Making a cottagecore pinafore dress without a pattern!

[@PoisonCreosote]

it’s so comforting to watch a video like this with someone saying “it’s not perfect, it’s my first time” because i get easily put off by instructional videos lol

[@birtarnb]

I love to hear that! I have such a love-hate relationship with instuctional videos myself that I'd much rather make something someone might enjoy watching and hopefully learn tidbits here and there along with me as I am still learning instead of making a full on hardcore instructional video. Thank you so much for letting me know, it really made me happy to read this 😍

[@emcarver8983]

This is how i learned to sew 60 yrs ago. However many 'perfect' videos we may watch, the best teacher is experience and learning from your mistakes. You did an amazing job considering. It takes courage, faith and belief in yourself. Well done. I love it!

[@birtarnb]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I truly appreciate it! Out of curiosity, do you still sew? 😊

[@emcarver8983]

@@birtarnb absolutely! I hand sew, machine sew, knit and make felted items. The benefit of hand sewing and knitting, is that you can sit and do it anywhere. Bless you and I look forward to watching you progress.

[@sarahd2943]

I'm still watching the video but I subscribed when I saw the rabbits. I have 3 bunnies and one of them also loves to help me sew by digging in the fabric.

[@birtarnb]

Haha! Love to see it! They are stubborn little beings and VERY helpful with their digging and biting at the fabric 😅 Unfortunately my main helper (the black and white one called Kalli) passed away last summer so we still have Georg and now also a Flemish Giant called Gunnar, I have made them some stuff so if you like bunny and sewing content you can check those videos out! Do you have a bonded group of 3? That sounds adorable ❤️ What are their names?

[@sarahd2943]

@@birtarnb Aw I'm sorry to hear bout Kalli :( Let me just say I love the names you have given your bunnies! I originally started sewing just to make the famous bunny pillow that is way too expensive to ship to my country :,-) My bunnies are Willi, Olli and Nelli, all adopted boys so their ages are a mystery!

[@birtarnb]

Thank you! All my buns are actually adopted also and we usually just keep the names they had previously, as much as I would love to take the credit haha Where are you from? Those are all very Finnish(?) sounding names They sound adorable!

[@SouthernMims]

I’m subscribing just because of how you described your channel! Hahahaha! Funniest thing I’ve heard all day

[@birtarnb]

I'll take it haha!

[@hazelcoate9203]

I wear pinafore dresses all the time, I make the straight ones as I don't have a waist so mine are like a shift dresss, super comfortable and I wear t shirts underneath them , I have denim ones , linen ones cotton ones and a silk one for best going out somewhere special occasion, well done to you, did a good job 👍🙏

[@birtarnb]

Thank you Hazel (beautiful name btw!) I am new to sewing and wish I could wear straight dresses/dhifts as my ass kinda makes sewing a little more difficult for me 😅 I'd love to have a collection of pinafore dresses, slowly getting there!

[@hazelcoate9203]

@@birtarnb yes they are great 👍

[@lockheart619]

The rabbit commentary is sending me. I love it 😭.

[@birtarnb]

They are some eccentric little buggers! 😂❤️

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

Thank you for sharing. You did a great job!~ Looks good, and I love the color!

[@birtarnb]

Thank you for a wondetful comment! I am actually making another pinafore right now and the video will hopefully be up soon enough if you are interested! ❤

[@blai-krotcheadjemon5424]

I think it is beautiful

[@birtarnb]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@kterhune100]

when I'm working with a curtain or tablecloth (I'm currently making a purse with matching coin purse :D) I try and use the already sewn edge. That just makes it 5 times easier in my estimation! I've been searching for WEEKS on a good pattern for a pinafore dress :)

[@birtarnb]

That is such a good idea and would 100% save a lot of time if you are not doing any pattern-matching or anything like that! I'd love to see your purse+coin purse combo! It sounds like a cute idea! I made a new pinafore dress if you are interested, it's one of my most recent uploads, thank you for the comment!

[@letyscraftypowers7836]

I will definitely make one for myself! Thank you!

[@birtarnb]

Tag me or send it my wat when you finish it! I'd love to see! 😍

[@DaisyReese]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve been wanting to make one but I have never seen any clothing but this really inspired me to try and be ok with making mistakes. It turned out amazing. I think I will do 3 panels so the seams are on the sides & I can add pockets to it because I mean I love pockets! 🤣

[@birtarnb]

I am so happy to hear that! I am so happy for you Daisy! I'd love to see it somewhere is you want to share it! ❤ And yes! Who doesn't love pockets? 😄

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

Wow...Great job! Looks great!

[@birtarnb]

Thank you!

[@MrCaku]

It turned out so nice!

[@birtarnb]

I think so too! Thank you so much! ❤

[@dariathelazy]

I enjoyed it very much, thank you! The dress turned out very cute, and the video was cute too! :]

[@birtarnb]

Thank you Daria! I really appreciate it ❤❤

[@JP-gd2di]

this is so cute, I have to make one too!

[@birtarnb]

YES! Please send me a photo if you do! I have been thinking about making another as it's so pretty! 😍

[@JP-gd2di]

@@birtarnb Will you make anoher video if you make them?

[@birtarnb]

@@JP-gd2di Yeah probably! I have a very autumn-like fabric I have wanted to make into a pinafore so I might do that soon actually!

[@JP-gd2di]

@@birtarnb That's great, I'm looking forward to it!!

[@mynewfavoritething7525]

I found your channel on imgur, your videos are adorable and you are very talented..keep going!!

[@birtarnb]

Oh my! Your comment got held for review and I didn't see right away! Thank you so so so much! I really appreciate your comment and support ❤

[@bitterrsweet1616]

i love your hair!

[@birtarnb]

Thank you so much! It's a wig so you can get it too! ❤

[@bitterrsweet1616]

@@birtarnb wow, that brown hair at the beginning? that must be a really good wig!

[@birtarnb]

Yep! Both of them are wigs! I can try and find the link if you want to check it out for yourself?

[@bitterrsweet1616]

@@birtarnb sure, that would be awesome

[@birtarnb]

@@bitterrsweet1616 So the link for the one I bought is no longer available BUT I think I found it under another thing from the same vendor/seller: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000152370087.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allProduct.8148356.19.6ef91b8a1aOWNT Colour: LC200-1 I shortened the bangs on mine also a little bit but I have a small head and forehead so maybe you don't have to haha

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

OMG... You look so much like Karen Carpenter!