Making an Elsa Inspired Prom Dress! *From Scraps!* Disney Princess Sewing Frozen Dressmaking How To

[@MiddlingSewist]

LOL, you experienced sewing the way I sew! It usually takes me an entire day to cut a pattern because I freaking reward myself with a break or another task after every slightly difficult cut. Shoot, who am I kidding, I do the same thing with the construction as well. For what it's worth, I've found my unnaturally frequent sewing breaks end up giving me a much cleaner/high quality garment in the end because I get hyperfocused on each individual step. And the reason I watch your channel is because you're absolutely hysterical but you also actually still show your prep and sewing in detail!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

its a mixed bag for me, sometimes I can crank out an entire costume/ dress overnight and other times it takes me 6 months just to print the pattern off of the internet 😂 im glad you like my videos! I enjoy sharing my process, even if it is just chaos and voice overs 😅

[@biosparkles9442]

I come here because I have ADHD and you chaotically working in the background helps me work also

[@AlexandriaLayne]

😂 im glad I could help 😂👍🏽

[@Become_The_Void]

Yeah, go Molly!!!

[@bullschmitt993]

I watch you because I’m a novice cosplayer learning how to sew! You give me motivation to finish projects and I learn a lot from what you do :)

[@AlexandriaLayne]

dude, this comment gives me motivation to keep making videos!! thank you!

[@minkypuff]

Well I come here because I enjoy your humor and commentary, something I really lack which is why I don't often record my sewing processes because I'd be incredibly boring to watch! Seeing the times where you fail and improvise makes me feel a lot better knowing that creation is never perfect even after many attempts, and that it is okay :D

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I actively try to incorporate my mistakes and failures into my videos because otherwise I would only have like 10 seconds of usable footage 😂 plus I like the human aspect of creating stuff, improvising my next step is like second nature to me now 😂

[@1003513]

I watch videos of you making stuff while I make stuff to motivate me to keep making stuff.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

One of the reasons I make videos is because my sister and I used to live together and we would craft every day! But now that we don’t live in the same house I wanted her to still feel like we are crafting together and so I make videos like I’m talking to her so she can “craft with me” 😂😅

[@avieltrevaskis4419]

I’m folding laundry while i watch this

[@AlexandriaLayne]

lol come fold mine too 😂 im so behind on laundry right now, I applaud you for doing yours! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@beccarose2272]

Found you on instagram making the Elsa dress and immediately came to your KZbin. And subscribed. Super happy to be a new subscriber

[@AlexandriaLayne]

and I am super happy that you are here!!! thanks for subscribing! that means a lot to me!

[@clothingalterations]

Beautiful design. Fully watched 💯👍🌺🌿🌹🌱🌷☘🏵

[@AlexandriaLayne]

thank yo use much!! I am really happy with how it turned out!

[@courtnenixon-pinder9884]

I love your personality! I totally relate to your sewing procrastination "problem " . I tend to do that alot . The dress came out so cute 😍 💕 thank you for sharing your process 🙏

[@AlexandriaLayne]

lol I definitely procrastinate while sewing, sometimes I just need time to process the next step and sometimes I just need to go cook lunch and spend an hour watching tiktok 😂

[@pwhite2579]

from the things you showed in the video, you can make an awl! using the Riobye sander and worn out phillips screwdriver of the correct size, brace the sander the same way you had it in the video and simply sand the end of the screwdriver to a point. That's your awl. Make sure it is ok for the owener of the screwdriver because this will ruin it as a screwdriver. Hope this helps!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I love inventive stuff like this!!

[@katieweiss1992]

I started watching you because I've been working on my sewing skills and I am currently crocheting a dress while watching this lol. Your videos are really good. Love them so far!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

YOU ARE CROCHETING A DRESS?!?! 🤩 so cool!!!

[@katieweiss1992]

@@AlexandriaLayne Yeah, it will be my second successful one when it’s finished. I am working on the bottom half of it at the moment. The first dress is on my Etsy and is shown on my instagram. But the dress I am working on now I only have a picture of the top half of it on my instagram at the moment. There are some really stunning crocheted dresses that people have made. I like both the sewing and crocheting types though and I really hope I get as good as you with my sewing skills! Your work is beautiful! Keep up the good work! (I do apologize for rambling, I enjoy typing and writing so I ramble easily🫢)

[@blondedarkness6258]

Why I follow you: because my ADHD ass can relate to this and I have this exact same way of crafting/sewing. It doesn't make me feel like I'm alone in this

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I thrive in chaos 😂 thanks for following me!!

[@deidraliddell8543]

I feel this on a spiritual level! I'm also ADHD and this is how I sew 😆😂

[@jenniefowler4968]

Me too, I sew by saying it should work out fine

[@AlexandriaLayne]

@@jenniefowler4968 if I say "its fine" enough times, maybe one day it really will be fine 😂😂 so far, so good 👍🏽

[@soundhinata]

On the grommets, if you interface the back strip you wont need to use the glue. The interfacing will make the fabric strong.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I have used interfacing before, and it does work really well, but I prefer putting e6000 glue in-between the fabric and grommet, the glue is super super strong, and whereas the top layer of fabric is a stretch velvet, I wanted the grommets to be as secure as possible. Plus it’s what I have available in my supplies and I try to be as thrifty as possible with my materials 😂😅

[@jaistashu1560]

"What are you even doing right now?" I am currently using fabric paint to paint an eyeball on a bird purse instead of hand-sewing fabric pieces on the face. So. I'm doing shortcuts that turn out well while watching someone take shortcuts that will turn out well. Close enough is good enough in my opinion! :)

[@AlexandriaLayne]

close enough is almost ALWAYS good enough in my option too!! lol the purse you are describing sounds awesome!!

[@jaistashu1560]

@AlexandriaLayne Unsure if you'll see this (no worries if you don't), but I am making a purse of Flapjack from The Owl House, and the fabric paint worked out so well!! Nice and vibrant without falling to pieces lol (today, I'm venturing into the very tough world of paper mache jewelry for a different cosplay......)

[@NoelletheSquid]

It turned out really pretty, especially how you replicated the sparkles with rhinestones. Gives me a better understanding of how to make a bodice too honestly.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

thanks! it turned out better than I thought it would, placing the rhinestones and getting them all in the right spot is tricky, but im happy with how it looks!

[@nikitakalra4587]

Love the design of the bedazzling on the dress. It’s flowy and IMO looks better and classier than the original. I don’t sew or do any crafts frankly. I watch the videos because I enjoy your commentary. You give a honest window into your process and how your thinking shifts through the project, rather than trying to “impress” the audience and it’s just so nice to see. Thanks, and hope you keep going!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

That is extremely nice of you to say 😭 thank you! It’s not easy putting my entire process, mistakes included, in the internet. Everyone has an opinion and oftentimes it feels like everyone wants to tell me how I should do things differently. while I appreciate many of the suggestions, the dress is done, there is no going back, and I’m already on to the next design 😂👍🏼

[@joannebrown4073]

Your video are fun to watch. The sewing segments are entertaining. The embellishments are sparkly. All in a good channel. Thank you xx

[@AlexandriaLayne]

thank you so much! it took me 8 years to build the confidence to post on KZbin again and i'm glad im here!

[@cindiredd5055]

You are amazing 🤩 had to come watch you from instagram!

[@spnhaven333]

oh ye, im here (from 14:37) to say that i am here because i followed you on instagram a while ago when you started your elsa dress. im moving back home this weekend and mum says i have full range to her sewing room. i forget how much i love sewing and crafting til i see it actually being done. i really want to get back into it. also i love how your videos are more talking to a friend rather than being so instructional. youre so open with your thought process, and its not just "my original idea was perfect and thats how it will stay" like you talk it through, you talk problems through, its refreshing :)

[@AlexandriaLayne]

im so excited for you to get back into sewing!!!

[@JYYB]

Positive thinking is the way to go!!! Poop glitter got me girl 😵🤣 No really sometime when I feel stressed or overwhelmed I stop and do something else and it helps a lot! Taking breaks makes me less stress. Also I am here because your videos are slaying!!! 👏🏼 keep them coming and I think it more we can all relate to how you make your designs, it’s chaos, just go with the flow and wing it. Haha Haha the slow mo girl sometimes it’s just how it is and it comes out damn good!! Haha

[@AlexandriaLayne]

the second I start to force my creative flow into a direction that just isn't working is when I have to let go and let it become what it will become 😂 sometimes its great and other times it doesn't work, but id rather enjoy the process instead of dreading it 😅 thank you for watching my videos!! Jim glad you like them1

[@BellalinaBallerina]

I love this! You did a great job

[@dansbury]

Holy hell. I love you.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

lol im glad you think that 😂 it's scary putting your authentic self out there on the internet!!

[@loganlemonslice6911]

Season 5 is the best!

[@mollywillson9471]

Thanks!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

🥺🥺🥺 is this real life?! 😭😭 thank you so much for always supporting me!!!

[@aestheticsbeauty3109]

Love the dress 😍 What’s the name of the fur in the dress and where did you buy it?

[@eyesofivy]

Why don’t you try doing a give away for the dress? Prom season is coming up!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

Lol I can’t wear it to Adult prom if I give it away 😂 plus it’s not actually finished, the entire back side doesn’t have gems on it and I’m too poor to go buy more 😂🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@seamslegit641]

You ever try burning the zip ties maybe?

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I used to burn them, but I don’t really like the burning plastic smell 😅 I have a rotary sander now and it works great!

[@jessicabauer6609]

sew on straps? maybe that helps? lovely dress tho!!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

that's a good idea, it definitely needs something to help it stay up 😂

[@mollywillson9471]

Woot woot! Sexy IS for every body 😂❤

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I’d just like to say that everyone involved liked the bra, AND it’s accompanying outfit 😉

[@thatsmadi3241]

you sound identical to the watercolor girl on tiktok who makes watercolor out of controversial peoples’ makeup pallets

[@AlexandriaLayne]

you don't know how much I love this comment 😂 I love watching her content

[@frankjanvari737]

very beautiful video very beautiful sewing skills please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please kindly reply back OK?thank you very much 😊