I made some cowl neck dresses (2 methods) | WITHWENDY

[@withwendy]

Here to highlight a few key tips from your comments! I can't tell you all how much I appreciate that every time I upload I Iearn new things about sewing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! - to achieve a very invisible zipper: consensus seems to be gently ironing the teeth to uncurl the edge and using an invisible zipper foot (I was just using a regular zipper foot) - to achieve a straight bottom hem: hang the garment for at least a day before trimming the bottom because the bias cut might relax according to gravity - what is bias: if you think of fabric as a grid of woven threads, often clothing is cut with the gridlines running horizontally and vertically. Bias, however, is when the fabric is cut so the gridlines are running diagonally. Another way of putting it is that often clothing is cut with the threads in a + orientation, but bias has the threads in an x orientation. At 2:56 I folded the fabric together at a 45° angle to get the threads in the x orientation

[@leah7046]

Can you please make a pleated tennis skirt?I can't seem to find any good videos for this! Thank you 💕

[@natob7115]

I was just about to make a comment about The invisible foot zipper. Took me long time to learn how to used it properly. Much love from México!

[@nataliedellaselva3642]

withwendy yes! I was just about to comment, ironing the zipper helps so much!

[@Maimai-ef6fe]

Thank you so much the dresses they look sooo beautiful 💕🥰. Could you also please tell me where you got the reference photo of the blue dress from ?

[@miguelmaginoo4905]

I adore the skintone one. I would have loved tyo see a back slit on the blue grey one though, maybe it's just me since i'm a sucker for a backslits hahahah. as always though, I ADORE YOUR WORK

[@hailtothefire_]

I love how Wendy likes to be precise and then there is Micarah Tewers who just measures things by candy bars or chicken toes and is a little more chaotic. Both women usually end up with gorgeous articles of clothing. Both have skills I will never possess, even if I try the candy bar measuring method haha

[@rosaunolalintino]

"candy bars or chicken toes" lmao. I've been watching Micarah for so long but I never took the time to actually think about her methodology 😂

[@NoodleHead14]

Hahahaha i love micarah and her videos are purely for entertainment purposes and she doesn’t really teach you anything 😅 I can get inspiration from her but then I have to follow other tutorials to be able to do something similar

[@kaitepfotenhauer7521]

Measure two cats lengths and you'll need as many as there is kittens in a litter 😂😂😂

[@makena3699]

omg ikr lol

[@Ella-bh1dn]

i love them both sooo much

[@kaig3405]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Julia and all the work she does? Both her and Wendy are 👑

[@withwendy]

JULIAAAA 💕💕👏

[@kassieeyler7814]

Chanel Murphy OMG I DID TOO!!

[@evelinapushkash6827]

Pls someone explain, is Julia her sister?

[@kaig3405]

@@evelinapushkash6827 Julia is her assistant. Wendy hired her to help with sewing projects.

[@evelinapushkash6827]

@@kaig3405 ty! They seemed to look alike or maybe I was looking at Wendy xD I'm confused

[@TheRealAlisaA]

I don't sew so I honestly have no clue what you're talking about, most of the time I can't even follow the video but I still love them because they're so fun to watch 😂

[@Lmb22-]

I know right 😂😂😂 it's like a whole different language to me

[@elizabethbeck7484]

I feel the same way. I would love to sew a dress like this for my friend's wedding, but I don't think I could follow what she is doing

[@Lmb22-]

@@elizabethbeck7484 same recently I decided to sew and I'm 19 soo I stared to watch videos related sewing apparently they speak alien language

[@9gaglover321]

I’d have to repeat the video several times because i get so co fused about what she it talking about. What is a bias??

[@pwrmaithibasumatary3828]

Me too I literally 🗿 went blank but I love how she still explains

[@iditgreenberg]

Omg. The grey one is perfect. As a more busty girl I can never get a “classic” cowl (like the champagne one) to work. It always look like a pouch to keep snacks, protruding very awkwardly, and giving me even more top volume (not flattering when you’re already too heavy). The darts and the more modest draping is lovely. I wish I had the confidence to sew like that. I need a tutor.

[@zubiyamalek]

Oh fr? I would’ve thought cowl neck would look better on a busty girl? As a flat girl myself, I’d think it’ll look a little stupid on me. Still super pretty tho

[@iditgreenberg]

Zobi 09 honestly It looks like a hoodie you wore backwards

[@zubiyamalek]

idit greenberg :( to be honest tho, if you wear anything with confidence, it’ll automatically look amazing. So just believe you look bangin and you will :)

[@iditgreenberg]

Zobi 09 😂😂😂😂 yeah nah

[@riinamandariina]

@@zubiyamalek Oh fr tho! I always thought cowl necks were precisely great for smaller busts, especially when they often come with spaghetti straps and I've figured it's more comfortable to go braless if one's chest is a bit smaller!

[@vennachryzanaardiningsih4009]

for the invisible zip issue: you need an invisible zipper's presserfoot, its different from normal zipper presserfoot.

[@brionnarowe1815]

Yes! You can also iron the zipper teeth, pressing them open if you don’t have an invisible zipper presser foot at the ready. Of course use a cloth barrier if the zipper teeth are plastic

[@MissIndipendant98]

OH MY GOD HOW DID I NEVER KNOW THIS??? NO WONDER ALL MY INVISIBLE ZIPPERS LOOK SO BAD

[@alycemhm]

Also VERY helpful tip is to press the seams of the zipper down prior to sewing, it allows you to get super close to make it truly invisible. Get as close to the teeth as you can!

[@hritikas781]

Why did i not know this😭😭

[@jlammetje]

I sew the fabric with a basting stitch, then insert the zipper, then open up the fabric by ripping the basting seam. Had a truly invisible zipper on my very first try ever :-)

[@stephanies7970]

I’ve always wanted to make a dress like this and it’s great to see my favorite youtuber make it! now i’m even more inspired to make it! (aw when i edited it, it took away Wendy’s like)

[@J4smineR]

the reflective dress is EVERYTHING 😍

[@phoebe_bhattarai]

Wendy, I was waiting for you to post the tutorial on Cowl neck dress!!! I literally typed "wendy cowl neck" I'm so happy that you made this video. I tried to make it the other day but it wasn't as good. so ill try again. btw love & love your videos. keep shining. - love from Nepal☺

[@jazzymoe5543]

Who needs to go shopping when you have access to Wendy’s KZbin channel and a sewing machine

[@blucoco162]

Its look very hard ☹️ i never sew im planning to buy and learn but i always watch yt video this one look so hard

[@sarahjong7977]

@@blucoco162 it's always hard to get started but once you get going, it will get easier!! Hope you dont give up :)

[@jazzymoe5543]

Basmah Offduty I’ve been practicing a lot too! It looks hard but if you start from small projects and practice a lot it should be easier and fun!

[@WendySWelch]

It's also very nice to make your own stuff when you don't really fit store stuff without altering it first

[@arianadefalco7861]

ugh im jealous, im not allowed to have a sewing machine bc i forgot how to sew and my family thinks i wont stick to it

[@oliviaharvey5753]

Try ironing the zipper teeth away from the tape before sewing an invisible zip-you get super close to the teeth on the first go! LOVE this channel, Wendy!!

[@belindacoba5158]

Interesting...🤔

[@diananguyen3637]

My mom does this! She’s a professional tailor/seamstress. She taught me this technique and it really helps sewing close to the zipper teeth! :)

[@oliviaharvey5753]

@@diananguyen3637 It's a game-changer!

[@CoraleenWaddell]

Gurl you are so KYEWWT!!! These turned out great!

[@RockersDontBlink]

The song at 13:07 is called Pearl Magnolia by Alexander Lewis, Brasstracks, Armani White, and BXRBER - You're welcome

[@SweetyKimmo]

Love the dresses, however I'm a bit confused as to how you went from draping to actually sewing? I would have loved to see a bit more on the pinning process of Julia and maybe some more explanation on how to then turn it into a pattern. Nevertheless really enjoyed the video!

[@9gaglover321]

Me too, she explains way to fast and skips certain steps

[@solr91]

If you have trouble with that I would recommend attempting something more simple, these dresses after all are made to fit her, so if you're not familiar with making/modifying your own patterns you'll give your self a headache (and heartache) for sure

[@9gaglover321]

@@solr91 yes that is true, its just so unfortunate that i am excited to watch and hopefully recreate her videos, but then she always brings out her patter piece. I would love to know from her, what measurements are needed to make a pattern piece

[@solr91]

@@9gaglover321she says at the beginning of the video she's working on that, we'll have to be patient! if you don't want to wait check her video about cloning your clothes, if you have a dress you like the fitting of you can copy and modify it.. that's usually what I do, too lazy to make all the measurements and make my bodice 😂

[@thikhocandy]

Sometimes I deliberately put you on so i can fall asleep. Your voice is so soothing 😌 And you're the reason my sewing has improved too. Love you Wendy 🌼♥️

[@GreekGirl258]

13:16 wendy: "who is best dressed?" me: her name is actually ashley

[@withwendy]

Lol I can’t believe I didn’t connect that! Love her vids 😍

[@Aly_Insanity]

OMG I knew I couldn't be the only one to think about her instantly xD

[@scullcandy4948]

These are so beautiful I can’t believe people this talented exist-

[@ain551]

I ADORE HOW CALM YOU ARE IN THESE VIDEOS LIKE I WOULD BE FLIPPING TABLES EVERY OTHER MINUTE

[@ain551]

anyways, i LOOOVEEE the material of the darker fabric. love the way it falls on the body

[@cristyannao2204]

wendy deserves so so so much more love!! been here since diy wedding dress days 🥺🤧

[@withwendy]

I love you!! Thanks so much for being here!!

[@acmulhern]

Can I just applaud how clean and professional your stitching looks.

[@meeravalpo]

Hey Wendy! I’m a fashion major and the way we were taught to sew in invisible zippers was to first take the zipper and press the teeth! The teeth of the invisible zippers curl a bit to help hide it better, but it’s not always easy to sew close enough to the teeth because of this. I unzip it and flip it right way facing down and the use the tip of my iron to flatten that curve near the teeth so it’s laying as flat as possible. Then when you use your zipper foot it’s easier to get closer to the teeth. Hope this helps!

[@FangToh]

OH WOW I MADE IT IN THE SAME DAY I loved that dramatic music while trying to flip the straps 😂 THAT BABY BAG

[@janegekway1771]

"It's not listening to gravity" 😂😂

[@nychigo]

The straw flipping tube is really smart, thanks for the new info!!

[@eppicNESSSS]

It’s the iridescent for me !! The drape the color the knit fabric and the way is hangs is all just 😙👌 chefs kiss

[@ooseriioo]

Wendy, your tube flipping method SAVED ME. Thank you!!

[@ellipszilonq]

I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to hear centimeters in a sewing video :D

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

The shimmer is hands down the winner!! You did good Lady. As a suggestion BLEND the two methods. Drape where you need to (figuring out the shape of the front), then do pattern making where you need to (the rest of the dress) Its fun sewing with you!!

[@ceebeegeebee]

The darker color is AMAZING.

[@giocrew1]

Straw technique blew my mind!!!

[@withwendy]

Was so good I made sure I would have a straight straw for next time 👌

[@bartinaj6991]

I love how dedicate you are to your work.

[@maliarnedillo4983]

They ended up so niceeee loved them. The dark one is so cooool my favorite

[@LarissaJ29]

I like the dark, tighter one more because I love the texture of the fabric and its sheen as well as they way it hugs the body! Well done

[@brandycewonderland1497]

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I absolutely adore that silver dress!!! Oh my gravy it's beautiful!

[@ruby4475]

These dresses are amazing! You and Julia are so talented. I wish I had a sewing machine. You make everything so clear and easy to understand and your voice is so nice to listen to :3

[@tinkerbellrox96]

omggg “favorite girl” playing in the background! 💗💗💗 loveee that song

[@KaleyRaw]

From a professional pattern maker: I cringed, I laughed and I cringed some more, but mostly, I applauded your bravery and dedication. You are an example for people to dare and try. Learning from our mistakes is the best way. And your sense of humour, how you don't take yourself too seriously, is the cherry on top!

[@JennsCorner777]

Hi, may I ask how you became a pattern maker? I'm about to take a course on sewing and dressmaking and would love to know how to professionally make patterns.

[@KaleyRaw]

@@JennsCorner777 : Hi Jenn. I studied it in Paris, some 30 years ago. The method was extremely technical which I loved. Unfortunately I wouldn't know of current schools to recommend to you.

[@TaylerVanover]

That blue dress is stunning!!

[@joytato]

aaaaaa wendy watching this after just finishing the final hems on my wedding dress!!!! you were a huge inspiration for embarking on it and altho the final product isn’t great lol but i don’t regret the toil one bit(_:

[@divyamarak4173]

@withwendy if so just to make things simple you can make the strips on bias and beforehand attach a stitch and keep the thread long and stitch it keeping the thread inside and when done you can just pull the thread to turn inside out and cut half a cm just to fill up the strip .Much love from my part and keep doing what you love doing the most . ❤️

[@niahernandezlove2194]

i love the way you edit your videos. your personality is so sweet and kind. you are beautiful for that!!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

You can get an invisible zipper foot that gets you stitching closer to the coils than an regular zipper foot does. Beautiful dresses. I like the champagne colored one the best. I think it’s the fabric as well as the color. Thanks for sharing.

[@MicaRayan]

Looking so endearing, I love that you make the miniature from paper as aid to get the proper shape, EFFECTIVELY! I've never think of that. It's like model in architecture

[@الخيّاط-ع7ص]

When I saw you cutting the dress on the floor I remembered my early days learning sewing, I liked the video❤❤ 👌 More sparkle

[@phoenixfreefall]

As soon as I saw the fabrics, I was so happy they were getting cowled. They are perfect for these dresses!

[@Kittykatkat30]

I honestly just find these videos super satisfying and calming I just love listening to Wendy haha

[@alanatakeuchi3041]

I love the draping of the cowl and overall length in the champagne dress and the fit and fabric of the grey, so aspects of both. Awesome job

[@ooseriioo]

Wendy, you look FABULOUS in those finished dresses!!

[@GoddessArami]

I love this style of chaotic sewing 🥰🥰

[@silindilemahlobo6434]

Can i take this moment and thank wendy for making this video , ive been waiting for this tutorial for the longest time. Thank you so much i wanna try and sew this this dress.

[@kaylanwallace6986]

Anyone else think she’s just stunning in those dresses 😍😍😍 (also very informative)

[@jinslipbalm6015]

"If you've watched at least two videos at this point stop lurking" - I feel called out lol Okay it really is time to finally subscribe

[@nathalia1504]

omg im so so glad you did this tut because i’ve had my eyes on that color shift dress for MONTHS!!!!

[@marinab623]

Can you please tell me where it's from? would be great! :) it's so beautiful

[@melissaflores4047]

I love the loose look for the pattern method but for the draping method I love how it fits and hugs your body ! So cute

[@jessicadoan9261]

Oml. Wendy and Julia are so friggin talented. We stan ❤️

[@rachelblum4]

That champagne color is so gorgeous and flattering 😍

[@rachaelmow]

That champagne color looks sooooo good with your skin tone!

[@killjoytales]

From the deaf and hard of hearing community: please, please, pleasee enable captions c:

[@cheekmouse6407]

I think she put up captions now (if you don't know)...

[@princesssoybean]

Very sad, KZbin is removing close captioning in September. Very ableist. Then there will be some only automatic simulated captions😭

[@drowsiella]

Soraya Smiles why would they do that?! this makes me angry. although, maybe youtubers could do something similar to tiktokers and add their own cc in the actual video?

[@recluseren]

sad to hear they are disabling captions. I'm not hard of hearing, but I tend to watch videos muted with captions on, and I think the automated captions system itself is ridiculously biased to promote American content. I watch some creators with thick British and African accents, and the captions are almost never accurate. If Google translate can understand accents, why can't the captions ? KZbin is so shady

[@salomew-l3897]

@@princesssoybean what the hell?? nOOO i hate this captions are my life..

[@SareBear2000]

These dresses are beautiful! I love the sleekness of the beige one and the pleated drapes on the multichrom dress

[@leslindelgado6124]

That shimmer dress is amazing. Oh my God! 🤩

[@madisonann7114]

I really love the tighter blueish one you made❤️

[@Yankeeshany]

I don't know how I got here but this is so fascinating I can't stop watching. Go Wendy!

[@dimafakherdine9208]

I mean who is disliking the vid like in watched and enjoyed, 80 vids of her in 3days and she really taught me how to sew I love u Wendy

[@sg.melttt]

I LOVE YOU WENDY!! your tutorials always amaze me. you’re so talented! i’ve made some projects inspired by yours recently💗

[@jozefinalutz1112]

Wait, why was the comment added 8 hrs ago, but the video 2 hrs ago? Or is my yt just tired

[@azizicuddles9091]

Love this video. I love to sew too and i just recently learned a tip about zippers that may help! It is easier if you sew the seams together first with around a half inch seam allowance. Then fold the seams outward and place ur zipper in the center. Sew as close to the zipper as possible and then remove the stitches that attached the seams together. Your zipper closure will truly be invisible! This tip helped me loads!

[@Ayanatheprojector]

I absolutely loved these dresses my favorite I can’t even really pick but if I haddddd to would be the sparkly shorter one. It gives me sassy but still classy. Love the dart you put on the side it accentuates the drape in that area already! Lovely Wendy and julia🥰🥰🥰

[@cecesorrows]

That champagne one is GORGEOUS (so is the grey iridescent one but the champagne one spoke to my heart)

[@VirginiaLeigh_]

I’m a formal wear alterations specialist/ seamstress and a lot of cowl necks I’ve seen I’ve seen weights sewn into them to it flips inside. And I have added little weights, the same kind of circle washer rings that are pretty much the same thing that we use to hold the pattern paper down to cut the fabric.

[@duckieeeortiz3704]

I just wanna say thank you wendy for creating such quality content we learn so much yet we don't even pay a single cent you inspire me so much this series really makes me wanna try sewing

[@howdydamian138]

THESE DRESSES ARE EVERYTHINGGGG

[@tiabean1635]

Ooh, they’re both cute! I love the fit of the drafted one and the duo chrome fabric. The champagne one looks like it could be for a nice dinner, the duo chrome one for a night out :)

[@dandibambi]

Ahh Wendy I love how relaxing your videos are ☺️ You’re one of my main inspos!!

[@KailaDanielleOnline]

oh my gosh i love your channel you've grown so much in the past few years! you inspire me to keep up with my own channel :)

[@itsyagirlvicku]

Oh lawd I was thinking of trying to make a cowl neck top and this is not how I thought cowl necks were done 😂 You've probably prevented me blowing money on a project that was doomed to fail and a whole lot of hours of me sitting frustrated (/on the brink of a nervous breakdown) in front of the sewing machine. Thanks!

[@SalmaMoatazmohamed]

girl, you look soo beautiful in both of the dresses love you soo much

[@tnknk_]

both dresses are _GORGEOUS_

[@BehindTheBeautyUnfiltered]

Love these dresses! Julia and you make a good team.

[@ale9andro]

Oh My God the hard WORK put into this 💯

[@Miafjdd]

the dark dress looks so goood omg love it!!

[@tissuepaperbutterfly]

You can get an invisible zipper foot! I just got one and it's changed everything! Mine has a small hole in which the needle goes through, you can get different ones though, just look them up! xx

[@girliebalisco3251]

I'm a new subscriber and have been binge watching wendy's videos and can I just say, her voice is deep but the most gentle, calmest, the most airy, and just the most relaxing. I feel like even if she's gonna read me a horror novel, I would still fall asleep soundly 😂

[@clintjohnyambao6245]

This channel really pulls me to pursue my wanting to do sewing. Love this channel.

[@KatisBags]

I like the champagne color dress. I think it came out perfectly!

[@parrisj]

You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing how you make the paper pattern because I have been trying to make a cowl neck dress for a lonnnngg time and now I understand it a lot better

[@usuitakumi1523]

Okay so that dark coloured fabric looked too damn good!!!

[@fobitbswo]

the shimmer one! im in love

[@sebastiantingle2970]

WENDY!! First off this is amazing, second off, PLEASE try to make your own version or style of the TikTok strawberry dress! I think you’d do such an awesome job!

[@katieeckler7543]

Wowwwww I was totally lost because this just seems too complicated for me to ever be able to successfully execute with my current sewing skill set but you totally killed this!! Absolutely stunning. I love the gray dress

[@AlexaLink]

the draped one wow 🔥

[@trishk9169]

Both the dresses have a different vibe to them, they voth look stunning !!

[@Bamboo_gong]

Love the shiney stretchy material!

[@honeypotfilms6066]

THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT THAT GOES INTO THESE VIDEOS... dang wendy you’re amazing - honeypot films

[@JPH0922]

A few great protips with cowls made with silky fabrics is to double up on lining to give the drape more body. A crepe de chine works well as a interlining. Also stretching the fabric as you sew the seams together will lay on your body more smoothly.

[@camilamenezes5088]

can't choose they're both SO GREAT

[@annasmith4236]

i LOVE the darts on the grey dress!

[@Maloup44]

The beige one suits you sooooo good! Love it

[@kvmackay]

Grey cowl neck one is amazing!!

[@shivania_1580]

For the invisible zipper, you can use the zipper foot for a basting stitch but you need a specific invisible zipper foot to get really close to the ridges :)

[@saramcmican]

these are flawless! you look amazing. champagne is my fav

[@kaylabaylabae]

Both looks are SO amazing but I think the draped dress is my favorite!!