I sewed a dress WITHOUT using a pattern! MODEST DRESS INSPO

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So . . . I may be crazy, but I tried sewing a dress without even looking at a pattern. That's right. I took a modest dress and copied it all on my own! Come along with me and see if it was a smashing success, or just a waste of time! As always, don't forget to subscribe if you like to follow the adventures of Megan Fox as a Mennonite mom of two kids 2 and under!
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[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I'm getting questions about my Fit Bit and it's gold band. So here are the links: My Fit Bit: amzn.to/39szV5g My Gold Fitbit Band: amzn.to/2Q5V51B

[@tebersole]

Has the gold color chipped/wore off the band? I bought a similar one from Amazon and the color started chipping off and now doesn’t look so nice.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I've had it for at least 2 years and it still looks great!

[@tebersole]

Thanks, good to know! I’ve only had mine about 6 months, but I know not all Amazon products are created equal!

[@donnasdigressions]

Well, I've been sewing for 50+ years and never thought about using cheap wrapping paper for pattern making, and knives as weights! You are so smart and have such great ideas, Megan. I so enjoy watching you!

[@chuppachups9939]

Megan : makes a dress in 2 hours *very easy, nice pattern, pretty fit* Me : try to make a dress. 1 week later : this is a splendid potatoe bag 😅

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

haha! You're so funny! So sorry you wasted a week!

[@Christy6000]

Lol I’d do the same thing.

[@moggtina]

😂😂

[@chuppachups9939]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked well, I didn't know at first, but believe me a potatoe bag can be really handful, I don't want this haute couture to be wasted. It's a unusable dirty clothing bag for now, and it's prettiest that the clothing inside 😅😂 thanks for your reading Megan !

[@j.pjotrovskiy5956]

😂😂

[@SixBlindKids]

Megan, you ARE the proverbs 31 woman! You most certainly did teach us something- lots of things in fact! I could never use a pattern, either, but I never attempted CLOTHING- only home decor. Big difference! You are amazing! 😊😉❤❤❤

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Hey, that if fun and saves money too!

[@mariabeachy6008]

Fletcher saying mama so cute,

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I know! Melts my heart!

[@pickledpenguinsomerset8248]

I'd love it if you could do more sewing blogs. Please. 😊

[@neahughes1579]

I highly recommend getting a rotary cutter and mat! Cutting knit fabric with scissors tends to make it wonky. You can cut it super straight without it getting stretched if you use a rotary cutter.

[@AnimewithAnab]

Nea Hughes where can I find one? Other than online ?

[@mollyl8704]

@@AnimewithAnab walmart has the same ones the craft stores do but cheaper. Honestly though I do not like mine, but I think its because I need fabric weights and a bigger mat but the mats are not cheap

[@AnimewithAnab]

@@mollyl8704 thank you so much ! I’ll check out Walmart!

[@carolberubee]

Fletcher is a doll! I'm not into sewing, but I can appreciate your creativity and ingenuity.

[@friedayoder2419]

I loved watching this video! The dresses turned out 👌🏻! A tip from me- once you have your pattern exactly right take a piece of fabric that you don’t want to use (old double knit is perfect 😂) and make your pattern out of fabric. It’s stays put and you can leave your kitchen knives in the drawer. 😉 Seriously, you can cut a dress in less than half the time. Great video, as always.

[@thespicyrose]

Megan, you have no idea how much I appreciate this tutorial. You’ve demystified sewing for me. I’m diving in! I’ll post my progress on social media and will tag you.

[@beckijameson3844]

Ooo! I'm thinking reversible dress with that doubleknit!

[@laurengrynowicki3974]

Becki Jameson same!

[@Knitterbug]

Baseball sleeves = Raglan sleeves. 😉 You are stinking adorable. I’m not a big dress person, but every time I see these I think I want to make and wear dresses.

[@conniedeshazo3031]

Lauren Walker love the glasses

[@petro3441]

Girl you are a pro.the dresses looks super smart and i must say the neckline of the first one looks nice in that shape

[@marysimpson8457]

My mom harped on me about the same exact thing...."don't ever cut anything but fabric with your sewing scissors"! I have to keep mine hidden away, because the cheap dollar store ones for paper and crafts always seem to go missing.

[@gmamary47]

Megan, this made me think of my grandmother. She would cut patterns for everything. I'm in my 70's so that was a long time ago. I'm sure she couldn't afford a pattern if there were any. Thanks for the memories. I love you I can do it attitude about so many things. Good job.

[@jenniferriske1328]

I am a sewist. I have so much fabric and not enough time to sew it all. I'm so excited to see your pattern/dress.

[@amberp5207]

My husband and I just took the plunge and purchased a sewing machine. We really don’t know what we’re doing. I’ve never used a sewing machine in my life but I would love to b able to start making my 1 year old daughter her dresses. Your dress turned out great! Thank u so much for the inspiration!!

[@bobbiegoocharan925]

I’ve been sewing since I was 7 and I’m 62 ...I. Think it’s great that you are taking the initiative to learn to sew...Great job!

[@connie5768]

I had to smile when I saw that you had a double knit, because that's what we wore in the seventies. I think we had to dry clean it, it was hot, and a bit spongy. The second dress turned out so cute! Love that you use household items to hold down your fabric.

[@Doctorporkypig]

I love your sewing tutorials. I work as a seamstress and I saw your other video a couple months ago and made a mustard colored one. It took only an hour and I made a matching sash for a headband or belt. I have worn it so many times, I just absolutely love your dress pattern. I am going to make another one in a more summer friendly fabric !

[@daphvan3265]

I’m so impressed with your skills. It was very inspirational!

[@janice9760]

I recently made my first dress, and it’s so exciting to make my own clothes!!! I find it rather fun. I used McCall’s pattern 7349, and it was easy. Hobby Lobby and Joann Fabrics have certain pattern brands on sale for $2 every few weeks. I pretty much taught myself. KZbin videos are super helpful when unsure of something 😊

[@lynnlewis5728]

The final dress you sewed together looked awesome you did a great job😁

[@sarahdeason493]

Megan, This was so much fun ... I was on pins & needles ( ha, ha) waiting for the outcome ... Great job ! ! U have definately inspired me ❣

[@terryrice6282]

My mother taught me to sew. She used news paper for making patterns and butter knives just like you are doing. Brought back many memories. I need to start sewing again. Thank you very much. I just found your video today.

[@karin0963]

I am so impressed, and I love the fabric!! I am inspired!

[@alisonbrandon9059]

Your dresses turned out so cute! My favorite pin holder is a free magnetic tool dish that my husband picked up from harbor freight. It’s the best holder and pin picker-upper :)

[@marshaclark4901]

You are delightful! I use to work with Amish/Mennonite people in a local, large farmers market. Watched your “Hater” video. Constructive criticism is worth the pruning. Keep up the good work.! You are so inspiring in a world being geared apart. She you in Heaven! 💕

[@emaleegraf5791]

oh my this turned out so well!!!! how exciting that you were able to replicate a favorite!!! I would LOVE if you gave us the run down on how you adjusted the neckline to make it tighter !

[@annjohnson543]

Great job, Megan! It's easy to do once you work out all the bugs isn't it? Looks great!

[@wendybutler1681]

That scissors rule is etched in stone. Fabric shears are for fabric ONLY. And sometimes hair.

[@wendybutler1681]

That's a raglan sleeve. Love making them, love wearing them.

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

What a good idea to use wrapping paper to trace the pattern! Thanks.

[@tawnytuppence5573]

Hi Megan! I used the neckline video you referenced to finish a dress today, and it worked perfectly! I left a comment on her video. The first modest dress video you made inspired me so much that I made a dress from it, but I couldn’t figure out the neckline, so I repurposed the fabric for something else. Today I used a dolman-sleeve type “pattern” I made from a favorite shirt and a favorite skirt silhouette, and that combined with the neckline tips made the pattern work so PERFECTLY that I’m going to make a couple more summer dresses. Thank you so much for inspiring me! I’ve never been able to follow professional pattern, and this type of method speaks my language! I think your sewing videos are my favorite. Thanks again, Megan!!!

[@laurahackett7045]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, and you may already know this, but tracing paper is amazing for making patterns because you can lay it on top and see the seams beneath. I use it for regular patterns from the store as well so that I can make multiple sizes from the pattern and don't have to cut the original pattern. You can get huge rolls of it online fairly inexpensively.

[@wilmawagler5058]

Very talented. I love dresses too. Some are so comfortable others not so much. My daughter sews all her dresses and most of her 2 little girls, it is an art!

[@belinda_c219]

We'll done!! I've been sewing for many years but you have given such good ideas.. And you are Soo right about not using the fabric scissors for cutting paper ..

[@antmaymay]

Super impressed! Dress looks great!!! Good job!

[@mamaj8810]

i love the darker material, so very nice, good job!

[@brigittedossor8167]

No judging at all. Just simply perfect

[@sheilajaroniewski1297]

Loved the video. I am hesitant to do a dress without a pattern, however you’ve inspired me to just do it. Thank you. On a side note Pins in your mouth are soooooo dangerous. Was watching another channel and she was talking about a friend who was holding pins in her mouth and started laughing and got a pin lodged in her throat, requiring surgery. I have not put a pin in my mouth since.

[@Adventures_in_AK]

I know you made this dress almost 3 years ago but my goodness it's so pretty! I just recently started dressing in more dresses/skirts and I've been looking for ideas as to how to make them myself not only for myself but my little girls. This is great!

[@mssandybeach1]

I love to sew and I tell you me and the seam ripper are very close friends..:) I love the dress. You go girl. The lil ones are adorable.!

[@jaxgrande7727]

So my mom just shared your Ch with me today, and I am so so happy! As a Christian it’s so hard to find good styles so I want to start making my own dresses. Thank you! So much 🥰♥️

[@rebekahmui]

I find that making a neckband from a strip the same fabric but 80% of the size of the neckline works best so it doesn't gape. Your second one looks perfect! Fun.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yup..that's what I did. Laid perfectly!

[@mlm7598]

You did a fabulous job and you'll be whipping a new outfit out each week or so. Also you can make the children little shorts or dresses for summer with the left over or even toss pillows. The way you go about it is exactly I do when coping an already made garment for large items I make and don't have a pattern and I wing a lot especially cutting on the bias to ease neckline trims etc. to fit correctly. The things you can make for your home decor you want are as easily made and I think you would love to add that to your "fun time". Don't worry about having too much fabric, it comes in handy for gifts for others as well and when you consider the cost of yardage in the store as opposed to at a yard sale etc.......please let the guilt go, as you are saving tons of money. I admire you and cheer you on every bit. We all started somewhere and you are starting out just right and the biggest advantage is that you don't let things stump you, you work at the answer. You're going to be a great seamstress! Blessings and enjoy your sewing time, it can be so relaxing and a place to listen to music or audio books. Enjoy !!!!!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes, I find it relaxing too!

[@mlm7598]

​@@MeganFoxUnlocked Also, I save all scraps and make the children little pillows or bunnies or just little things they can carry themselves, it's a treasure to them. Pin cushions are fun as well, and always very handy and handy for a gift. The skies the limit! Enjoy, relax and have fun while being thrifty and industrious! :-) Best of fun to you!!

[@erikahand7957]

Thanks so much for these instructions! My 12-year-old was able to create a wrapping paper pattern and sew a dress using a favorite shirt and extending it down and out. What a great skill to have! Many thanks!

[@lindasegraves6207]

Megan first does Josh compliment your dresses, not always homemade? I love the print and style of the small black print. It looks so cute on you. You are so talented. TFS

[@amysweettea446]

WOW! I’m a lot older than you and never considered what you just did but I am going to try! It’s so hard to find the perfect fit that when you do you want it in every conceivable color pattern etc....I found your channel by accident and I am really enjoying it. I’m originally from New York and we would go to Hershey in the summers so it’s nice to see your part of the country again!

[@charliegluck2452]

This is sew GREAT!! I’m Apostolic and i am really looking for Mennonite/Amish style clothing. BY THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!! The wrapping paper and in another video you used news paper!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad i found you thank you!!!!

[@tamaragarner6769]

You always teach me something. I'm 70 and love learning

[@amelia-ireneinpdx2613]

I never thought of using gift wrap to make a pattern out of it. I do have a four pc pattern that I like to use with a knit material - front back & neck facings. The sleeves are a part of the dress pieces & I have length of my dresses below my knees. Depending on the material, I can also have the dress sub as a slip under skirts to give a different look or under another dress so it looks like a shirt under & preserves modesty as most store bought dresses are cut too low for me. This old Mennonite senior isn't comfortable with showing a lot of skin - or tight fitting clothes showing all the lumps & bumps of an old body.

[@annedyer6842]

Truly inspirational! I have a tunic top that I've worn so much and haven't been able to find a replacement. You've motived me to want to make myself another one. Thank you! 🙂

[@deborahgraham6112]

Look at you!!! You are so talented!

[@lmmartin959]

That part of doing the sewing on the wrong side-- that's totally ME. My seam ripper is my best friend! Good job, Megan!

[@carolynhiscock9457]

The dark dress looks like a great fit ...well done .

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Hi Megan, the dress looks so good! I taught myself to sew but my skills are very basic, haha! You’ve inspired me! ~ Jennifer

[@janhoover8189]

You need to market this pattern! It’s super cute :)

[@juliaspinchevska718]

Hi Megan👋☺️ Every week I wait for your new vlog🤗I wish it could be more often... God bless you 🙏 Greetings from Ukraine ♥️🇺🇦🙂😉

[@janiceyoder621]

Wow. So glad for you that it turned out! With 4 growing girls at my house, I'm constantly adjusting patterns to fit us and it's so rewarding to get the right look and fit. Love the wrapping paper tip.

[@susanmazzanti5643]

The right side is the one you want it to be. Pattern weights are whatever you use to hold the pattern on the fabric. I remember knives being used when I was a small child. This grandma says keep going girl. You got this.

[@918melissa]

My Mum bought me a sewing machine for Christmas years ago ..... I must give it a whirl! This was a lovely video Megan, thanks again for a refreshing and relaxing watch xxx

[@918melissa]

P.S. Both dresses were SO CUTE! Amazing talented Mummy alert!

[@sara5750]

I felt your pain in having to use that seam ripper. I'd hate to confess how many times I've had to myself! Good job on the dress.

[@LynetteYoder]

Love the end result!! Go you!!!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Hey thanks for watching busy lady!

[@944gemma]

I’m loving tour videos.

[@dotgoodwin4312]

Your dress is so cute. Good job!

[@debbiewoods4232]

Megan you are so industrious! I'm super impressed❤

[@gailrhodes2859]

You did great. My mom use to do this!! I would see a dress in a store window and we would go pick our fabric and she would use news paper to cut the pattern out. It would always end up cuter than the one in the store so I did it for my daughter as well. You did such a great explaining it

[@whitneypea]

This was really fun to watch!! Those dresses came out beautiful!

[@SylviaPenguin]

I am learning to sew clothes, but I am still a very beginner learner. Working on a skirt which still takes a long time for me making, but I am taking it step by step, and learning from some older women who are giving sewing lessons at the church I attend to. I do would love making dresses which are similiar to what you make. Simple dresses yet still can be used for festive days. ;-) :-)

[@karenswartz8280]

Oh sister, you’ve not seen a fabric hoarder! My mom was a quilter, and when we closed her house after she passed away, we found 3 bureaus full of fabric, and 10 tubs full of fabric, along with countless boxes of notions and finishings. We also found 6 WIP (works in progress), which my sister has been diligently finishing and giving to family members. We never knew! I should also add that the bulk of her fabric came from Mennonite owned fabric stores in either Shiloh Ohio or Shipshewana Indiana.

[@MoonPhaze5]

I really like tone-on-tone fabrics, but i havent found very many options.

[@OMGitsaClaire]

Using mom’s fabric scissors for paper crafts was like the cardinal sin of childhood. It was the thing you got in the most trouble for and never really understood why it was bad. But now I’m an adult who sees and I understand. I inherited my sewing scissors from my grandma (they’re vintage 1970’s ones that say JC Penney really big on the side but they still work really well) and I guard them with my life.

[@carolberubee]

I got punished for using the wrong scissors. Never made that mistake again. Lol.

[@moggtina]

I bought some Gingher scissors and have warned my entire family to not touch them or use them 😂 I take a sewing class and I’m so scared of losing them that I take some cheaper ones I have instead! Your vintage scissors sound beautiful!

[@emmahall2043]

I love this idea. Great if you have a favourite piece of clothing but want various colours/patterns, or it's no longer sold in stores. I wish fabric in this country (U.K) was less expensive then I would definitely sew more often. Your dress looks amazing and I did learn something :) Will have to give this a go sometime.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Just curious. What do you pay for a meter of fabric in the U.K.? I try to stay under $5-7 a yard. But sometimes I find stuff for $2-4.

[@emmahall2043]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked It depends on the fabric of course but I have spent around £8 (roughly $10) on a meter but that was basic patterned cotton it has been a while since I bought fabric though.

[@theparksfamilyhomestead3728]

I love finding vintage dresses and trying to make them without a pattern. Id love to start a modest dress clothing business, where I make to order dresses!

[@ItchyMilk]

Please do, it's so hard to find modest dresses. Especially if you're tall.

[@theparksfamilyhomestead3728]

Yes it is! I am 5'10 and its hard to find well fitted clothes

[@PDN11141]

I pressed like because you immediately cheered me up!

[@thebrodabode73]

This was an awesome video. I've been sewing since I was 8 and now I am, ummm, old! I've never tried to cut my own pattern but I now you have encouraged me to do so. Awesome job girl. Thank you.

[@taniakilian4175]

This was excellent. I taught myself to sew a little about 2 years ago. I have 2 dresses that I adore, and I have been thinking how much I want to replicate them too. I was planning to use them as a pattern and do what you did today. Now you have totally inspired me. Thank you!!

[@erinkimmel9479]

I love that you showed yourself trying something new and the ups and downs. I am trying to learn how to sew myself, I always have such a hard time finding t-shirts that fit right, I never thought of making one myself. I mostly only sew for home decor. I think I may make a t-shirt based on one I already have, what a great idea!

[@carolwood3665]

Megan, ,, I loved watching this video. I reminded me so much of how my Mom made us dresses, using the dress we loved over and over. Thanks for sharing

[@vickylongcrier2376]

I am so impressed with your skill! I am an experienced quilter and made some of my own clothes when I was younger but never attempted without a pattern. You made it seem easy so, I may attempt it since I don't like most of the patterns today. I have made PJ pants but gave up and purchased a pattern. Thanks for sharing this fantastic video!

[@shawneeheltsley8534]

Awesome job Meghan!!

[@kathleeneggert9342]

For the double-knit material dress, I thought perhaps you could fix the neckline that is too wide with the reverse of the material. I don't sew much, but when I saw the darker dress on you with the more modest neckline, I figured the fabric would lay flatter than lace or ribbon. Love your videos!😍

[@babycakes8434]

Omg! Your baby is soo precious🥰😍🤩

[@emilypointer6284]

Love your trick with the knives!

[@denisekorver2047]

Great job on the dresses! Glad I'm not the only one that uses knives for weights! 😉

[@julieheth2475]

Wow Megan, nice job, the dress looks really nice on you. Thanks for sharing.

[@avibonn5724]

Great video Megan. I like seeing your process. I'm a long time experienced sewer and what you did is impressive. You are much more than a beginner sewer. The first knock off usually needs some tweaking and can take several attempts. You got it right on the second try. Kudos to you! Show us more of your sewing.

[@Ellisclanof5]

More sewing videos!!!! I love this. You’re so personable and entertaining to watch. I enjoy your honesty with the seam ripper too… If you want to sew, you’d better know how to undo when necessary! 💜 I would love for you to show us a make for your kids! May you and your family be so incredibly blessed-always.

[@WandaKay4u2c]

Butter knives!!! Brilliant! Thank you Megan!

[@lynngiesbrecht6951]

I think a reversible dress would be awesome on the double knit

[@jessicajones5199]

I want to buy fabric and make a dress now. You have inspired me

[@patchambers8085]

You are such a sweet little gal and I LOVE you ideas! Thank you!

[@janicebone6191]

Megan, what a clever dressmaker you are... well done a tip---if you want to make a neckline smaller, play around with pins and put in a dart each side of the neckline---I do this if a Tshirt neckline is too low... Congratulations, its fab!

[@ammoannie]

Thank you for sharing... the dress turned out great.

[@LADHP]

You have a wonderful talent! 😊 I've tried to make my own dresses and they end up being a faily everytime because I still have a mommy tummy. Years ago, I started a "sexy apron", and it was COMPLICATED! I spent quite a bit of time on it, it was coming along nicely, and then I get pregnant and put that sexy thang in the back of the closet, unfinished! Lol! I could never wear it now!

[@caldrm1]

I'm impressed! Your dress turned out so cute! Great job.

[@beth5676]

You're AWESOME...Dont let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Awww, that's the sweetest!

[@andream5235]

Wow! I'm impressed! It's great that you can make beautiful things for very little money and not too much time, either!

[@amandalehnertz7319]

I love that you used your knives as paper weights. 😆 You seem rather knowledgeable about fabrics. I would love to see a video explaining more about apparel fabrics.