Making a $7 Selkie Dress out of Thrifted Materials

HELLO FRIENDS! I've been dying to share this project with you but I got a little stumped as to how to explain my sewing process and then I realized... why not just let it be as chaotic as I am? So here we are. I made a Selkie dress out of entirely thrifted materials and only spent seven dollars! I hope you enjoy watching this project, even though it is utter chaos.
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[@pearanerd]

Your little girl is sssoooooo cute! And, chaotic or not, your dress turned out great! Who doesn't love pockets and poofy sleeves?

[@jenniferwells2291]

Your dress turned out beautiful! I agree, it's better than a Selkie dress. It looks so pretty on you.

[@d.w952]

I don't know why I've never thought of making a dress from sheets - that really gives purpose to finding beautiful retro bed sheets! Yours turned out beautifully Kristina!

[@hazelgeno]

Love this! I call this combat sewing. Just make it so it works for you! Hooray!!! Very lovely!

[@raquelnasser5290]

Absolutely lovely dress on you Kristina! You are truly talented! May you and your family have a Blessed Easter! Much love to you! ❤

[@StephanieCanada]

Um, hello.... this is GORGEOUS (as are you). I love how you mashed up all those vintage patterns!

[@JoelleGrace]

😍I am loving these evening (for me!) uploads! They are perfect for unwinding before bed! Thank you Kristina! I loved this dress on you and I can’t wait to watch you make it!

[@amber7253]

I will say I think this turned out fantastic beautiful as always I love your sewing videos when you do make them because they are so comical because you admit that you don't do it right but it's right for you and that's all that matters so I love it

[@marionlacey1074]

Kristina I have missed a few of your videos so must catch up with them. This one I absolutely love and your dress looks amazing on you. You have a very special beauty with the most perfect creamy skin. I enjoyed watching how you followed your own rules in assembling your beautiful dress, and the casual chaos which is so appealing. It would be stressful chaos for me! You sure know how to work magic for a tiny financial cost. Love the sheet. Warm wishes from chilly South Australia.🐾🥰

[@margarettrafford4858]

Hi Kristina the dress looked gorgeous on you. You are a very stylish lady🇦🇺🦘💕💓🤍

[@tarncoleman7854]

I think Grandma is with you every step Masterpiece

[@lindaloo6951]

Adorable!! So pretty! I’m impressed! Good job Kristina!!!

[@ericalaskey6319]

This dress is a dream and you’re making me want to buy a sewing machine and take a class 😂 seriously it’s so perfect. Pink. Puffy. The neckline ❤

[@liav4102]

I love the change you made to add a strap to attach the sleeve to unlike the original design of a elastic sleeve cap (and they don’t even have bra strap keeper things!

[@hnnahmnro]

This is super stunning Kristina!! The colours and the sleeves and the swoosh of the skirt are what dreams are made of- you’ve inspired me to spontaneously sew a skirt (out of bedsheets of course) this afternoon. I also love the way you explained sewing for yourself and if it makes you happy, then you’re successful as I totally am a chaotic sewer also! Sending best wishes to you and your lovely family 💐

[@bronazlin4955]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! Dress is soooo lovely on you!gosh you're a talented bird xx

[@leahmichele22]

I love this! Love the honesty, and watching you make a dress makes me want to make one for myself. I just make dresses for my daughter a lot, never for myself. It's intimidating. Lol

[@ritahowton6545]

You look so pretty and yes you did it! I'd like to see more like this. Use tape for the falling sleeve or add ribbon 🎀 to tie in the back.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Oh, Kristina. I read instructions. Instructions can be maddening, but they are useful. Your dress is beautiful, but what’s more important is you feel beautiful in it. One suggestion: a hook and eye fastening at the top of your zipper. Otherwise the zipper looks good. Basting is a pain and I hate it, but it makes things easier overall in IMO. Got to give you credit for a spooky geometry brain. Good job!

[@hellokittylikeskaga]

The colors in the dress is perfect for your skin tone and I love how the green in the bodice make your eye color pop. I can't wait to see you make clothes like this out the beautiful sheets you thrift.

[@sarahlarson8335]

The dress is beautiful. If the sleeves falling bother you I think you can add elastic to the top edge to help hold it in place. I love you talking about chaotic sewing and struggles with the process. Struggle are part of the process and I try to be okay with the idea of I'll need my seam ripper most projects. My current struggle is also a sleeve fitting issue. I think I've fixed it, but yes, set in sleeve are a pain.

[@zeusathena26]

This is a beautiful dress, & more people should mix, & match pattern pieces. I see my own way, & I don't follow instructions either. We like watching the ride, & we aren't looking for a tutorial. There's plenty already. You sewed a dress while dealing with kids. There well you won!

[@deehowe8650]

I love love your dress in the beginning of the video. Your selfie is pretty too🌷

[@lizzybennetpham5025]

What a stunning dress, Kristina!

[@laurag3469]

Bravo!! Beautiful dress❤

[@susieyarbrough9845]

I had those (bodice) sheets as a little girl! They were my favorite!!

[@carolmccormick1628]

The dress is lovely. You did a great job.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

This is DREAMY! Well done!!!

[@heidimgentry8004]

Just stunning! You did a wonderful job and you are beautiful as always

[@contactlynda]

You did a great job! So cute! Love pockets!

[@Carmen-nq8ex]

I have absolutely no idea what a selkie dress is ( keep hearing the term and keep expecting seals!!🤣) but your creation is clever, feminine, swooshy and beautiful! I'm with you, sew how you want!

[@charlierogertango1055]

I've been debating about making one in pink organza...we will see if that happens. Your dress turned out beautiful! You gave me ideas for using bed sheets. Thanks...

[@BeverleyButterfly]

Wow this dress looks incredible on you xx

[@kansascitian2009]

I love it! It looks SO comfortable. Great job!

[@wptodd1290]

WOW ! I’m impressed!! Good job!

[@vintagequietliving]

This makes me want to learn how to sew! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@shannonprouse9976]

Love the dress ❤️ And you are spot on about not thrifting thread! I sell sewing machines for my job, and modern sewing machines absolutely hate thread that is old or cheap quality. It doesn’t have a proper lubricant on it and so it can clog your machine with lint and in general, just make your sewing more frustrating by breaking and causing thread jams! I do have a collection of vintage threads though, but just for display 😉 love the new channel name too 👍

[@SewRena]

Beautiful! I use old thread for hand basting since it’s usually temporary anyway.

[@dn9ellis]

Beautiful job on your dress! I enjoy your videos so much. It’s soothing to watch your genuine and realistic content. Thank you so much for sharing. You’ve encouraged me to look for a bed sheet and create something. 😊

[@kathyclemons4354]

I love going on this sewing trip with you. Your filming/voiceover style actually inspires me to do my own chaotic sewing adventure. sleeves are my nemesis. the dress turned out sooo cute! ❤

[@ConspiracySmurf]

It's adorable. Never heard of the Selkie before but I would wear that and it looks amazing on you! :)

[@sarahwilliams4183]

Love love love ❤️ amazing!!!

[@MyReflectionLucretia]

This is lovely! 💜

[@MisUnderstood_Rose]

You look beautiful. Awesome job! ♥️

[@adhdbookworm]

I love these kinds of videos! The dress looks amazing and you are so talented. 💙

[@wendyolmeda5069]

I LOVE IT!!!!! I wish I knew how to sew.

[@jenphethean9165]

Beautiful!!!! ❤️

[@laurawestenra]

Wow, Kristina! This is so pretty! What a dream dress. You look beautiful!

[@donnakerstiens9899]

So cute!💗💚💗

[@mariaangelabianchi7852]

Beautiful!!💖

[@brendabaum6442]

Beautiful!

[@pamelabrooker9567]

You did a great job.

[@lisaturner1756]

It's beautiful

[@paulinedunham9806]

Love this vid beautiful dress 👗

[@katkatkat5]

Who’s the queen?? It is you!!!!

[@wptodd1290]

I’m the first to see it and like it!!💜💜💜

[@marykeller3077]

Looks super cute! Great job! I never understand the instructions so I put off sewing projects. Thanks for inspiring me to just do it. 😊

[@angelicadial7513]

I love it!

[@watsonmelon6575]

I've been thinking of sewing something over the Easter break and this is perfect! It looks so pretty and I can't wait to try making it

[@ritaromney584]

It's so cute! ❤️ I love your enthusiasm about your dress and the way in which it turned out. It's very flattering on you! I am going to have to do a little research on the Selkie, as I've never heard that term before : )

[@ChristaSterken]

I’ve always enjoyed your content, and these are no exception. The randomness of it is super fun for someone who probably has a similar brain processes you :-) I don’t even so and I enjoy this video. I love seeing your little ones feet on the fabric ha ha. Kids are so great, and I’m glad you don’t edit that out to make it look “professional “. If you did that, it wouldn’t be so free form and encouraging for the regular person wanting to take a chance on sewing. Well done. And by the way that outfit at the beginning was super cute!

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

you look amazing, just add a hook and eye at the top of the zipper. But overall, you look so beautiful in this dress...you have the 1940's 1950's look which is very feminine and romantic. Just loved the way your little girl just sat on the fabric as it was cozy. Keep up the great work. Do you girl

[@destinystaples9016]

😍😍😍

[@andgabby2510]

Hi Kristina! Do you have a link for your merch please? Thanks! ❤️

[@DanielaHes]

hello, i m new here ^^. is the blouse/dress u wore at the beginning (with the mushrooms) also handmade? if not, could u share where u bought it from? :D ty.

[@christiewelty173]

Your very beautiful, I love your videos. Keep up the great work.🍓🫂💕

[@molly1361]

I love the top you're wearing! did you make it?

[@molly1361]

Also I love sewing chaos!

[@zeusathena26]

Never thrift thread, unless it's an expensive type thread, & you KNOW it's in good condition. The thread will often break when sewing, or the seams will break up & show off your underpants. However if that turns you on, go ahead, we don't kink shame. (Joking)