DRAPING WITHOUT A MANNEQUIN | Recycled Bedsheet Dress

One of my followers on Instagram suggested I make a video draping without a dress form so here it is! I've been holding onto this thrifted bedsheet for the longest time and finally turned it into the most adorable dress. My verdict on draping without a form: I don't recommend. Would rather buy patterns and alter the design, or make a duct tape mannequin if you can't afford a professional one. But go ahead and try draping on yourself if you want haha! #sewcialdistancing #sewing #coolirpa
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[@bellevoor]

April: Draping on yourself is difficult, you should consider getting a dress form. Micarah Tewers: Just lay on your fabric and trace yourself. Don't overthink it

[@shikhadas9466]

😂😂 Love them both though

[@MissPonsy]

There's two types of seamstresses! 😂

[@MSmith-tk8ff]

I was thinking about how Micarah does that while watching this video! I can appreciate her skills even more now, seeing all the steps and knowledge that it truly takes. Her videos are so sped up and fragmented that I never knew how much work it took until seeing this wonderfully detailed video. Definitely agree with the other comment, two greatly talented seamstresses with different styles.

[@LillyLaurenWind]

I was thinking the same thing haha

[@hooklynee5851]

I literally just watched her latest video 😂😂

[@NickiSchmicki]

I was NOT expecting to like a dress made from bedsheets as much as I like this! That peplum detail took it to another level!

[@susanfowler7596]

Why not? It's just cotton fabric

[@haziqiman5576]

Have you ever watch micarah tewer's video?

[@CP-tq3hu]

I specially bought sheet material at spotlight to make little kids clothes, it’s nice fabric, nice and wide , non iron, hangs beautifully, and because of the width it’s cheap. Just be careful of the pattern on the fabric.

[@christyogle_thedinnerbell]

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I've been letting the fact that I don't have a dress form keep me from practicing basic draping. I have officially run out of excuses after watching this! Thank you so much!

[@iftikharkhan6930]

Saqsiplchar

[@IoanaPristoleanu]

What a coincidence, I'm currently attempting to gain experience in making a sweetheart dress, I'm using a bed sheet and no body form! 😅 Thanks for all the tips in this video!

[@coolirpa]

Ioana Pristoleanu LOL you’re welcome

[@coolirpa]

Ioana Pristoleanu LOL you’re welcome

[@rae.quillzwilltree8267]

me too

[@jessicao1772]

You can also look up tutorials for princess seams/bodice/dress. The sweet heart part is just the heart shaped neckline.

[@alexsweirdshananagens9660]

How did it go?

[@HanaSHIDAE]

Lol love the matching mask. That’s the fashion of the future.

[@Aj_Leigh]

U mean that's the fashion of now

[@ilovespopcorn]

@@Aj_Leigh the future is now, baby!!!

[@theodoreblablabla5327]

It is so ugly

[@Vanessa-dq1bw]

It really is right now

[@meaamour9566]

This aged well😂💞

[@jennyfelton4512]

That dress in the background in intro is so gorgeous

[@brookb6488]

I believe she has a video up on how she made it. It is a recreation of a brie larson red carpet gown

[@aprilmakepeace8388]

I love how your dress came out and I really appreciate the tips on how to drape without a dress form. I hope you’ll consider doing more videos without a dress form!

[@gotglint.]

Supercute dress! Will there be a „how to use a dressform“ for beginners? 🙂

[@coolirpa]

Kerstin C definitely lol

[@missbluemermaid9327]

OMG AND IT HAS POCKETS...she literally makes it look so easy

[@Ella-bh1dn]

the mask sends but its really cool how you use your platform to inspire other to helping fight the virus too! All my respect and much love from Germany ❤️

[@lilamontoya5609]

Agreed As a nurse who has seen a lot of death over the past 4 weeks, i think this is great. Thank you for being a positive reminder to keep social distancing and protecting ourselves and our families

[@HiHello005]

Omg I have these sheets. I’ve had them since I was a kid. Had the whole bed set!

[@RachelR272]

The face mask at the end was a sobering reminder. 😩 I’ve been sewing like crazy the past couple of weeks.

[@coolirpa]

Rachel Rambo hang in there!

[@RachelR272]

coolirpa 🥰❤️ I could use more inspiration for transforming men’s dress shirts... 😉

[@ilovespopcorn]

Are you making your own masks or making them to donate too? I am about to start making money with quilting cotton, pipe cleaners and furnace filters. Wish me luck 🙏

[@odettesmith3322]

Can you do a series that’s like upcycling wish dresses or something lol 😂 we’ve all be caught out with the “what I thought I’d get vs what I got” lol and where best to start then with wish dresses lol 😂 x

[@bethtrumm9784]

Mia Maples just did this on her channel. She is not as professional with sewing, but is fun to watch.

[@courteneyskye5690]

The whole making a dress from a bedsheet reminds me of the movie enchanted!

[@tsumi_the_hapa4009]

I love that scene I've always wanted to do a dress like that

[@rvandenburg8360]

Gorgeous Dress, You are a true talent. Your idea would also make a Super Cute summer top without the skirt. LOVE the pockets. I like how the stripes are going side to side while the dress stripes are up and down. Very Cute, Well Done.

[@chiararoldanblanco1881]

Hi from Argentina 🇦🇷... I love this DIY!! The print of the fabric is really cute, and I love the design of the dress.. thank you for making a dress without using a mannequin!!

[@celesteabdon]

x2 Soy de Lomas de Zamora. Vos? 😁

[@soyearold]

Wow so cute. Gone with the wind movie from curtains, and now the bed sheets. Adorable !

[@AzhiaLassiter]

I was JUST asking someone how to do this. You’re a lifesaver, thank you!! 😭

[@user-ii9wf4ss2u]

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[@sauleamangeldi3340]

Thank you April! 💕 This is such a great video especially for those of us who are in fashion design and have to complete our assignment at home without a mannequin! I personally just flat patterned everything since that is the best way but I still found your video very helpful and entertaining ❤️

[@nuclearchick1487]

Wow, I've never seen a bed sheet look so pretty! What a beautiful dress! You are very talented! The details are great... the pleated side pockets, ties in the front and the peplum!!!!🤩

[@Mockduck2020]

This girl is a mechanical genius!

[@michellemiller5958]

I have these pillowcases in my airbnb! They are such a soft cotton and cute pattern, they make a lovely sundress!

[@bekahhaught807]

this dress is ADORABLE!!!!

[@florarix7091]

Very cute. With all the prints on sheets anymore, they can be a cheap alternative to make so many things. I use to make curtains and comforters, etc from them. It was fun.

[@itzachan3201]

Why doesn't it work out? If the thread rips into two pieces, search for a thicker thread (more solid). What kind of fabric did you try to gather? The lighter the fabric the easier it should work.

[@iL0v3Neonpink]

Thank you so much for explaining this in a way that's easy to understand 💗 love this 1950s inspired dress you made.

[@ThriftDrifter]

Omg that pattern is to DIE for!! And the cut of the dress really compliments it. Love this one. Good job, April!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bleubeurd]

This is by far my favorite outfit you’ve created! So pretty!!!

[@lauraagustin9327]

Very pretty! It got spring-summery vibe. 😊

[@remainschloe]

The peplum addition is amazing! The whole dress has a vintage feel, super nice!

[@shoepixie]

I've been sewing masks like crazy, too! Not as fast as I'd like, isn't that just the way? I'm glad to see you doing it also. We all have to do our part!

[@gardenwarrior4219]

Omgerd, so cute. Everything you do is adorable.

[@rebeccacunningham5100]

I live alone and have no dress form. This is really helpful!

[@updownstate]

Sheets make great garments. And this one is perfect for the style of the dress. I wasn't going to like the peplum but as it turns out I do. And the great big pockets. You're wearing it well. I doubt I could make a garment this well even with a form.

[@Mommamacnz]

What a gorgeous dress you made. I wish I could find sheets that pretty to make into clothes. I love that you also made a matching face mask.

[@looseeemvoo]

LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Especially the pockets 😱😱😱 Screaming! haha

[@GradKat]

Looks fantastic. Once again you demonstrate your talent and style.

[@abbyluxemburg8968]

This is absolutely amazing!!! I don't get how anyone would thumbs down this video let alone over 100!!!! The world is full of jealous people and that's what's wrong with the world today.

[@BeverlyTam]

Would love to see you create a dress with hidden pockets on the sides.

[@MLLL1234]

I love the peplum part of the dress...it made it so unique...love the video!!!

[@styledbygabi]

I just trace pattern pieces out of clothes similar to what I’m trying to make and hope for the best lol. I drape made pieces on me and just keep adjusting as I go. I want a proper dress form so bad

[@JackieBarkley27]

I have seen every video you have ever made. I enjoyed this one so much. It was methodical, pace was perfect to follow along and It was so relaxing. Music was 👍🏻. You seemed relaxed ! Great job and thanks for helping all of us be better sewers. Love ❤️ your channel !

[@katechaste]

There it is. I've been waiting for this ever since face masks were becoming mandatory. Pretty flowery face masks!

[@aishasaeed2467]

Can’t believe yours in the only draping on a person rather than a dress form video I found. I can’t see the point of draping on a form, if a person has the same measurements as a dress form they can easily use commercial patterns. It’s where a person is quite different that draping should come into its own. The challenges were more for you as you were doing it on yourself rather than a friend but that is the reality of being a home sewer. Pls make more videos like this one.

[@sarahconnor2259]

Love the dress and the last touch at the end with the face mask. Fashion masks are going to be the new norm!

[@CharliAndNini]

I love it so much. You always make it look so easy but keep it honest at the same time. I've been watching you for a VERY long time and you've came so far. You continue to inspire so many peole every single day to do what they love! Keep it up April, you're changing lives. Stay healthy and take care.

[@jocelynecupcake]

That's the cutest dress! it fits you nice too and i know it's hard to do that. The pockets were a nice touch, if I make dresses like that, I'll have to keep the pocket idea in mind.

[@lwedensk]

amazing and really sweeeeeet dress! this bedsheet will have a wonderfull new life! colour suits you beautifully and the mask is adorable "compliment"! Love this look so much!

[@debsbeeing1978]

This is adorable, April! Thank you for teaching us, I have been wanting to drape for years!

[@xkeu]

I Loved it. I don't know how to sew yet. But I absolutely love watching your videos. I've been following for a while now. Love you April! ❤

[@GaliadelaRosa]

It's incredibly cute on you!!

[@savsstoriesandstuff1163]

Thanks this was so awesome! This helped me make my first ever dress out of an old bedsheet!!

[@CK9mum]

Well done! That looked awkward but you managed to do it! I love that you used a thrifted bed sheet!

[@tammymasson2343]

You are incredibly talented and creative! What a beautiful dress!! 💜

[@saumyasingh5028]

This is so unique. You are indeed God gifted. Awesome!!!!👍

[@Strylover]

Very nice. So creative. I really like watching you work, as you create from scratch. You have wonderful skills. You've been blessed with a great gift. Thanks for sharing.

[@Puppy52]

Cute! Wouldn’t have known it was a bed sheet 😂

[@user-cz4in3ed7l]

The pattern of the sheet makes such pretty dress omg

[@ccbunn]

Honestly your creative ideas make sewing so fun and much easier! ♥️

[@willie8229]

you are amazingly talented April! keep up the good work 😊

[@susieabbott4693]

That just couldn't be cuter. I love it, and your creativity. 💛

[@zarminqureshi7956]

Your dress looks just amazing Plus those pockets bow and peplum

[@helendurow8211]

Reminds me of a "book" I wrote about 30 years ago : "Rip and sew " by Helen Durow ❤🌻❤

[@alexsweirdshananagens9660]

Ooh

[@jordansmithson9602]

There There's something very 40's-ish about this dress and I really like it. You look like a Farmers daughter from an old american folk story. Super cute.

[@swatichandra7128]

You are so good at teaching how to make the dress you're making! And of course, the dress looks amazing.

[@kailaavril6868]

-I love your channel, it inspired me to start my own. Thank you so much and I wish everyone who is reading this has many blessings💕.

[@throughcolouredglasses9300]

I looooove the matching face mask. I really want to do this now; matching face masks with your clothing and treat it as another fun and beautiful accessory. I think i really wouldn't mind wearing one when i go out that way. It'll just be part of a beutifully put together outfit

[@angiemail8459]

Such a pretty design!

[@doreenwatson-read]

wow, that turned into a gorgeous dress on you, you looked beautiful in it. You are so so clever!

[@alienbaby_9003]

This dress is a dream!!

[@FeloniousAngel]

One thing I really like about the idea of sewing for myself? Those pockets. Those pockets are to die for. I want those pockets on everything that I own.

[@lynogia13]

So cute like modern 50's house wife vibe but the cool mom all the kids want to be around... Awesome and thank because I don't have a dress form

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Amazing instructional. And love the thrift up with a nice printed bed sheets. My male option is overalls!!!! Thanks for the tips, April!!!

[@victoriayirka6408]

Such a cute vintage design!

[@marisawatts2792]

Wow this dress came out beautifully.

[@DaisiMaiOui]

Really great conceptual on how the princess seams are formed and come together.

[@chauntem.8841]

I love the waisted ruffle &side pockets were my favorite parts! The whole design is adorable!

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

I love it specially the ruffled peplum, the pockets I could do without.

[@evelynwald9132]

This is so cute and you are very skilled and creative. thanks for sharing!

[@user-jq6wy1lp7y]

You're an amazing fashion designer! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍❤

[@noelrowland4613]

Thank you so much. I'm not really good at the math portion or understanding the patterns, so this helps so so much.

[@bellajoella9919]

It's so cute! I love the addition of the peplum.

[@10ksubsnovids]

*Random comment for today* : A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a car I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it. The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, “They offered me $1,000 because the said it looks pretty worn out.” The father said, now “Take it to the pawn shop.” The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,”The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old car.” The father asked his daughter to go to a car club now and show them the car. The daughter then took the car to the club, returned and told her father,” Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because it’s a Nissan Skyline R34, it's an iconic car and sought by many collectors” Now the father said this to his daughter, “The right place values you the right way,” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you......Never stay in a place where no one sees your value. Never! Anyways have a good rest of your day

[@chelseamurray1678]

The dress is sooo pretty!

[@utoobr10]

I think you are really talented! The dress is really pretty and I like the design choice you made about the peplum and the straps.

Those bed sheets give me Belle vibes, love them!

[@emiliamodrusan]

Wow this dress is so cute!!

[@TheKathM]

I love that dress 😍 wish i could do something as pretty as this. Right now I have 4 days experience with sewing- usually face masks for my family.

[@debbiesnyder762]

Wow so pretty. Love the fabric

[@589hana]

This is such a cute dress!

[@marieshade6291]

Very nice tutorial. I love the matching mask☺️

[@verseapocalyptica668]

So cute and creative! I love the matching mask, very cheeky!

[@marialor1654]

What a cute dress for spring ❤️

[@cyag3175]

U really love the bright yellow stripe dress..sooooo springy lol top it off with the face mask even better 👌

[@pixels2u]

peplum and pockets, so cool

[@Jessica_Jones]

Such a cute dress!! You make the bodice look so easy it hurts to know how much practice it will take to make one so beautifully, but your creation certainly inspires me to work for it! Hoping for sewing machines to come back into stock soon so I can learn how...in the meantime, loving your videos ☺

[@alyanaK]

You’re so talented it’s unreal

[@nancyespinoza8974]

Dear April, thank you so much, for sharing your talents with us!.....May God Bless you!!

[@nviz47]

Thank you for showing how to do this! It was very informative and fun :)! 👏🏾 And you added pockets👏🏾👏🏾💜💛 And respect to you for the facemasks for hospitals DIY🧡💙💚

[@rosepinkskyblue]

Thanks a lot I was trying to make a princess Seam top or something out of leftover fabric but it’s so hard to adjust patterns without having a strong understanding of the technical drawings It’s so much easier to drape it on yourself and just draw on it

[@Catsheal]

This was amazing! Also the final dress is so beautiful!