It's Not a Wrap Pinafore - It's an Adjustable Split-Side Dress!

Bring on the adjustable clothing: split side skirts, split side pinafores, and finally, a split side dress!
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[@Misty_Murphy]

Please. Please. Please. Put it on the list!!! That dress looks like it would be perfect for mothers that are nursing or pumping. Take it from a mom that had to give up because there’s almost no clothes (that are in the right price range) that would allow the portable breast pumps to fit under. ❤❤❤

[@memadewardrobe]

I hadn't even thought of the nursing access and it's so true! These adjustable clothes ideas are just so perfect for so many stages of life, without alterations! It's like clothing that's intended to be functional and practical 😂 crazy right?

[@TorchwoodPandP]

Tutorial, yes please!

[@KHomestead]

Man, I hate that you had to give up pumping because of that. Just had my first baby and thankfully I own several button down shirts and dresses already or I'd be panicking. It's so hard to figure out what to wear!! How do you see this dress being breastfeeding friendly? I don't see that. I wouldn't want to unwrap the whole front panel just to access the milk zone 😂

[@Misty_Murphy]

@@KHomestead with how the top completely opens, you can put a small tie on the sides under the sashes for when the dress is open so that you can easily feed the baby without being exposed. I’m a mom of three. The first one got breast feed for a month. The second three weeks. The third came 15 years later than the others and by that time there wasn’t clothes that would work for someone who is plus size without being almost completely exposed. I’m so glad that people like Charlie are putting things out that could really help.

[@Bernergirl2008]

I am pregnant and I 💯 want a pattern for this dress. I may or may not have sent your reel to a maternity pattern designer with the request that you two collab to bring this pattern to life. I have tested for her before and would 💯 test this if y’all did.

[@variablespoon-count]

Absolutely 'Yes, please!' for a tutorial. I alternate between wearing modern undergarments and wearing a corset under my dresses a few times a week as the mood strikes, so a highly adjustable dress like this would be perfection!

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

Yes for more tutorial-ish video! While I got almost everything, there are still things like how did you determine the length of the sash, did you just wrap yourself with measuring tape or was it happy accident that it's perfect length? And if you could try to make version with sleeves that would be cool, because I don't know where they should start and stop so they would actually look like sleeves.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yes to the wrapping myself with a measuring tape! Sometimes, I just use whatever amount of fabric I have left (and usually end up making them way too long) but on this one, I held the tape to my side seam, wrapped it around the back and to the front, added a bit for a knot, and then went off that measurement!

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

@@gettheetothestitchery Oh, so I had correct idea! Thanks for answering!

[@gennamang9280]

A version with sleeves would be *incredible*!

[@angielovett4159]

This one is my favorite ever! Super cute on you!

[@deelorean2956]

Finally! Someone else who understands my, "noooo, not my daylight, give it back!" reaction to fall. (Halloween is the best though, so I guess fall can stay.)

[@steenaca]

I am on team yay Halloween and boo dying of the light too!

[@Nahsaghara]

My brain: 👀 Me, sternly: No! No more new sewing projects until we finish something! This turned out hella cute!

[@sabrinal.nelson6714]

I’m loving this dress so much and want one. Totally hoping you make a pattern. In the meantime, I’ll rewatch and see if I can translate this into my size.

[@MiddlingSewist]

Okay, this is legit glorious!!! It fits you beautifully and the design is chef's kiss! I may actually attempt to pattern this out for myself. Such a creative make! And I must confess, I felt immense relief when you said you prewashed this particular fabric...cotton wovens love to shrink! 😂 So thank you for that memo!

[@RowanTreeArt]

i'm feeling the same way! it's such a cute design and i'm feeling super inspired by how lovely charlie's looks 😄

[@canterbree]

You’ve basically improved the wrap around dress!

[@yochva]

This looks like a fantastic maternity dress! Fully adjustable for all levels of belly.

[@szalaizsofia7019]

I love the fact that whenever I think about construction of how to make something adjustable, think about it for months, and thena video of yours appears out of nowhere which tackles most of my concerns. First with skirts, second with dresses. Now I just have to wait until you make a project about detachable sleeves! 👀

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oooooo you're in my brain, cause you know that project has been on my list for ages! I'll get to it someday...

[@Dwynfal]

That dress is so freaking cute!!! 😍 I love the print and the colourway, and the fact that it's a woven fabric gives it extra polish making it look so professional! I think I prefer it when you just tied it on the back as it shows off that gorgeous front bodice. That said, having the option to tie it either way makes it look like two different dresses. Well done Charlie!

[@PreciousMe]

Wow. This one turned out so adorable! I loved it with it tied in the back. Looked so polished, yet comfy. And you rock the length. Of course, we want more detail as we all want to make our own! LOL. Big Hugs

[@yolandamartinezgarcia8703]

What the heck was Matt doing on the floor? 😂😂😂 I love that dress and definitely we need more. You always make me smile with your chatter. Thanks for all the joy you bring to my life.

[@bittersweet3-]

I think it was, " hi, honey I'm home" action

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Bahahaha we're always rolling around on the floor with the puppy

[@annealdrich3682]

You have inspired me to learn to sew. Loved this dress. Please tutorial!!

[@narlyenatvanya]

This design is so fun! I love the coverage you got on the underarm and that it worked out! I would love a tutorial-ish for this style! I'm very new to sewing but this kind of style would be right up my alley!

[@carolyndann]

Love this dress! Definitely would love a more detailed tutorial 😁

[@LoriPeace]

The dress came out SO COOL! I'm thrilled with the video -- thank you so much for all your kind words. I thoroughly enjoyed partnering with you on this project! And I loved your story at the end -- yes, you ARE a KZbinr, and a very good one at that. 🥰

[@luminariastormreaver]

OMG! You're the artist who created the fabric design? It's such a wonderful color and texture combination! Thanks for partnering with Charlie. Your fabric design plus her dress design creativity are a perfect match for this dress. And I LOVE that you followed up to comment!❤❤❤

[@LoriPeace]

@@luminariastormreaver Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear how much you like my work. ☺ And I agree -- her creativity is outstanding and she did an amazing job on this dress -- I'm a big fan!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Hey Lori! Thank you so much for the beautiful fabric - I love it and so it seems does everyone else! Thank you for gifting me with your beautiful artwork in wearable form!

[@LoriPeace]

@@gettheetothestitchery You are so welcome, Charlie! Thank you for doing such a beautiful job with it. ☺️

[@maryohara1224]

Cool dress and love the look of that fabric. If I were making this dress, I'd definitely make that bodice a little longer and make that skirt 8-10 inches longer. Beautiful job on your lovely dress

[@linettemiller878]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has to put up the hair when I really mean business.

[@glittergoblin]

Violet Beaudelaire move.

[@meg9598]

Love this idea. As a bigger person I would love to make this dress myself in lots of different fabrics so I have clothes that fit me! Please put it on your list for your style of tutorial 😊❤

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

Congratulations!!! You will like the movement you get from the extra bodice length. I need to shorten my front bodice, myself, but a friend needs the length. The whole point of making your own stuff is the power to make things you don’t have to think about while you’re wearing them. No more tugging on stuff to make it feel like it’s looking correct.

[@justme.11]

That fabric is insanely beautiful. This is a magnificent garment.

[@luminariastormreaver]

Charlie, you're such a creative clothing designer and sewist! You seem so fearless when it comes to ✂️ cutting normally, that seeing you hesitate showed how much you valued the gift of fabric. It was completely relatable!❤❤❤

[@AliciaB.]

Genius. I love how 'whole' and elegant the final dress looks. If I understand correctly, you ended up giving it... 3 sets of pockets ? 2 on the inside, plus the smaller ones, and 2 on the outside ? YES TUTORIAL PLEASE

[@amandalouisenicholson3126]

I would love a tutorial! I'd really love to make a thousand of these!!!

[@VelvetWench]

5:10 apologizing to the chair. these moments are what I appreciate about your content. you dont redo or edit it out. the funny silly small moments. Peak! and +1 to the algorithm gods

[@May_Flowers696]

An adorable dress made even better by the fabric print. Gorgeous.

[@user-pk3ej6hp1l]

Best results ever!! That is attractive, flattering and the fabric is perfectly suited to its purpose. Both the shoulder and the length suit you to a T. I wouldn’t change a thing

[@kjmav10135]

I am 63. When I was a kid, we laughed at the thought of 80-year-olds singing “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” in their nursing homes. “No Way!” We thought. “Never gonna happen!” Well, guess what? The music of your youth is the music that stays with you for your entire life. Even in the nursing home. So, yes. Pokerface. Indeed.

[@gravic48]

Your comment about love songs, and what might happen to current songs in 50 years ago, reminded me of a comment made by a stand up comedian at a gig we went to see. Basically he was Staithes case that the time is coming when playing wartime songs in care homes isn't going to cut it anymore because the people in the homes weren't alive during the war, which led to him reflecting on what some of the songs might be playing when our generation (those of us born in the 70's), are in care homes. x

[@sewingroses]

This is fantastic! I’ve been wanting to do something just like this dress for so long but I do not trust my drafting abilities enough. I would love a more in-depth video, whenever you get to it! It would be interesting to know if you could do this with a gathered skirt, or longer? Just different ideas. The dress is gorgeous ❤

[@susanrussell8195]

I got my daughter a split door cover that was clear plastic. She was able to use it almost year around on her balcony door, and she lived in Utah. I would definitely recommend something like it as an easy solution if you don’t want to commit to a dog door.

[@flashqueena979]

Hi there, KZbinr; THAT is adorable! And it's a great success! Love the fabrics at Spoonflower and you are blessed to be gifted this one!

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

❤the print is beautiful, looks almost like a soft denim on screen. And you did a beautiful job on the dress. Definitely make more for yourself.

[@toplectures]

It's fabulous! I would love love love you putting a more detailed tutorial-ish video for this dress on the long list of things you'd like to do :) Just as a nice excuse to go make a few more of these dresses :) I personally much prefer woven fabrics over knit so it certainly would help me finally make myself a few adjustable dresses :) thank you so much for doing this video though, I understand there are you promises for ever getting to a more detailed version so if this ends up being the only one, I'm just glad we have this one ;) Thank you so much, wishing you many many more amazing and creative adventures. (also, I made two splitside skirts based on your video and absolutely love them, so thank you again for those videos too!)

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Aw I love hearing that people are trying the split side skirt! I will definitely get to work on a tutorial for the dress soon - I kinda expected there to be interest, but I always like to wait and see. I'm actually really looking forward to making it, cause I want some more!

[@annettebroomhall8617]

Love watching you. Chaos works for you. A tip for your needles, buy sharps rather than universal ones, for woven fabrics (still the smaller size as needed) and ball point for knits. Makes sewing that much easier with the right needle for the fabric.

[@francesluttermoser234]

This just sounds crazy. I can’t stop watching. Talk about entertaining, this is the definition of entertainment. You are so brave.

[@nickiecarlson1837]

Yes, please! More split side dresses! I’ve been thinking of making one of these for my sister, who is losing weight and changing sizes. I have some ideas but I haven’t done anything yet. It would help a lot to see your construction methods!

[@zythe69akaru]

I absolutely need a tutorial on this one omg this is the exact silhouette I LOVE and can't find any dresses for a decent price that aren't just cheaply thrown together knits! I would legit buy a tutorial/instructions/pattern and make an entire wardrobe of these in different cotton prints!!!! 😭💖😭💖😭💖

[@henriettelinkshanderin1449]

This is such a beautiful dress! I would definitely make one if you make a tutorial.

[@alyssamcaleese6985]

Yes! I'd love a tutorial! It all makes sense until I start trying to math it out for myself.

[@ruthannjones5873]

Absolutely, yes. My elderly mother would find this so easy to put on.

[@Llepidoptra]

This dress is adorable and the fabric is cute but the best part of the video is your story at the end and how happy you were about it :):) what a great milestone, personally and professionally, congratulations!

[@SnowflakeValley]

Yes!! Tutorial please!! Possibly your best make yet? It's super cute! 🥰

[@veronicaaudette7817]

Pleeeeeese longer tutorial and thank you. That dress is so cute 😆 and so many pockets!

[@Lantanana]

Yes, please make a tutorial on that type of skirt/wrap dress! I would like to make one someday and may not be as good at figuring it out as you were!

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

You are fearless! I would have stroked if I cut into anything without a pattern! 😂 The dress is beautiful! You are so young and pretty … the skirt length is perfect on you. And yay! You are a KZbinr! You’ve said it and now it is so! I love watching your channel. Congratulations again on your new home! ❤ Diann

[@danaevans5849]

Possibly my favorite style you made, so far…and I have loved everything!! Yes, on the tutorial please 💚

[@marathorne6821]

The fabric is glorious! Cotton lawn is my favourite fabric type, and this print is amazing 😍 The style looks fab on you. No way would I have the courage (craziness?) to cut straight into precious fabric without making a paper pattern and then a muslin... But it turned out brilliantly. Well done!

[@robinmeadows4758]

OMG! That dress is just so fabulous! I absolutely love the gathered bodice over darts. As an older (68) woman who doesn’t alway wear a bra due to certain physical issues it would be perfect. I wish I could find a bra pattern made that way. Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@lighthseskr]

Absolutely yes on the tutorial. This is so cute and wonderful 💖

[@sueshular9011]

Absolutely love this dress!! Beautiful work, design, and fabric!!

[@debbiethomas3687]

Yes, please, do a more in depth tutorial at some point. I love your videos - you've got me back into sewing clothes again after many years just doing curtains and cushion covers and stuff. The dress looks fabulous on you - and you look great in it.

[@memadewardrobe]

Goodness yes to the tutorial! I am HOOKED! I want to make this and all the variations to this! And that fabric is *seriously* gorgeous and perfect for this dress. *Chefs kiss* This was a fun video! I'm glad I found you!

[@KJayPlays]

Been meaning to ask: have you tried twin needles? They are great for knit as they sew seams while maintaining the stretch of the fabric. They are a much cheaper option before you decide to invest in a serger and are used in a regular sewing machine. Hope you try them - I also love knit and use them a lot. Anyways love all you do 🤍

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Oooh, I had forgotten about them!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh my goodness I still haven't! It's one of those things I keep saying I'll try and then keep forgetting about... gotta tie it into a video so I'll remember!

[@patchyxx]

Im going to cry. Perfect dress. Perfect skirt. No sewing skill and no time for another life-consuming hobby. I already have too many of those. Saving my pennies to commission a seamstress to make several of your dresses 😭

[@fashionmakiroll]

Yes please put it on the list! I want to make my whole wardrobe adjustable!!

[@loverizzato9081]

So very awesome!!! Love to see you settling into your house and making it a home!!

[@thizizliz]

You are totally on target with this one. Good idea for a longer hem in the back, but man, that fabric is perfect for you - I thought it would be too dark but it's lovely and light and summery but with a bolero or shrug would make a great fall dress too. Although here in Joshua tree, it's 81 at noon, so what's with the sweater talk? LOL. Oh - I saw a video of a sewing room that had a wheeled cutting table the same height as her sewing table, but it would also go up against the wall for more space when needed for twirling. She put a cutting matt on it and I think a drawer for cutting implements. Just a thought.

[@kylieholman3877]

Such a beautiful dress! Yes please to a tutorial!

[@rararepelsteeltje]

I love the dress! It looks super cute on you! The pattern and the fabric go really well together! I think I'm gonna try to make something similar 👀 A tutorial would be super helpful! Especially on adjusting the arm hole for sleeves or no sleeves Btw, thank you for taking the time to add/adjust the subtitles. It's really helpful and also just really funny *mouth farts*

[@annecovino1130]

This was a lovely dress. I would definitely love more details. I see so many uses for this dress style. I love split side skirts. So yes: please put it on the list 😊

[@stacyanthony7148]

I love a good ruffle but that was a great call leaving it off. This one falls right under the patchwork dress. 😍

[@Toralya]

I set up the ironing board at the same height as, and right beside my sewing table, so now I can swivel around slightly on my chair and iron seams and folds as I go! Gertie here on KZbin showed me this setup, and I love it! I like not having to get up and also having everything I need right next to me :) Just sharing in case anyone else are bad at ironing when we should lol

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo.... okay that is a fabulous idea. If I don't have to get up, there is way more chance of me actually ironing.

[@stefflcus]

24:39 THIS IS THE EXACT REASON I WAS YELLING "YES" WHEN YOU ASKED THAT AT THE BEGINNING. WE HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE RE: PERFECT BODICES. (Bodiceeees? Bodice... outcomes?? Pff, whatever, let's not pretend I'm any better at learning from my experiences (winging it is never a mistake in our world, right?)). Anyway the important part is it turned out SO WELL and it's LOVELY and looks so good on! You nailed this one--and with woven fabric no less. Another level up! Also important: how relatable your delight at ripping the fabric is. ...Also also: Team Chaos

[@hanapotomova6303]

Yes pleeease, make a tutorial! The dress is sooo flippin´ cute! I just love your videos and your personality in them - and was so happy to hear you saying you were a KZbinr - of course you are, and a great one at that! (Also, relieved to hear you prewashed your fabric 😅 - I don´t do it when I sew handbags and backpacks but for quilts and clothes, I always do...). Keep up the amazing work, Charlie!

[@wendyfurness3352]

I absolutely love this! Love the fabric, love the style. A million percent yes please to a future tutorial. You inspire me.

[@vernieplummer5148]

How did you do that? That dress is so flattering on your figure. The length is absolutely perfect. With that fuller skirt and it ending where it does, it’s just chefs kiss. That fabric is absolutely gorgeous too. Fine work my dear.

[@daxxydog5777]

I’d love to see your bodice block journey and see what you end up designing from it!I love the shorter length. Good call, Matt!

[@ChyarasKiss]

You started tearing the fabric and i was thinking, That sound is so satisfying! Then you said it! LOL!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

To easily make a very narrow hem on a circle skirt, use double fold bias tape. Sew it on the skirt, right sides together , using the fold as your guide for the seam width. Turn the tape to the inside, press, and then top stitch to catch it. You can also press one of the folds open before beginning to allow you to have wider topstitching.

[@lynn858]

I had the same thought. Thanks for posting it!

[@n3rdygrl]

This split side dress is amazing. I need this in my life

[@madebywera5048]

What a beautiful fabric and a great dress! By the way, if you are curious what modern songs played in a retro style (1950s, 1960s) sound like, I highly recommend Postmodern Jukebox :)

[@marshmallowsandtrash]

This has to be my fave creation of yours so far! Might make one for my girlfriend, you inspired me ❤

[@joelledurben3799]

Brilliant! *mentally scanning my fabric stash* Where I live, it's a chilly day that doesn't break 90F, and cotton is always cooler than synthetic knits, so this is a version that I can really copy. Thank you!

[@StrongImaginationA]

According to the darts video by TheClosetHistorian, doing gathering like you did is still doing darts! I'm still very confused about the rest of the construction but I'm super happy for you that it worked out. I'm always learning something from your vids!

[@Rhyzal_]

Noobie sewer here - please put it on the list! Along with whatever you did at the sleeves (the thing you learned from the reel). I couldn't really follow, but a wrap and tie dress feels incredibly forgiving and noobie friendly and I want giant pockets!

[@mewennm4387]

The dress looks very good on you. Spooflower is an interesting rabbit hole because some of the prints are just so stunning but the prices are a little high (and I say that coming from a country where fabric prices are really, really high as a rule) and the widths of their fabric are a little narrow to start with and even worse when you take into account the edges that aren’t printed. I rarely allow myself to be tempted.

[@lynnsaull5723]

Love the dress, you look great in it. The fabric is gorgeous and cotton lawn is very delicate, it’s used to be used for nighties and handkerchiefs.

[@rolandawenting397]

Yes, this is so cute. I have such admiration fof the way you just jump in without a paper pattern.

[@victoriavidaud]

I definitely want to make something like this! About how much fabric do you think this was? Do you think that it is less/more fabric than another similar dress?

[@Belsweetie]

At the beginning of the video she said it was 5 yards; then she said she had about 1 yard left over. And I can't remember if the added ruffle length was from that leftover yard, or already cut out. So you could probably get away with 4 yards if you want it above the knee... but she didn't mention the width of the fabric...

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's correct - I did end up using 4 of the 5 yards! It was 60 inch wide fabric, but because it's the printed stuff from Spoonflower, it has a wide selvage, so a normal 4 yards would probably just be even easier to fit all the pieces on.

[@starbrite6323]

Yes for more tutorial-ish video for me, too! I love your makes, Charlie! I think I have binged them all now, even though I don’t do needlepoint or macrame. 🤪

[@emilysmith2784]

Yes yes yes for a tutorial. I am busty and dart patterns never fit right!! I need to try this but more guidance would be awesome.

[@phantelom484]

Yes please to the tutorial! I'm very much excited for the split-side pants too!! I'm a novice at sewing(I am going at it at snail pace, lol) and your videos are super inspiring ❤

[@xingmei818]

gosh i think this would be beautiful with a ruffle soft sleeve too. gosh i want to make oneeee 😮

[@nixhixx]

100% agree, Fall weather, Summer Sunlight!

[@debbiesnyder4778]

That dress is beautiful!!! I love the material it works for you so well. I’d love to see a pattern and more how you do the actual measurements. Sorry I need a pattern

[@GennG]

Yes, please! another video with a tutorial. I just don't seem able to take measurements of myself and figure things out. You are amazeballs!! But with some actual fabric measurements from you, I might be able to make adjustments and make it work for me. I love this dress! Good call on no ruffle on the bottom (this time).

[@charlarp]

Love the material, it’s gorgeous! The dress is awesome, it is so cute, you should make a longer skirt version to compare.

[@amyrhime6989]

Please add it to the list! Also just wanted to say I really appreciate your detailed captions. Keep up the stellar work!

[@user-sr2bo1hh2t]

Would love a more detailed tutorial for this! Great dress, looks fantastic

[@marymugge1523]

Glad to know I'm not the only one that hates working with dart shaping. This turned out so cute!

[@devorah1961]

Mat trying to avoid the camera 🤣😂🤣😂

[@lynn858]

Thanks for confirming my theory about how to do the ties I found interesting on some pattern I had no intention of purchasing. 👍

[@sandrahiebert4442]

I would love to learn how to make this pattern for myself. Such a cute dress. The bodice would work so well for my shape!!!

[@KlingonPrincess]

Lovely! The fabric is gorgeous! Yes! Make more!

[@SpringStarFangirl]

Split side dress!!! Also, wrangling sleeves onto a split side dress because I want a modest version for myself. Something with minimum half-bicep sleeves.

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

We DO thrive on watching your chaos, Charlie!😂❤😊 Love from the East Coast, Deb

[@twinnish]

I would love to watch this again, or with more details, when I am actually awake. I am trying to wind down from a 22 hour in/out flying visit that my husband made for me from his job.

[@leahholland6272]

Love that method of sewing the shoulder seams!

[@NatS2480]

Love it!! I would love a more detailed tutorial. I don't make dresses, but I'm totally making this one. And I love your dog :)