How to do Faux Shirring - A dress WITHOUT zippers | Dream Frock Hack

[@LS-vq2or]

I was modifying my pattern piece the other day trying to do what sounded more logical to me while following your reel and I realized that in your method you don't account for the seam allowance on the right side of the center back piece when measuring the width of the panel and the elastic. Also the width is up to 2,4cm (1 inch) difference between the top width and the waist width of the panel (on size 10 at least) so if you use the same length of elastic for all the lines it makes sense that it woudn't fit as snuggly than the original pattern piece without making the elastic smaller and taking out a bit of the waist at the side seam of the top like you ended up doing! I think it's easier to measure each line you draw precisely to cut the elastic pieces the precise amount for each row instead to avoid modifying the pattern pieces too much and be sure to have the accurate fit but it's a bit more measuring and maths for sure. Just wanted to share my thoughts on it hope it makes sense the way I phrase it lol

[@WholesomeArts]

This is the kind of tutorial I’ve been looking for for a while. It helped show me what I’m looking for in my dress design. Thank you!

[@LydiaNaomi]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tra3774]

I have been agonizing over learning shirring properly. I absolutely fell in love with your short clip from the elastic back panel here. You gave me the freedom to move on from shirring with a similar effect that won't drive me insane and ruin my projects! Thank you so much

[@LydiaNaomi]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@eliartecostura]

Parabéns, preciso de modelagem assim, minha filha teve AVC, só usa uma mão, e difícil ela amarar laço ou fechar zíper. Muito obriga por deixar seu vídeo traduzir para o português.

[@Sewprano]

Very clear and easy to follow. Thanks for this wonderful video! Loved it.

[@Higlorynwaneri]

This tutorial was so helpful… you explained it so well. Would really love to try it out. Thank you.

[@melaniearden998]

I learn so much from you. Thank you ❤

[@LydiaNaomi]

You are so welcome!

[@tracyclark7560]

adorable final product

[@MA-2020]

I love this! It'll make the dress more wearable for daily basis 🤍

[@Swondine]

Do you have a video where you show how you sewed the back panel to the front of the bodice when the arm holes are sewn like how you have it? 😍😍😍

[@LydiaNaomi]

This entire pattern is coming soon! so that means the entire tutorial will be released as well 😊

[@DaniRoseW]

I used this to add Faux Shirring into a dress I am making converting a stretch dress with a zipper in the back to a non-stretch dress with faux shirring in the back and a zipper at one armpit. I just finished my test dress, and I think it will be a success! Thank you so much for making this applicable to more than just this dress! :) I HOPEFULLY will make a video on it, since it will be a nice Christmas Dress. :)

[@LydiaNaomi]

Oh let me know if you do film and post i would love to see it!

[@russallachka]

Thank you for the tutorial! It turned out wonderful!

[@JHazzardousW]

Thank you so much for the tutorial for this alteration, I love anything that allows me to add some stretch to garments. Is there any reason it needs to be faux shirring rather than just shirring? I just find shirring so quick and easy, and I'd love to know if there are benefits to faux shirring over just shirring.

[@ninjaturtle365]

I just found this video and I find this easier than regular shirring. I'm still super beginner but this is similar to making a scunchie. In my mind, making a tube space to add an elastic is easier to me than having to figure out how to change my sewing machine adjustments to put on elastic thread.

[@yahwehisontheway5094]

What is the namee of the tool that you use to make the shirring effect?

[@arthandmade741]

Thank you ao much I learn more today.❤

[@saltlifegull4091]

Outstanding!

[@bubbly_swan]

If I were to do this same faux shirring technique on a different dress, would I just double the width of the back panels like you did here? I tried this on the dream frock (my first sewing project ever), and it was absolutely perfect! Thank you so much :) !

[@alexist.5598]

Not all dressed have back panels though. Would you just cut your own out?

[@teruldacz]

I just printed a size 16 of milkmade pattern to make a blouse as that suits my waist, i need to do a fba as I'm 8cm bigger on my bust than my underbust. Based on underbust im 12 . What size of bust pattern do i use to start the adjustment? 12 or 16? I normally wear EU size 80(85)F bra

[@LydiaNaomi]

I would say print both and connect the size 16 waist to the size 12 under bust and use size 12 sleeves and bus cups but do a bust adjustment on the bust cups 😊

[@Jmlugo]

I’m trying to figure out how to do those pockets

[@LydiaNaomi]

Here is a tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4bQgJSen9yop6ssi=QQ7-hJoEcpu-MH_9

[@Spookyboo1313]

This is exactly what I’m thinking of doing as my size has been fluctuating (nothing like making a garment and growing out of it a year later). Do you think it’s possible to still add boning with this method? Or should I just use interfacing on my rayon underbust pieces, or line it in cotton?

[@kimvanhetroc]

You probably already have the answer or tried it, but I used this method on a dress in which I used spiral boning and it works perfectly! Even used some flatsteel at the sides connected to the shirring and it works like a charm!

[@mariemuller3239]

Why didn’t you overlock the raw edges with the back of the top? I never know when to do this and when not .

[@LydiaNaomi]

I only don't do it because it gets enclosed in a seam later. I only overlock if it remains exposed on the inside. Overlocking is there to stop the fraying with wash and wear ☺️

[@brunovitor3617]

modify the skirt as well???

[@LydiaNaomi]

Yess you need to add the same to the center back skirt as you did to the CB panel

[@brunovitor3617]

how many cm did you add to the skirt??@@LydiaNaomi

[@brunovitor3617]

@@LydiaNaomi what does 3 3/16 mean? I don`t understand. 3 3/16 is how much in cm?

[@LydiaNaomi]

@@brunovitor3617 cmtoinches.co/inchestocm/Convert-3+3/16-inches-to-cm-3+3/16

[@brunovitor3617]

@@LydiaNaomi But what if I double the measurement of the cb panel does it also work?

[@sonyasew2]

I like the faux shirring. I don’t care for the elastic touching my skin.

[@sonyasew2]

I like the faux shirring. I don’t care for the elastic touching my skin.