out. Then my brother passed away and I discovered he had quite a hoard of wrapping paper as well.

[@kittenworld1]

Wow! You made that look really easy. Beautiful dress!

[@arrietymoon7382]

"you can do it, just believe in yourself" best part ❤️

[@raraavis7782]

Very nice. Comfy jersey dresses are just the best in summer. And they transition nicely into autumn with boots ans a cardigan 🙂

[@KaraMetta]

Rara Avis so true, Rara!!

[@jacquelyngravina1169]

I love this! I have arthritis in my hands, but this looks like something I can handle. You didn’t mention how we calculate the amount of fabric needed. For me, that’s important. Thank you

[@CrazyNinja22845]

i belive she traced a t-shirt for the top, and guessed at the bottem... I think you use a t-shirt your size and trace to the bottem, then procced to make the skirt part as she explained in the vid. I'm new to sewing so don't take my word for it. but might be worth trying. Hope this helped you out!

[@louiseeckert1574]

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[@lakeishadavis348]

The final product is so pretty. The tutorial seems simple

[@deannajohnson3933]

That's cool! I should try that to build my confidence with sewing. It was really easy to understand. Thank you, God bless.

[@autumnb7983]

Such a great tutorial and dress choice! please keep making more content like this! absolute godsend to us beginners new to the daunting world of pattern sewing!

[@RachealUnderGrace]

This is such a great project! I love the length of this dress. Just below the knee. Beautiful! I would love to try this! Thank you!

[@peacejoyblessings3735]

Beautiful dress! Love it! Thanks to your child for helping with the video! 👏👏👏

[@patrickdavis5672]

Beautiful. Since the pandemic started I have been going through my fabric stash to make face masks and I have found some beautiful stretch fabric. I think I'll make a dress for my daughter. Thank you!

[@latriciabrown4815]

Yeeeesss! Girl you rock!! I gotta try this. And I was worried about buying some crafting paper or finding pattern paper..never thought of Christmas wrapping paper. VERY, VERY ,VERY CLEVER!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@sabila5529]

Like the video , straight to the point . I need to buy a rotary cutter now, makes cutting fabrics so much easier.. Thank you for all the tips ..

[@angelaleehealwithcompassio6525]

Wrapping paper is genius! Instant subscribe!

[@MarianaTitus1919]

Beginning sewer here thank you for this information!!!

[@barbaraness4507]

Hi! I’m new to your channel and I really like the simplicity of this dress. I think it’s a good one for my granddaughter to make. She already has basic sewing skills and some knowledge of pattern making. She has also had her own machine she got several years ago. I’m trying to encourage her to use it more so this would be a great project. Thanks for sharing!

[@thebergeronfamily4125]

Wow. What a great tutorial. Can’t wait to make this dress. Just what I was looking for, a quick easy knit dress. 💕👌🏼

[@thecurator2626]

Beautiful fabric. The dress looks so much longer in the screens of you wearing it. This method is how I sewed my first practice top. It looks nice on you. Thanks for sharing.

[@KaraMetta]

True! That's because of lens distortion from how I tangled my camera. Here's the dress from the video, next to the pattern, and t-shirt. karametta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3905.jpg

[@user-wf2bl8ei7e]

Thank you for such an EASY tutorial!! 🤩🤩😊😊😊😊

[@mathonamoore123]

Hello Kara, I've always been into fashion and I love changing buttons on items and decorating clothes with them too but that's as far as my sewing goes. I don't know any formal names (or do they even exist?) for hand stitches but I am extremely neat at hand sewing. I used to love repairing the tears, in my father's old lumbar jack, work shirts and the occasional pant (casual trousers (. I often hemmed curtains, by hand too. It's relaxing to me but I want to make, and alter my own clothes. I'm fed up with wearing what others are wearing. I dabbled in basic knitting as a teen too. I am finally, on the road to crocheting as I've been watching many KZbin videos and I just ordered a complete kit that has a pattern, 2 skeins of peach yarn, a darning needle and a crochet hook too. I want to make clothes and shows mostly, for myself! I'd love to make gifts and home decor and items like blankets. I only just discovered gang and arm crocheting too!! Can you please advise me on where to start my sewing journey? All my endeavours (don't mention THE car driving FIASCO (there are others abs all have lost me thousands that, I could really not afford) and 21 private, DRIVING lessons - I'm still too nervous to drive, my brother's teased me at 30 years old as, I "still could not drive, unlike the 16 year old American kids!") At least, your initial costs with crochet are minimal. I don't want to buy a fancy sewing machine, only to lose interest and it going to waste. Is there any type of mini or starters machine that is suitable for me, please? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@christineewetzker3597]

Have you looked at thrift stores or garage sales? You could also talk to your friends. It wouldn't surprise me if one of them had a sewing machine gathering dust in their basement.

[@kscamara123]

Great, even for an experienced sewer! Thank you!

[@gaynormainwaring1853]

Looks fabulous, love the style.

[@juanitasews5782]

Super cute. I tossed out a ton of wrapping paper during a garage clean out.

[@ellenm4839]

Love your down to earth teaching style and your sewing tips are excellent. Liked and subscribed.

[@Owlet..]

Wow, it's beautiful. I loved how there's no need to sew sleeves. I find that to be really though to do as a beginner.

[@zarabees2123]

Wow you make it look so easy. Beautiful indeed.

[@KaraMetta]

Thanks, Zara!

[@annagarnet1232]

Thank you Kara! Can’t wait to make it!

[@angelinajordon6847]

Nice work! It looks sooooo good!! Your seams are so neat and tidy and your stitches look great! And you made it look so easy!

[@raneerattna658]

Thanks.... Easy to follow and not complicated. Beginners will love this. Keep inventing...

[@brendabrennan6559]

So helpful thankyou the colour is lovely .

[@onayrarodriguez6576]

Thank you to teaching me how easy it is your way I love this type of dress thanks

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Very pretty. My oldest and I are learning to sew together for hs thx for the video.

[@alistairblackie3703]

BEST EASY DRESS TUTORIAL I'VE SEEN! Thank you 🌸

[@ljbj4]

I just discovered your channel, I really really like this pattern! You've given me the courage to try this! Tfs!

[@holiday-td6hx]

Thanks. All the sewing I've done, I've never made anything with Stretch Knits! I really liked this and I plan on making a dress for myself this next week. Thanks so much for making such an amazing video! You gained a subscriber!!!

[@RosequartzDivination]

Your 7yr old filmed it 💖💪 good job!

[@rocket5737]

Hey I'm from Germany and saw your video! I love this dress and I'm so excited to sew this wonderful 👗! Thank you for your tutorial!

[@auroraaguirre831]

been looking for something like this.. ty so much .. looks like something even i can do.. you made it so simple... bless you

[@georgettesledge6079]

Love this Tshirt dress,BEAUTIFUL I will be making SEVERAL of them 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mathewkolam6276]

Simple pattern but really nice dress..i love this helpful video

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

I have been using wrapping paper for templates for years, works great...I'm so gonna have to make this dress, I was just saying I want to make some TShirt dresses, I Love them. Thank you for an easy tut....

[@FraserFamily]

Beautiful dress! I’m kind of a new sewer and this is super simple! Thank you for this tutorial. 😊

[@sunshine-ds6po]

Thank you! Very clear instructions for beginners

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

WOW! Wrapping Paper, I have, t-shirt, I have, material, I have it. You made it look so easy I will try it during this Coronavirus 🦠 Pandemic time. Sunday, March 22, 2020.

[@lunahvibes3450]

Wow, it looks so easy and convenient way to make a dress for self 🥰😊 Thankyou so much

[@carolberridge6102]

Thank you! The dress looks great, and your tutorial was both detailed and easy to understand.

[@29jgirl92]

That is the cutest fabric!

[@katerina22sm]

When you cut the fabric at first I thought it was short ..but at the end it looked long ....the t-shirt was bigger? Cause I was wondering if u had catered for seam allowance in the pattern ...

[@KaraMetta]

Yes! The t-shirt was very oversized. Here's a link to me holding the t-shirt, while also holding the pattern made in the video, and the dress made in the video. karametta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3905.jpg

[@kathleenketcham2972]

It looks so cute. Using Wrapping paper gets an A+.

[@cherylp.3347]

My goodness, you are a genius. Lovely dress!

[@chantelhoek3234]

I may actually try and sew something other than a face mask 🤦 that has all I have been brave enough to try! But this looks simple enough! Thanks Kara

[@hymnsandhome]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@mommaai2282]

Very nice dress! Nice color too

[@nancya8262]

Very well done video and reassuring explanation! You are terrific, I hope you make lots more videos. I am now going to be watching all you put out there. Keep up the great work

[@DS-yw7lp]

ohh my god... u look fab and stich wonderful

[@Dresstailor]

Really nice work

[@ahmedmahmoud-th7ui]

This is the easiest and clearest tutorial on youtube im gonna do it inshallah 😊👍💖🌸

[@susangrahamflute3414]

I love your tutorial, so clear and easy to follow. Your dress looks great!

[@SweetHomeDelights]

Colour of the dress is beautiful ❤️❤️

[@heathermason1356]

I love this I do a lot of sewing and the idea of using Christmas wrap is awesome thank you blessings to you

[@treasuretroves5497]

That's amazing!!! What a cool process! And it's a beautiful dress. Thank u so much! 💜💜

[@lindasoloway4855]

Thank you cant wait to try! hate shopping for cloths there all for thin bodies!

[@peaceandjoy559]

awesome ,beautiful dress.

[@esnarthamz2386]

Its beautiful!!!

[@dalemoody1017]

Great video and tips

[@kellyandrea6670]

You're so Talented and Great at explaining! Thank you so much, I will be making me some summer dresses

[@Anne6621]

oh i love this , i have issues with dresses so i am a top and skirt gal , but i think i will give this a try

[@lovegesine]

Thank you the video. You encouraged me to try doing a dress myself

[@pkiser1980]

Love the dress, so easy and quick, will be making one soon, Christmas paper is a great idea, will be using that too. Thank you and I look forward to your other tutorials.

[@judyblackmancallender3663]

Nice. Simply elegant. ❤

[@sherrywarsi845]

This was the easiest sewing tutorial i have ever seen on KZbin