How To Make A Wrap Dress | The Willow Pattern

[@BieberBabeh]

Love your videos. Bought all 3 patterns and stocking up on some fabrics to try and make my own! I want you to continue making videos that’s why I support your lovely work :)

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw thank you so so much!! Your support means so much to me 🧡

[@daisyroe3777]

Hi Janelle! Regarding the darts, I learned this technique where you start from the wider point of the dart, backstitch, sew down the length of the dart and then before you reach the “tip” of the dart you gradually decrease the stitch length until you reach the smallest one, and then you continue sewing just over the edge of the fabric and tie the threads in a knot like normal. I just learned this one and it’s been giving me really clean results so I thought I’d share! Especially considering how many darts you sew with every dress lol, maybe you’d like to give it a go. Anyway, I really love this pattern! I fell in love with the dress since that earlier video of yours. I’m really proud of you for your work, you’re such an inspiration 💖

[@RoseryApparel]

Ooh I’ll have to try this method! Thanks so much 🧡 xx

[@Saxinful]

Oh I've never tried shortening the stitch length when I do this! Great tip :)

[@Nikatronixx]

I am fairly new to sewing and just tried this tip while making the willow dress. It is a total game changer. I used to be so afraid of darts because I never got good results with getting a neat "tip". Thank you so much!!

[@daisyroe3777]

Nikatronixx I’m so happy to hear that!! It was a game changer for me as well. Darts are used all the time in dressmaking, and when you get them right it makes the whole piece that much nicer. It’s so satisfying. Good luck with your other projects! I wish you all the best 💖✨

[@Moontess]

Just bought the pattern this morning and I can't wait to try and make this dress!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much for purchasing it! 😄

[@howinteresting8268]

So cool. Would love to see your take on the wrap pinafore from The Queen's Gambit. You'd totally rock that.

[@reneer110]

I bought this pattern as an early birthday present for myself. I am planning to use some fabric my Nana gave me that she had hoarded from the 80s (white with red polka dots). I can't wait to see how it turns out! Thanks Janelle :) keep up your great work

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks for your support lovely! And that fabric sounds amazing, and so special that it was your nanas! 🧡 xx

[@olavlogs376]

Just bought this pattern today. It is the first pattern I have paid for on my sewing journey and I am so excited for the results. I love that there is a tutorial to go along with it. That is the only thing that gave me the confidence to buy the pattern.

[@twixtwix2536]

Thank you for your patterns! So easy to follow as I am a beginner with zero background on sewing.

[@mnoeliarc]

It’s so satisfying to watch your tutorial videos! I can’t believe how speedy you are with the darts. I need to mark the stitching lines when I make mine otherwise I will be very wonky! 🤣 I just wanted to add that I always sew my thin woven fabrics with French seams (including pockets and sleeves). I own an overlocker but I prefer that method as I think it looks nicer inside plus it encases the seams nicely. Both dresses are so beautiful. You’re very clever being able to design and pattern cut and grade your patterns 😊

[@ThisismeDesign]

You are amazing and I am so excited for you. Your own excitement and positive energy is making me jump up and down my chair. ..and I can see why. It's such a lovely dress, the pattern looks so well made and thought out. You make it look so easy sewing it. I am pregnant but I think this type of dress could look cute together with my bump and it may be perfect for nursing. Pls tell me what you think!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much! That really means so much 🧡 I’m no expert, but I think it would be great for breastfeeding 😊

[@dairinnbannister]

Went immediately to your website and bought the pattern when I saw this video pop up! So excited to try it out!

[@RoseryApparel]

Wow thank you for your support! I hope you love it as much as I do 😄🧡

[@askclaforgreenteaXD]

Ahhhh I just bought the digital pattern and I'm soooooo excited to make it! It's such a beautiful, classic, and versatile silhouette - I can imagine myself wearing this for every occasion and every season by changing the length of the dress, the type of sleeve, and type of fabric I use!!! Also, just to echo what pretty much everyone in the comment section is saying: thank you so much for sharing these wonderful videos and patterns and sewing knowledge with us! I love watching all your videos and following along your instructional videos! They are so easy to follow and make the impossible seem possible. Additionally, you have inspired and motivated me to make my own clothes - so much so that I've bought a serger, which just arrived yesterday! Haha the serger came just in time for me to make the willow dress! ^_^

[@RoseryApparel]

This is such a lovely comment!! Thank you so much for purchasing my pattern, and for taking the time to write this! It really means so much to me, and has seriously made my day 🧡 xx

[@csifan52]

This is such a gorgeous dress! Thank you for the helpful tutorial!! I also appreciate that you have many sizes for this dress! 🙂

[@birdcrumbsie]

I can hopefully buy this pattern for myself for Christmas - but until then, I'll just keep rewatching this video because it's so dammm aesthetically pleasing in every way!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks! I’m glad you like it 😄🧡

[@sandrapearson2299]

Love wrap dresses, they are so comfortable to wear.

[@pherylo]

I looove wrap dresses!! They are so flattering and easy to wear! Can’t wait to get this pattern and some pre-loved fabric and make all kinds of wrap dresses!! 🪡🧵

[@sanuthmidunuwila3211]

I recently started watching your videos and I'm a beginner for sewing.Your videos are awesome I really liked them.I sew this wrap dress with certain modifications and it came out really cute.Thank you♥️

[@RoseryApparel]

That’s so great to hear! I’m glad you liked the pattern 🧡

[@sekaihatsu]

Your pattern looks SO much easier than a McCall's one I got in the spring. I'm a newbie sewer and long story short, I ended up with one yard of useable fabric and the left and right front pieces of the pattern. Bonus points: the fabric was a limited edition print.

[@ThisismeDesign]

This is the best tip I can give you and the one I got when I first started to sew. Make a muslin before you cut into your main fabric of choice, after you made your first try and have seen how it looks on its time to make any changes if needed. This will make sure that you get the experience you need to make a beautiful well fitting piece with that fabric you first wanted. One more thing, when you create a muslin you should use a material that is as much alike the fabric you want to sew you garment in as possible. It is key to be sure it fits well. Normally I use old bedsheets, fabric from old or thrifted clothes and if I find a roll of something really cheep I buy that.

[@leadupont8588]

Aouch ! That sucks ! I did buy a few industrial pattern when I started sewing (McCall's, Burda and whatnot) and I got so confused by their instructions, I could never finish a single project. I went back to circle skirt and cloning some of my simplest garments until I discovered independant pattern-makers such as Janelle. Reeeal game changer 👌🏽 Especially since I'm far too lazy to sew toiles beforehand 😅

[@carastill5210]

I just finished my first Willow dress/first dress I've made ever! Thanks for the accompanying sew along, I'm a very visual learner and I learned so much from your pattern!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay, how exciting!! I’m glad you found the video instructions helpful! Thanks for supporting me by purchasing my pattern 🧡

[@perlapadilla4544]

Congrats on your new pattern janelle! Look amazing and the fabric choice is beautiful 🤩

[@maleahlock]

Thank you 😊 I have ordered the pattern and hope to throw together a couple of dresses for summer. Ugh. I hate the heat. I used to have heaps of sheets to choose from at my Salvos but I think the new sewing craze (which is awesomeness) has depleted the selection somewhat 😁 Yes to Recycling!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much for ordering it! 🧡 I know, I’ve notice less and less bedsheets every time I go op-shopping.. but at least people are recycling fabrics more! 😄

[@livingmy2ndchance]

What a wonderful dress! They both look fantastic on you.

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much! 😘

[@shapaca7544]

This is amazing! I love the dress, it's so cute! So happy for you ☺️☺️

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much 💕

[@mahsa6859]

Loved your work! So inspireing. You are so clever and talented.Thank you.

[@238Tina1]

I just realized this would be so beautiful with a flutter sleeve 🥰

[@blushandsky]

I will for sure buy the pattern and give it a try 👍🏻 thank you Janelle for your great work and inspiring so many to try sewing 🧡

[@siljeostman3816]

I'm getting this pattern as a early christmas gift for myself! Never sewn anything from a pattern before, but with your sew-along this should be a good one to start with 😃🤩

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay how exciting! Definitely a great beginners dress project. Have fun making it 💕

[@siljeostman3816]

@@RoseryApparel Thank you, I will!

[@maureencapobianco3596]

Love this sew along and dress! I'm interested to try it. Ty!

[@olivers333]

Can’t wait to start on it when it arrives. Thanks again for showing us how to make it too! X

[@patriciabennett961]

Such a pretty dress! Great job 😊👍❤

[@xc9890]

I love this dress .

[@greata80]

This is so exciting! It's so fun and creative. (just like you!)

[@238Tina1]

Made my purchase 😍 can’t wait to have this pattern in my collection! I will be tagging you on Instagram while I work 🥰

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see what you make with it 😍

[@hannahbuciu9160]

Following this tutorial to make the dress! In the future I'd love to see each edge that you overlock. I'm still new to sewing and very new to overlocking so I'm not sure when to do it!

[@joypeacewisdom]

I like you because: 1) you're Australian. I've l visited Australia a couple of times and loved it. 2) your work is beautiful and such a joy to watch. 😍😍😍

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw thanks so much! 😊🧡

[@shanaygertze]

I love your work!!!!. Your vidoes and content inspired me to take up sewing. I love your new pattern. 👗💃✂️🇿🇦

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay that’s so great to hear! Thank you 🧡

[@elleningram5168]

Just ordered my pattern and I can’t wait to get sewing! Congratulations on your 3 gorgeous patterns xx

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you lovely! 😊 x

[@bubbl35Rawsome]

Honestly my thoughts when watching this were “how am I gonna make me own pattern for something like this cause I doubt the patterns have plus sizes” but I’m so pleased to see they go up to size 24 🥺 💖 I found your channel about 3 months ago and just assumed you wouldn’t tbh 😅

[@MyMumMakes]

Love it! Looks so great on you. Would you be able to do a video making a "busty" version showing how you adapt it? Happy to be your busty model/test dummy hehe. If only I lived in Tassie

[@safraabdulwadood8860]

Thankyou. I will try this pattern. 👍👍👍

[@sophie1766]

I like this style a lot and doesn't look too complicated, so I might try making it- although I'll have to wait for spring here in the northern hemisphere. ;-) Is there a particular reason why you make an extra "button hole" for the straps instead of just leaving some centimeters of the side seam open? I presume it would be safer to keep the fabric as intact as possible so it doesn't rip easily. What do you think?

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! You could totally try that instead 😄

[@lunegarcia4087]

I don't wear any dresses but am still quite obsessed with your patterns

[@jennywalker9572]

Congratulations! Well done; it's beautiful

[@windkind]

Oh this is lovely! I would love to see a patternhack video on how to turn this pattern into different tops (as well as the hazel dress). Also is it possible to make this pattern from a knit fabric like jersey?

[@RoseryApparel]

I have plans for a tutorial on this topic exactly!! Yes, I think knit fabric would work nicely 😊

[@Scandalbroth]

Sewed this and it turned out super cute! Do you think there's any way to edit the existing pattern make it a cute spinny circle skirt? I'm still pretty new to this.

[@Mamado88]

Yay I now own all three patterns!

[@RoseryApparel]

Wow thank you so much for all of the support! 😄🧡

[@amyelonyhnelina3342]

I love your fabric colour very matching you that colour 😘😘😘😘

[@jeanetteposecznick2034]

Lovely!

[@Christina-bf9zo]

Just bought the pattern and SO EXCITED to make it! This will be my first clothing item I will have sewn and I'm happy I was able to support you on this journey lol I have a question about how much fabric to buy. The instructions have 45" & 60" for each dress and I'm wondering what does that mean? Should I follow one based on how tall I am? Is one the measurement for the front and the other for the back? lol hope this isn't a silly question but love you and LOVE the pattern!!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay how exciting! Thanks so much for purchasing my pattern 🧡 the 45” and 60” is the width of the fabric and the other measurements are how much you need length-wise 😊 I hope this helps! x

[@LeaunaStone]

Love your channel! You've inspired me to try making garments. Would you recommend the Singer serger you use? Have a sewing machine but would like to purchase first serger. Thanks!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you 🧡 Yes, it’s pretty good! It’s the best I’ve owned (I’ve had 2), but it’s not always 100% perfect...

[@oliverscorner4446]

Hi Janelle, sorry if you've answered this already. I couldn't find the question below. For the digital version, how many A4 pages do I need to print out your pattern? Love your sew alongs btw!

[@RoseryApparel]

Hi! 25 pages for sizes 4-14 and 30 pages for 14-24 😊

[@oliverscorner4446]

@@RoseryApparel thank you for the quick reply!

[@CatherineElizabeth728]

Just made this one for the first time. Didn't quite work out how I wanted! But I think I can make some adjustments.

[@chelsearowland6487]

Hi! I looove this pattern but i was wondering how you might add some ruffled hems to think dress? I would really appreciate some advice :)

[@isabella3627]

The dress looks amazing ❤️ I would love to know how much fabric you used 😊

[@line2zee]

I just have a quick question about size. I first started to make the Rosa dress in a size M, as it fit my meassurments. But it was too small. I then made an L, which fit. But that makes me between 14-16 somewhere in your patterns. Usually I'm a 36-38 in normal EU patterns. So do I get the 4-14 or 16-24? Your tutorials are so great. Thank you!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks for being interested in the Willow pattern! I have included size 14 in both size sets so I recommend sizes 14-24 😊

[@line2zee]

@@RoseryApparel ah, perfect. Thank you.

[@Meloni40]

Hi Janelle. Just bought the pattern yesterday and wanted to start today. I'm a complete beginner so the first question I have is: it says in the instructions "seam allowance 1cm" is this cm already included or do I have to add one?

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much for purchasing my pattern! The seam allowance is already included 😊

[@elsmeskens8548]

Would this also work with a large bosom? Mostly wrap dresses are a nightmare for me... but I live the look of yours! It’s so cute ♥️♥️♥️

[@RoseryApparel]

I’ve made it so it’s pretty covering at the bust, plus the wrap design makes it so you can tighten or loosen which helps depending on the look you’d like 😊

[@AngelDivinity111]

So cute! Do you think your big sleeve pdf pattern would work with this pattern?

[@RoseryApparel]

Yes it works perfectly with this pattern too! 🧡

[@hithere7282]

Love it

[@sewaldodiy]

I made a similar wrap dress like this one but the bottom was half circle skirt.

[@bailey1368]

When you overlock does it increase the seam allowance? I don't know how to explain what I am asking, but I'm new and I don't quite understand how overlocking works. If I use an overlocker will it makes all the pieces smaller? I'm scared too make a dress too small to wear since I am already inbetween the sizes.

[@sinnasamen8349]

Hi Janelle! I fell completely for a wrap dress in a shop made in a fake silk fabric. It was quite costly and it was not in my size, so now I want to sew one instead. The only problem with wrap dresses is that my waist is the same width as my bust size, and my bust is quite small, meaning the size fitting my waist and hips would be 14 cm too large in the bust area. Would it still be ok to use, or would it be too gaping in the bust? I read that this pattern is meant for sturdier fabrics, but do you think it would be ok to sew it in a sandwashed silk fabric? Thanks for all your wonderful sewing videos, they are really quite helpful ❤

[@RoseryApparel]

Hi there! Thanks for being interested in my Willow pattern. There is a bit of shaping in the bust, but due to the wrap design it is possible to adjust the fit by wrapping it a bit tighter.. and yes, silk fabric should work beautifully 😊 x

[@jacquelinehorton9983]

I love the video and both dresses. I cannot believe the floral one was from bed linen. Just one question. How come you don't back stitch on the darts?

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much! Back-stitching can often make a bubble right at the point, and you want your dart to be as smooth as possible 😊

[@jacquelinehorton9983]

@@RoseryApparel Thank you. How did I not know that, have been sewing for years.

[@josephkjacob1274]

Nice I love it

[@honeypotfilms6066]

me knowing I won’t have enough time to make this dress: also me: ❤️👄❤️ - honeypot films

[@nicoc.1897]

I love it!! :-o

[@valentina.314]

hi Janelle! seam allowances are included in the pattern? thank you!!

[@RoseryApparel]

Hi there! Yes, they’re already included 😊

[@EmmaLhopkins1993]

I made an order ekkk!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you so much lovely! Have fun making it 🧡 x

[@EmmaLhopkins1993]

@@RoseryApparel need to wait for her to arrive ✨✨ but can’t wait! I got your first one but printing out it was a little to much haha so I thought I’ll splurge 💕 can’t wait to show you what I have in mind to make x

[@MsBubu26]

Nice dress! So sad I missed the sewing kit 😭

[@danielasonksen4475]

Hello Janelle. I've got the pattern but not clear to me how do i know how kuch fabric should i get? Thank you

[@mayjustdoes2582]

That dress looks beautiful on u

[@marieomara8025]

Hello lovely what type of fabrics would work and drape well with the pattern pls?

[@RoseryApparel]

There’s a list of suitable fabrics in the description of the pattern here: www.roseryapparel.com/shop/the-willow-paper-pattern 😊 Lighter fabrics such as rayon and crepes will have a flowy look, whereas linen and cotton gives a more structured look.

[@paulinebzk]

Hi Janelle! I bought the pattern and I noticed that you didn’t cut all the pieces of the pattern along the lengthwise of the fabric. Is it normal? I thought it was important... I am a beginner so I may be wrong.... thanks a lot! I can’t wait to start sewing it 😃

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much for purchasing it! Yeah you should cut them out on the grain! My vintage fabric was pretty badly faded in spots which meant I had to cut a few pieces against the grain 😊

[@paulinebzk]

@@RoseryApparel ok Thanks a lot for your answer 😀

[@joannasmith4793]

I have a question.. hope it is not dumb. If you purchase the digital pattern and print it out does it have to be on special paper . Have never done that before

[@RoseryApparel]

Not a silly question! Just ordinary paper 😊

[@sobeidacastro2339]

Thanks

[@Rachel-kc5xx]

i love this pattern, i wish i could sew :(

[@arhambukhari6283]

May we buy it on line through your channel ?

[@leadupont8588]

Lovely dresses and I can't believe how beautiful your seconhand bedsheets look ! But I have to admit I am very confused by the name colour of your linen. You keep calling it ''mustard'' but on screen it looks like a rich brown (what I would call ''cognac'' or even ''camel'') and not at all like a dark yellow. Is the camera altering the colour that much ? Or is mustard a shade of brown in Australia ? I am really wondering because in France it is the dark yellow but sometimes, colour names change a lot from one language to the other !

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much! That sheet is one of my all time favourites 😍 I see what you mean about the mustard, I don’t think the colour is picked up correctly on camera! It is a really dark golden/mustard colour in real life 😊

[@amzv3156]

ITS HERE

[@RoseryApparel]

Finally!! 😄🧡

[@elizabethalejandro4749]

Nice.i hope i have your pattern.begginer sewer.hobby of my oldies time.i like your fashion.fm philippines.

[@dragnflei]

Hi, I just found this pattern today. Looking around on Pinterest, it’s difficult to see if bodice/skirt seam falls closer to the natural waist or above. I tend to like more of an empire “waist” - if I wanted, could I just shorten the bodice to raise the waist seam?

[@RoseryApparel]

Hi there! The seam falls just slightly above the natural waist, but you could shorten the bodice easily enough if you wanted to 😊

[@evonne-arcaneforge3864]

Could you do a.video.on how to print off a digital pattern on a home printer? That would be super handy. This is gorgeous, will definitely make one at some point! Thank you

[@hannahstieber]

Just print the A4 version at 100%. Check if the size is correct with the cm reference.

[@TeenCoachTori]

Hi Janelle. I made this dress yesterday and wore for the first time today. It looks amazing however I can't find a way for it to be comfortable.. It is very loose at the front and my bra gets exposed so I have to wear it very very tight to stop this and I can't breath or sit down comfortably... What did I do wrong?

[@RoseryApparel]

Hi there! I’m not sure you did anything wrong, sometimes patterns take a bit of tweaking to make them work perfectly for your body 😊 I suggest maybe taking the bodice in at the shoulder seams (try a couple of cms to start and adjust more if you need). Also, you can add some snap fasteners to the bodice front that might help with the exposed bra! 😊

[@TeenCoachTori]

@@RoseryApparel Thank you for your reply!! I absolutely love the dress and it was so easy to make! I want to make lots more just need to figure this out! I will try your suggetsions thank you!!

[@mcmayoralgo2828]

What sewing machine do you have? ☺️

[@cameronluna1011]

When I try to hem, the neck edge just won't fold a second time. Am I supposed to use bias tape?

[@karinzentarra6260]

♥️

[@angelgumogda8648]

How about DIY LAPTOP CASE.. Hope you notice this ❤️ 'cause I love the way you teach us how you make your DIY it's simple to understand. Watching from 🇵🇭 Philippines.

[@zijaverzijaver6353]

👍👍👍

[@p43210]

SECOND!!!

[@marieomara8025]

Apologies but I have another question..with the Willow dress..for dress c...if my measurements are 104x94x102 (i know odd right?) Lol what size do I cut pls? 16 or 18?

[@RoseryApparel]

I would go with 18 😊

[@alexandriamorton5591]

Just a question. Why the button hole for the tie to slip through. Why not just leave a small section of the side seam not joined?

[@joannasmith4793]

Okay, Janelle . I had trouble with my bank thinking my purchase was fraudulent . I think it is because I am way in the USA .They are closed now so can not speak to them . My bank information was denied so I will try again on monday to purchase with another form of payment . Just letting you know in case something comes up like customer tried to purchase and it failed . Apologies 🙂

[@RoseryApparel]

Sorry you’re having trouble purchasing it! I haven’t had anyone else contact me with this issue, so sounds like it must depend on the bank. Hopefully they can fix it for you! 😊

[@emilywong4601]

You should zigzag the raw etdges so the fabric won't fray.

[@al.jomaie7196]

ماشاءالله very nays

[@sewistic6084]

Would it have been easier to leave the opening in the seam rather then making a button hole??

[@christink.5264]

Could you add these long sleeves to the Rosa dress?

[@RoseryApparel]

Yes you totally can! Plus I’ve shared a free statement sleeve template that you can use for my patterns here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDcnoucfqidiNk

[@christink.5264]

Thanks so much for your reply!

[@lanitochhawng3967]

i want to stitch like this dress for me..... isearch it , andnow i found it... thanks.....

[@RoseryApparel]

Enjoy making it! 😊

[@mrs.healthyhomechef]

Purchased the pattern but the file for download is unsupported.

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks for purchasing my pattern 😊 Send me an email at [e-mail] with your order number and I’ll send you the files. So sorry about this!

[@lyndsistone]

do you ship to the United States?

[@RoseryApparel]

Yes I do 😊

[@PeteJustPete]

Kits already sold out :(

[@RoseryApparel]

Sorry you missed out on one! They went so quick!

[@sameoldsonganddance]

Love your dress but could never afford the pattern