Easy DIY Summer Dress | Shirred Dress Tutorial | How to Shirr with Elastic Thread

[@yvonnerahmes9618]

I love seeing you teach this sewing technique! I haven't seen anyone even reference "sewing" in years! I'm 62, and me and my 3 sisters grew up sewing all our clothes. I think sewing is going to have a come back... Not only is it thrifty, but you can personalize and make things the way you like them. Love that you have videos available that teach sewing. Great video :)

[@susanvelez6534]

You look amazing in that dress! EXCELLENT Job

[@lambchop206]

This is basically a lost art. I dont know many young ladies that can sew. My mother taught me when I was small. I had all boys! and one of my sons learned to sew plushies! Thank you for sharing this passion.

[@pennyhanson2598]

Having always shied away from shirring, I am pleased to have this brilliant tutorial, which takes the mystery out of it! Thank you Lisa. Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@konstanceleigh]

Not paying attention to the instructions because I am distracted by the pretty view of the tops of the old trees outside🌳🌳🌳🌳, and the pretty look of the room. What is the most welcome distraction is this is the first view of this historic house that I see the actual scale. Love that you captured the house's proportion so perfectly. Love seeing the beauty of the architecture by your not covering the windows! You look so nice, thank-you for the dress and shirring tutorial. Blessings!👗

[@donnasmith5697]

You are such a great teacher! And, that dress looks adorable on you!

[@anna7118]

I love sewing this style of dress. It makes such easy to wear dresses. I have recently lost over 50 pounds and I have two dresses with shirred bodices that are the only dresses that I own that fit both before and after weight loss.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Anna yes! That’s the beauty of elastic, and very forgiving for new sewers!

[@houseofzubias9443]

I just LOVE this dress! Beautiful! 😍😍😍

[@jolapola2921]

Beautiful dress! Love the stripey material and you look great in that dress. Thank you for another great idea!♡

[@jaynebrown693]

Amazing dress... so cute and you are looking wonderful! Great information. I am going to go through your videos for things I never learned for sewing! Thank YOU! ❤️

[@themakersjournal]

Amazing information, thank you! I am going into Australian summer and need to make a few maternity dresses for what will be my ever-growing bump during the hot months. I cannot part with the $$ for buying maternity clothes for something so simple, especially when I can already sew, so I love this free dress tutorial. Thank you again!

[@conniebuchner4715]

I’m always amazed at people who can make clothing without patterns! Beautiful dress💞

[@emmaeclipse9506]

I’ve never sowed a thing in my life, but that dress is gorgeous! I might have to make sowing my new hobby!

[@lesleyharris3198]

Thanks for this, I've been wanting to do shering but the books make it sound so difficult. The dress looks great on you,

[@mellbelle81]

Do you have tutorial for black and white dress you are wearing here?

[@margiecook6379]

Thank you for the tutorial. Lots of info and now I have lots of ideas! Thanks again.

[@kimberlyprice2]

Thank you so much! I have always wanted to learn shirring! You are so awesome at teaching!

[@hamnasamidon]

I just finished making this dress. It was my first time making a dress and I'm so happy it turned out so well. Thank you Lisa, you're an amazing teacher x❤

[@maryanncarter6048]

Awesome tutorial! The dress is so darling. It brought back memories of many years ago when I made sheered dresses for summer. I had forgotten how easy it is. I think I may try it again. Thanks.💗

[@cindyneel328]

Such good information, I haven't tried this before. The dress looks great on you!

[@jukes243]

Very cute dress. Looks comfy and nice on you, Lisa. Thanks for sharing.

[@susandavis1537]

Now I have to say that’s the coolest dress I ve seen you make. Baby bump still pretty small !!!!

[@kimberlyenzensperger6353]

love your techniques, they are the best.

[@andrealee5567]

I love this and can’t wait to make it over the weekend! I’m stoked to try the shuring technique, how exciting.

[@dawnofthediy5585]

Love it! I need to make this! More DIY sewing project plz! 😊

[@maureenp7082]

So easy and simple! It's adorable on you! Love the ties too.Thanks!

[@catie052]

Love this! I just made the dress, and you can do it in a day!! So simple and awesome. My measurements were all the same except I'm shorter so I shortened the dress and the straps I made thicker, (6'' wide and folded in half to cover my bra straps better. It's a bit bulky but I'm happy with it). I'm expecting a girl and already pulling out fabric to make her the same dress :) I'll be making a bunch of these!

[@komalm3967]

Beautiful dress! Very well layed out and Information easy to follow. ❤

[@AJ-sm1dc]

Hi Lisa, love this tutorial, will definitely try it! Could you make tutorial on the dress you wearing? Thanks

[@ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑΜΙΧΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ]

Very simple video.Bravo. The dress you wearing is also very nice.

[@maryannerick7617]

Love the dress! Also think your choice of fabric is great. Linen is cool in the summer; so is cotton; man-made fabrics don't breathe. For me, pregnancy during the summer was sooo hot! but I'm a lot further south than you are. When sewing the seams, try to carefully match the stripes so the seam disappears. Gives a more finished look. Also, when making a tube (straps, belt, etc.) if, before you turn it right side out, if you press the seam open, it's a lot easier to open the tube up. Pressing as you go gives the garment a more finished look and can make putting the garment together a lot easier. If you make a crease where you don't want one, take a damp wash cloth and slightly dampen the unwanted crease and then re-iron. I always keep a damp cloth on a plate or in a bowl on the ironing board so it's handy.

[@donna8212]

Hello Lisa! Fantastic job, it looks so nice on you. I just love the background view with the large open windows and seeing the trees. 🥰

[@evitaevita98]

This is adorable and perfect for summer!

[@christink.5264]

I love this. Please make more clothing sewing tutorials !

[@shellydehart8217]

Ok Lisa, I buy one LOL I flunk home ec (sewing class in school) I can do a little mending sewing on my machine but that’s as far as I can go. I tried watching ur sewing classes n just can’t get it. I’m one of those type of people who has to have one on one ( in person) The dress is really really cute . I love it! It’s so hot in the summer in Florida n I’ve got the vein problem too. No shorts for me anymore. Darn it! Would love to have a couple of those dresses u made. Wish u sold them on ur blog or whatever. I’d buy em in a flash. Even tho I’ll never be able to make one I like to thank u for taking ur time in showing all ur other viewers how it’s done. ♥️

[@dawnmichelledance]

This is such a beautiful dress and great tutorial. I love how you make sewing so easy to follow.

[@kaitlynr5462]

Such a great idea and you look so beautiful! Feeling inspired; thanks for another awesome video!

[@mrs.m.b.3630]

Excited to make this!😊 Thank you!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

You’re welcome 😊

[@autumnmcclain5839]

Wow! So interesting! This was on my bucket list.

[@megroux]

Love the room you are in

[@melissabarnes617]

Super cute Lisa!

[@judyseekford9656]

Very cute, never tried this before!

[@rrmiller80]

Well...I'll be making a trip to Joann's tomorrow for elastic thread!

[@ginamaria2579]

This dress is darling 👍

[@whoohoo7]

You make me want to sew! Nice dress

[@ishachoudhary6245]

Plz make a video on how to shirr for V neckline?

[@MrsAndreaClara]

I created a table on excel to get all of my calculations 😂 I’m horrible at math 🙊 loved this tutorial it makes it a lot easier!!!

[@pfaith6539]

Hi new subbie here and I absolutely love love that dress. I'm definitely going to your blog because I do want to know how to sew. Thanks for sharing

[@katpere8963]

Love your dress. It's so cute!

[@lisac1982]

I love the dress, you inspired me to try and make it. Did you make the dress you are wearing too? If so could you do a tutorial for that please?

[@momstar7127]

Hi lisa , my older girls are 10 & 8 too and u inspire me alot.❤

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

This made my day! Thank you

[@pennylane36]

If the shirring isn't as snug as you want, just steam it with an iron. I just hold the iron a couple inches away and press the steam button on my iron and it just shrinks up like magic 😁

[@nikkim9537]

You look so nice! Thanks for this, i just got in my second trimester and have been looking for a dress like this❤❤❤ And we're exact size so this will be easy for me😂

[@amyhayward1287]

This is gorgeous!

[@jessicazozulya3608]

Looks lovely! How much shirring elastic thread did you end up using for this dress? Excited to make it! x

[@deborahlangton2759]

I’m gonna try this one day. Did you make the dress in your video as well? I love that one too and would love a tutorial on it. ❤️

[@kimhefley1683]

Lisa, that is beautiful ❤️. Maybe I can actually make one for my short 4"11 frame 😄

[@Crank24]

Beautiful job! The dresses look great!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Lisa Sundin thank you so much!!

[@isabelwall1714]

I am amazed, thank you! I'm doing this! 🥰

[@aliciacoyle9376]

Hi Lisa, I'm about to try this project out for myself and 2 daughters. After you take the bust measurement in the way that you described ("First take a measurement of the bust at the widest point. Multiple that by 1.5, and add 2 inches. The 2 inches is for seam allowance, and the 1.5 is to shrink it down with the elastic thread.") Do you then divide this number in half to get the two pieces that you describe? I'm trying to figure out how you got 27'' wide as your measurement. Thank you for the clarification. Best,

[@jeannereyes7699]

I have always been afraid of doing this. You made all my fears disappear!

[@trinesandns4947]

Supercute dress!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thanks!

[@thesimplefarmhouse]

I love this!! Thank you for sharing! You make me want to dust off my sewing machine

[@Courtney6]

Love this! I’m going to try it!

[@soniasantana1177]

Beautiful! Do you have a video for a dress you wearing on a video?

[@debbieszwejk6143]

I was wondering the same thing..hope there is one

[@debbieszwejk6143]

did you ever get an answer. If so could you share please

[@kf9058]

OK I'm totally watching all your sewing tutorials. I have a question on this. If I have a dress pattern and it doesn't originally call for shirring but I want to shirr the back to make it maternity friendly, would I have to alter the pattern bodice piece by adding an inch and a half in order to shirr the back? Or can I do it without altering it? Not sure if you've tried that before. Thanks for your help :)

[@rinikurian5876]

👌🏽👌🏽Did you also sew the dress you’re wearing ?

[@kellyh8218]

Maybe I need a class on cutting fabric. I couldn’t get all the pieces using your measurements with only 2.5 yards. What did I do wrong? Is the ruffle measurements on your blog for one piece or two pieces? In your video you said two pieces but in the blog it’s not specific.

[@margaretpervier8357]

You’re very talented 😊❤️

[@rhandilee253]

Thank you so much for this!

[@jenniferd9038]

Hello do you find it easier to use your computerized machine to make clothing or can you use a basic machine?

[@digarcia1890]

Love it!

[@yorikobee]

Question. Do you think it would be ok to use a 100% polyester fabric with this or would you suggest I don't do that?

[@dimples7334]

Great job 👍

[@monicagordon5432]

Do you need a special needle? Or does the elastic thread fit through the needle?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Monica Gordon nope! Just a regular needle.

[@monicagordon5432]

@@FarmhouseonBoone thank you, for making this video. I've been wanting to try this type of dress. I feel like I can do it now.

[@judimoss3250]

I think the elastic thread goes in to the bobbin and regular thread into the needle as usual.

[@monicagordon5432]

@@judimoss3250 oh that's right. It makes sense. Thank you.

[@pattidavis8043]

Pretty!

[@girlzintexas]

Super cute❤️

[@StephanieSmith-fd2dt]

Does the elastic make it nursing friendly? How easy is it to pull down? Thanks!

[@handsathome]

Is your tension set to “normal” for the shirring?

[@cathrinemackenzie5322]

How do you make the dress your wearing in this video?

[@lfuentes4098]

Did you make the dress you are wearing?

[@shelleydee]

You are amazing!

[@blw1502]

So how much fabric did you end up needing to make this?

[@pennylane36]

I've done shirring on lots of garments but when I purchased the elastic thread from Walmart, it wouldn't work. I thought something was wrong with my machine. But realized the Walmart stuff is a lot more thin than the stuff I purchase at the sewing machine store. I wound up throwing that stuff away and went back to the thicker elastic. It could just be my machine. Idk

[@jeng6786]

I am an absolute beginner and I'm feeling overwhelmed. I've never touched a sewing machine that I can remember but I would love to try to make clothes for me and my kids. However I do have this thing that if it feels overwhelming or of it doesn't seem like something I can do fast, easily, and come up with a good end result and actually have a purpose... And actually be cheaper than something I can get at the store then I don't really feel the motivation to do it or try.. and rather feel intimidated by it. Advice? Is this maybe just not for me?

[@carolynmcewen5104]

Hi Lisa. Do you think this dress would work with gauze fabric. I was thinking for a bathing suit cover up or a nightgown after bath/shower dress. I know gauze is kinda hard to work with but I love that fabric. Thank you and blessings to your family. Carolyn from 🇨🇦

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I bet it would! I would try the double gauze, since it has a bit more weight.

[@carolynmcewen5104]

Farmhouse on Boone Thank you Lisa for your reply. I’m excited to try it. Once I get my craft room cleaned up and have room to sew 😘I don’t know if my fabric is double gauze or not. Thank you again. Carolyn from Ontario 🇨🇦. ❤️

[@nikkigravley7954]

Hey Lisa, do you have a pattern for the dress you're wearing in this video? I'd love to make both dresses

[@debbieszwejk6143]

did you ever get an answer about the dress Lisa is wearing

[@nikkigravley7954]

@@debbieszwejk6143 no I didn't

[@debbieszwejk6143]

@@nikkigravley7954 Too bad neither did I.

[@debbieszwejk6143]

@@nikkigravley7954 Thanks for responding

[@mikerayman8972]

Where do you get your linen fabric? Any place special?

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I don't have one place in particular...I look on Etsy pretty frequently

[@mikerayman8972]

Thank you

[@joannehunstiger9987]

Nice!! 😊

[@jenyhomestuff]

Oh my God Liza, I consider my self a very active, multitask person, I only have two kids, they're young adults now. I had a daycare at home, still working with children... etc etc, but r u a robot?? You're very talented!! Love hard working people 👏 👏 👏. I hate when women complain "can't do anything because of this or that" awsome example for your children 😉.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Haha not a robot! I love to sew and create, and now I have help editing the videos and writing the blog posts. Gives me more time to do what I love!

[@jenyhomestuff]

Farmhouse on Boone Awesome!!

[@alaskaatlast751]

Pregnant with my 5th, I hope I have it together like you, by the 6th .lol

[@gliters007]

U look tiny in that dress and ur bump is so cute! Beautiful!

[@pumkin658]

🖐🏽👒

[@melissabarnes617]

Super cute Lisa!

[@abolsley1]

Love it!