How to sew a dress

[@mchellemm]

Thank you so much for the amazingly clear and detailed pattern and video. I just finished this dress for my granddaughter and it’s beautiful. I’m 52 years old and this is the first garment I’ve ever sewn since learning to sew a couple of months ago! I’m so proud of myself right now!

[@carinamatei6079]

I love how you explain everything!!! So calm and without hurry. And very clear. I am a total beginner with sewing and I cannot wait to try a lot of the things you made. Thanks a lot!!!

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you for that comment! Makes me happy to hear :) Have fun with your new sewing adventures! Dana

[@tamz0309]

I love this!!! I think I will try this in flannel. It will be super cute paired with a turtle neck and tights for my 6 year old.

[@BethsMom]

I just made this dress today for Easter for my daughter. It looks so good. The lining really adds an element of polish. As a new sewer I’m very proud of myself.

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh that's so exciting and makes me so happy to hear! Good job!! And yes, it's fun to have a lining in there :) Virtual High five! - Dana

[@Lyonfam6]

That is so encouraging! As a new sewer, myself, I am concerned how long this is going to take! How long did it take you?

[@BethsMom]

If I recall, between kids, chores, life etc it took me two days but I think maybe 5 or 6 hours all together.

[@BethsMom]

@@Lyonfam6 I have followed several more of her patterns since then and they are all very simple and nice looking.

[@loispullen4041]

Because of you….i got into sewing baby blankets….burp cloths…bibs!! Now I have a granddaughter 2yrs old n I want to sew cute stuff for her!! 😊

[@lurindaras5632]

I'm making the peplum swing dress that forms part of the pattern for the 5th time now! I watch this video everytime. Thank you again. So helpful. My friends go gaga for the tops my daughter are wearing

[@ivyrao9747]

Love it Dana. Sewing one for my granddaughter as I watch your video. Thank you. xx

[@TheBibliophagist]

Love it, thanks Dana! I'm a novice sewer, but your videos make it so easy to follow along and now I have something else to make for my 6mo girl! 😊

[@gracebock2900]

I'll b 66 this yr n I've never really sewn much except for some half-completed sch sewing work.As I watch u teaching n demonstrating how easy it is to sew that dress, my heart was thumping fast n I visualise myself actually making a homemade dress for my 1yr old granddaughter.Still thinking abt it n hope to make it a beautiful wearable reality!

[@clorenzo4250]

Aloha from Hawaii! Love your videos. You make it encouraging for a novice like me to continue. Mahalo!

[@kellydempsey6313]

I love your tutorials, you take out any anxieties around sewing, you make it seem so easy which made me feel so comfortable trying more and more detailed projects like this dress for my daughters. You inspire me to keep sewing, cant wait to see more videos, keep up the great work 👏 🥰

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Kelly! I'm so happy to hear that! Have lots of fun sewing! Dana

[@tracymuller1559]

I am so thankful for you!!! I just finished the dress and I feel so happy! It's adorable. This is the first time I've sewn anything since home ec class way back in the late 1970's!!! I usually knit, but this was so quick compared to knitting a dress! Again thank you for the pattern and the video makes it doable for someone like me!

[@MADEEveryday]

Aww that is the best!! I'm so happy to hear that! YES. Sewing something and watching it transform from fabric into an actual cute, useful item is so empowering. I'm glad you got to experience that again! I hope you have fun sewing more projects. Thanks for sharing Tracy! :) - Dana

[@lisamariemonahan]

Hello from Pflugerville! :D I can't tell you how much I appreciate this tutorial. I was following a pattern yesterday that did an extremely poor job of explaining the back of the dress slit and cord concept. I spent hours trying to understand what they were saying, and eventually just gave up. This tutorial made COMPLETE sense, and I thank you so much for it! Happy sewing. :)

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh good! I'm glad it all made sense! Thanks for sharing that. And Hello from nearby Austin! Have fun sewing :) Dana

[@katherineann1176]

This was a great video to learn from. I just started sewing and finally got a sewing machine to make things easier and very excited to try this.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Got one for Christmas myself was feeling overwhelmed since didn't know where to start

[@nakitabrennen2834]

I loved this video! Thank you so much. I would love it if you could do a small video on how to attach the sleeve when working with a lining. It make it so much easier for us novice sewers. Thanks again for all the awesome videos!

[@CF-ky5kg]

I am a new sewer and my first project was your zipper lined pouch. It came out so pretty! Now, I want to try this dress for my niece. I know she will love it! Thanks for the super helpful videos.

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Good job! Have fun sewing :) Dana

[@margaretmckay8948]

Got your wonderful pattern yesterday. Made one of the dresses today. Fabulous. So easy with your great instructions. Thank you so much. Margaret in Glasgow Scotland

[@trishelmsly1694]

I love this pattern.❤️ brought it yesterday and made a size 6 yrs,today I'm making a size 7,just for the extra room. I did a little trick my mum taught me with the elastic cord and that is to tape the loop together before you insert it in between the fabric pieces as this keeps the loop together, works a treat. Still a newbie after 20 plus years of sewing so watched this video over and over. I nailed it. 😁

[@katielove9932]

Taping the cord can make the needle sticky if it goes through it. The best way to hold the cord together is to take a stitch or two through it to secure it. That way, the needle doesn't get sticky and jam-up.

[@cherihill-ealey2650]

I'm so happy I subscribed to you. I am welcoming my first Grandbaby. :-)She is having a girl :-). I want to make lots of dresses and this will be PEEEERRRRRFECT. Thank You

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh fun! Congrats! Have fun with all your projects :) Dana

[@crochethappy3786]

what a great thing for YT..I am 62, was a textile designer in the 80's... sewed since I'm 15...and how fortunate you can design your own fabric, sell it and have a YT channel to do all that. That didnt exist in the past....

[@nessahdz9269]

Dont ever stop making videos please!!! Love love love them! 💓

[@jannekekranenborg6772]

Hi Dana! Thank you for all your bright, fun and easy to understand video's! Love from the Netherlands

[@aidahitharia6847]

Wow, lovely. I just made my daughter a beautiful dress thanks to your guidance. Good job.

[@miamomia1]

Yay! So happy to see a new video. I thought I would just watch a few min and get back to the rest later but I ended up watching all 24:28 at once! LOL. Your demos are absolutely the best. 🙌👏👏👏

[@pabeolig8755]

What a beautiful fabric. Thank you for teaching. Greetings from Mexico, I love to watch your tutorials.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you Pabeoli! :) Dana

[@butubuta]

Thank you sooo much for your clear pattern. I have never bought before a pattern which can fit for a beginner like yours. You really know how to make things simple. I highly recommend this pattern to anyone regardless of their sewing skill. The only thing which I really would like the seam allowance instead of 3/8, 4/8 would give more room and comfort to sew with less error. Thank you again,

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

[@CamBeaudouin]

You present very well and just elegant and classy and fabulous Thank you very much. from the bottom of my heart.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

Your easy, neat dress lining INSPIRED me. Took pic of a similar retail 24mo. dress, while holding a slide rule. Having shortened my dear friend's long sundress to above the knee, she's being surprised with that toddler A-line, with enough outside scrap material left, for her newborn baby granddaughter. Used a Co-ording solid, lining fabric. Thanks :-}

[@liessaspeck5085]

My project this weekend :) I was saying - "Wow! Such a smart, great teacher!", my daughter - "She looks like Elsa!" Thank you for a great pattern and teaching video!

[@MADEEveryday]

Hahaha. Thanks! Have fun sewing :) Dana

[@MegaBpop]

The way your brain works is truly a God given talent. I wish I was your next door neighbor.

[@CapesCrownsCharacterCompanyLLC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I feel like this is the first item I have created that didn't look a mess!

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh good! That makes me happy to hear! - Dana

[@spoostad]

Just found your channel. I love this pattern. Will try to make this for Dress a Girl Around the World.

[@terilooney]

Great to see you again!

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks! I took a big break over the summer. It's nice to be back! :) Dana

[@martafeliciano1753]

Loved this tutorial. I've seen many tutorial on little girl dresses and this is far the best I've seen yet. I've been searching exhaustingly because I so want to sew dresses for my 2 yr old. Thanks to you, I've got a project to start. *****

[@hanasakiran]

Absolutely fantastic! Would love to see more adult patterns too!

[@rainbowobsidian5313]

Yes that would be wonderful! I keep looking for adult patterns as I am trying to begin sewing some of my own clothes and I can only find examples of children clothes. As lovely as they are they wouldn't work for me.

[@continabrown2145]

Absolutely fantastic work would love to see adults patterns too and I would love to get the website for little girls pattern also thank you

[@allonsy9808]

I agree! I would love to make this dress for myself, but I'm such a newbie I have no concept of how to make it bigger. LOL Adult patters would be terrific.

[@sheilaperl4155]

Your sewing videos are the best!! You explain so clearly and show exactly what you are doing, I love it!! Such a cute dress.

[@jillianm1986]

your videos have helped me SO much! i just started sewing my kids clothes and your videos are so much better than others out there! they are easy to follow and are so helpful! Love your fabric too!!! Thank you so much!

[@yarntaxi2176]

Thank for this brilliant pattern and tutorial...I am primarily a quilter who makes dresses for charity on the side. This pattern eliminated all the skills I am challenged on: bias binding, gathering, and buttonholes. It is a win-win for me. Thank you 😊

[@MADEEveryday]

Perfect! Awesome!

[@madisonmansion]

I love the simplicity of this dress as I’m new to sewing garments. It’s nice to have a pattern that uses cotton instead of knit! I wish you had an instructional video for the sleeved swing dress!

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks! And yes, I've always planned to do a video of the swing version, I just haven't gotten around to it! I'll have to do that soon :)

[@Dibdib35]

Lovely to see you back Dana. Brilliant tutorial 😘

[@jcm4923]

Your presentations are so simple to follow and encouraging. Your colors and patterns are so 'Doris Day'... love it!!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Wow very pretty dress looks easy 😀 also very pretty little girl! Thank you for Sharing!!! Liz x

[@AyeshaKhan-uy2io]

Ur way of explaining the steps is awesome...looking forward to more from such a talented lady as u..love from Pakistan.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you Ayesha! :) Dana

[@mirjamkluijver3774]

So cute! For educational purposes it might be better to use a slightly darker lining fabric next time as your table and sewing machine are all so white too!

[@MADEEveryday]

Hi there. Yep. Sorry about that! I wanted a white lining to work with the dress, but that would have been a better idea :) Thanks for watching! Dana

[@rebhawkn2]

I made my first pair of pants when I was 9 years old. Enjoy yourself, it's great fun to make your own clothes.

[@parkleyeastleigh9041]

Thanks so much for this, I bought the pattern and followed the video and now have completed my first lined dress. I want to brave the sleeves next time. Lovely project for lockdown when you can't go to clothes shops.

That was brilliant. ..one of the best tutorials I have seen for a long time. Thank you

[@anagcbr8636]

Greta video, informative, precise, and well edited. Love that you go over all steps, without beeing boring... Good job

[@Rose39M]

I'm happy your back! I love your videos! I love your fabric too!

[@icezelm8109]

I love watching you it's full of details... And I get my new sewing machine to learned more

[@oMissSmileyo]

How funny! I just made my first a couple of weeks ago and sat down tonight to make my second and this popped up! Love this pattern. Thank you so much!! 💛 Now I'm going to watch the video and make sure I've been doing it properly 😆

[@KouzyFox]

mum.me right? Lol I'm learning too. So comparing helps me guide my thought process

[@oMissSmileyo]

@@KouzyFox absolutely! Love a good video tutorial!

[@HarveyDangerLurker]

I'm a man trying to make a suit. I realize that is like a senior year project and I'm in kindergarten. This is super helpful to gain basic skills.

[@MADEEveryday]

Haha you’ve got this! Go for it! I love a good challenge

[@foodwithlove9490]

Great job You have good way of explaining the details of sewing

[@pradeepsonawane7144]

Wow! So Beautifully Made. I Loved The Pattern.

[@anjeanfrancis9248]

I love how understanding your videos are and I’d like u to do more adults stuff though

[@Emiko_erna]

Thanks for the tutorial Dana. I've bought and printed the pattern. Now I'm gonna start cutting it and the material right away. Wish me luck! 😊

[@saicusinclan154]

Very nice tutorial ...very very beautiful and neat.thanks u gave me idea ..by next year I will start my business ..

[@944gemma]

That dress pattern would make a sweet jumper (with a blouse or tshirt long or short sleeved) for winter.

[@vcervantez1]

Thank u for sharing! I like how u carefully stitched n sewed slow. I will try to make this dress, looks so easy to make

[@pixiecat8432]

I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I've been wanting to sew my little sister a dress

[@GraceCheung]

This is so beautiful! I want to make this for my daughter. Very clear & precise instructions! Thank you for sharing!

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you so much Grace! Have fun sewing! Dana

[@GraceCheung]

MADE Everyday You’re most welcome!

[@alicialada2169]

Love love love your tutorials! Stubbled across your videos last week when I was searching for a tutorial on shorts. You made it super easy to learn and the shorts turned out great!

[@marlyorodriguez8686]

I Luv❤️ this baby’s dress 👗 I Totally want to make this for my grand daughter!!!!!💕💕💕

[@maryammasumeh9086]

you are very old

[@thefunsistersloveforeverch3350]

hi I'm 9 years old almost 10 and I really really really like sewing but I don'y have my own stuff for sewing so my mom said that I will get it very soon:)

[@vilmayromualdo229]

Hi i hope you will focus loving sewing dresses i know someday you will be soon a dress maker o a fashion designer, Godbless....

[@olgacampbell9271]

I’m makin* a dress

[@malavikasunny87]

♥️

[@rostamal-zoubi7079]

Wishing great luck for you .... sewing is nice work and hoppy ....

[@bbritain5001]

good luck on your sewing!!

[@anitasolanki9]

Good to see you after a long time... It's was a wonderful video 😁

[@ThreadheadTV]

I love your fabric line!

[@janetehoffman]

Your attention to the details made this look as though you bought it from a fancy department store, thank you!

[@MADEEveryday]

Aww what an awesome comment! Thanks Janet! :) Dana

[@annamix602]

after sewing armholes as you turn?

[@Deekshavardhanmandadi]

Hi Dana, great tutorials..very neat and looks simple..can you please show a button up shirt for baby boy

[@juliacanney9062]

Just finished this dress! My first one for my daughter. I love the video tutorial. I wish there was one for the twirl version, I’ve already got that one cut but I’m a bit intimidated to sew it.

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh good! I'm so happy to hear that! Yes. I should do a video for the twirly swing dress. That's a great idea!

[@sheishei4167]

Yes! Please.

[@essenswithrebekah634]

@@MADEEveryday yes please

[@tracycook5445]

Hi new subscriber. I have a 21/2 year old grandaughter and I’m going to attempt to make her dresses. And other clothes so I will be scrolling through your lists to see what you make. I’m also looking for pjs for all sizes as well. Loving what you made. You made it look so simple.

[@annieyue9184]

Excellent demonstration and clear explanation. Thank you very much

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Great!

[@lihag7901]

Thanks a million learnt a lot from it even though I already make garments like this. We sure learn everyday cos methods are different. Thumbs up.

[@chechukopp5430]

Como no entiendo una sola palabra de lo que decís, me quede encantada con tu peinado. ❤

[@DannieLADTV]

Watching this restored my faith in myself to try this! Thanks! Great tutorial

[@فاطمهمحمدعبدالله-م9ش]

Clear voice Perfect way steps Full explanation I hope more videos and success 💋❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fuzzylimefairy]

I just love your videos! Your way of teaching is amazing!

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you Arlene! That's really nice to hear---keeps me motivated to make more videos :) Dana

[@anithamallya4037]

Hi Dana...i have been posting comments on ur other videos as well..u r d best stitching tutor in d KZbin...i learnt alot from u..thanks alot...pls pls pls do a video on how to sew dresses for adults..especially d ones u wear..pls pls pls

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Anitha! I'll think about that :) Dana

[@lynnbrittle6569]

Made mine... easy to follow instructions and so pleased with the result for my first dressmaking attempt. Thank you

[@steffiward6224]

LOVE the sound of the scissors cutting the fabric

[@MADEEveryday]

Haha. Me too! :) Dana

[@annroberts3635]

Great little dress. Thanks. Ann from Va.

[@theresastark2241]

I love watching your video tutorials. You are so precise and specific when giving your tutorial. I am going to make this for my 2 years old niece. Love your channel. - From Toledo, Ohio.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Theresa! That makes me happy to hear....and keeps me wanting to make more! :) Dana

[@eilenor]

You are such a great teacher!!!!

[@jeanettebadger8141]

Great job, I am going to make one for my granddaughter!!

[@quietsimple1835]

I love your sewing machine and your awesome tutorial

[@jeanettetorres2254]

Thank you so much, I was able to sew my first dress. It came out great, thanks for your instructions. 100% satisfied.

[@christinesmith7838]

I echo Rachel’s comments below! Adult designs would be fab. I love the way you make everything manageable, thank you, as well as your bright, fun fabric designs ( I sell these in my shop incidentally so that shows how much I like them lol).

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Christine! Yes, I plan to show some adult garments down the road. Adult clothing is sometimes a bit more complicated because there are many different body shapes, and often the clothing requires a pattern piece, which is why I haven't done many garment videos till now. It's just an added element to the video. I'm glad you make similar dresses too! They are so much fun! :) Dana

[@valerieslater-t1v]

Beatiful dress, great, helpful video, I am now subscribed for more of your content, thanks !!

[@helen4997]

Hello Dana, I love your tutorials...and teaching methods...Please put a link on where to find Your scisors. I have bought soo many, but none that I like. Please post so that I may buy it. Thank you so much.

[@MADEEveryday]

Hi Helen, Thanks! I use Gingher 8-inch dressmaker shears. You can buy them on Amazon or at Hobby Lobby. I've been using them for years! amzn.to/2P0qSQj

[@motherearth5462]

LOVE IT!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! Can't wait to try this when I get home!

[@carthur799]

Where do you do this - curious about the backdrops you use - what is your background - do you do this full time

[@MADEEveryday]

I shoot all the videos in my house and change up the background with craft paper! :) It makes it really fun to switch up the backdrop. Thanks for watching! Dana

[@karolyndudley7888]

Bought the pattern . Excited to make one. Thanks

[@simplesa3464]

Hi I'm just about to teach my 9 year old granddaughter to sew her first dress and this pattern will be ideal brilliant thank you

[@denisethistlewaitesuitnsne923]

Oh my gosh! You are so talented and make this look so easy! I can't wait to try making this dress. Thanks for the detailed tutorial. Headed to your site to look at your adorable fabrics now. :)

[@MADEEveryday]

It's not hard! Just take it a step at a time, and have fun. 😊

[@meganpabawena1916]

Just wanted to say you're awesome and I love your sewing tutorials

[@may-rcont7491]

Really lovely project 💕 with only one pattern I Sew all the different type of dresses that you have on your website as First Day dress Top ? Very educational and clear Thanks 😊

[@Carol-Bell]

I would recommend a short tacking bit of sewing where you want the elastic to be, to hold it securely while sewing the whole neck area.

[@ninamelsted8702]

Thank you again. Back to back tutorials. I've just discovered you. Thank heavens. Beautiful dress!

[@kimworkman2425]

Great video. You always make this easier to do. What model babylock did you use

[@gavsgav90]

Thanks a lot. I’m attempting to make my daughter a dress and this has helped loads. Now I just need to learn how to cut a straight line 😂

[@tasnuvat]

I love your videos. Could you please upload a video for sun dress for kids? Many thanks

[@axeljaycapuli8133]

Hi .what a beautiful hobby...love from philippines