Mermaid Gown Sew Along Tutorial

This diy mermaid gown tutorial details the process of sewing a mermaid gown, along with the preparation, materials and tools that you’ll need.
THE SEWING PATTERN
👉 noelnova.etsy.com
HOW TO MAKE THE PATTERN
• Mermaid Dress | Flat P...
*Note: the pattern made in the video ‘Drafting a mermaid dress pattern’ is for a fully lined dress. In the current tutorial the dress is not fully lined. So basically several pattern pieces that were drawn in the pattern making video were omitted in the actual making of the dress (as shown in the current tutorial).
You also can go either way with it. It’s really up to you. If you choose to make the dress fully lined you won’t need bias tape (as instructed in this tutorial), neither a serger to overlock stitch the seams!
MUSIC
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[@821Sis]

You did a beautiful job. Thank you for sharing. I did subscribe to your channel so I am looking forward to more videos.

[@noelnova]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@asianaestar]

Why am I watching this? I only know how to sew a running stitch by hand along a fraying scrap of fabric.

[@angelext2037]

Lol I just watch these because i find them satisfying

[@frah275]

Lmao

[@CeNadraz]

I Would suggest an invisible zipper instead :) love The dress though :)

[@Anna-os9nb]

CeNadraz isn't there one?

[@CeNadraz]

Cup Cake oh no it isn't in the video. an invisible zipper is plastic and not metal and look alot different then the normal ones.

[@praisenyandimu]

please post more this is quite inspiring u r talented

[@noelnova]

+Praise Nyandimu Thank you so much! I will!

[@gregoryjorge1038]

A very lovely dress thank you for sharing your ideas and talent with us.

[@luigimiguel3612]

It looks like the miss universe gown

[@petagirlpo]

this is so soothing and stress free to watch and make. fabulous.

[@manamez]

Good job. I would have liked to have seen it on a person. I liked and subscribed.

[@sharkeisha2225]

Music is so depressing lol

[@priscilliadarah9607]

I agree😒

[@DeterminedDIYer]

I kinda liked it. Put me in a diy trance. :)

[@schoolofexcellence6061]

moesha pempengc

[@sshantobia1]

Right. Makes me wanna go to sleep😀😂😂 but very informative tutorial

[@Mamemanifest]

It's amazing how much work goes into such a simple design. The gown is beautiful.

[@MimiMaliacom]

amazingly beautiful but I wish you can show a full cutting tutorial and folding, please 🙌🙌

[@jesseighlacson9230]

Everything's nice except the music it's sound like horror

[@loyustasi1861]

WoW!! I am going to camp here till i get the plus size right.

[@tainacraftygirl1517]

how would I be able to make a size 18 - 20 dress?

[@tainacraftygirl1517]

do you own a shop ? I think you should own one

[@noelnova]

I do have a shop where I sell the pattern. You can find the link in the description box.

[@tainacraftygirl1517]

+noelnova how would I make a size 18-20 dress?

[@noelnova]

I have a pattern in those sizes available in my store. If you want to make it yourself you should check two of my previous videos on how to take your measurements and how to make the pattern. You would be making the pattern according to your own measurements. All the needed information (plus links) is in the description box. Note: the video on how to make the pattern is demonstrated on the computer but you can do it on paper.

[@TheJenniferstanley]

What fabric did you use? And what interfacing? I am wanting to make a satin gown with a heavyweight interfacing for the hem and the bustier but I am not sure what type to use as I have never made a gown before

[@noelnova]

+Jennifer Stanley (innocentsmoothie) I used a blend of cotton and viscose fabric and a heavyweight (woven, cotton) interfacing that was fusible. I would be cautious with satin because the fabric can be a little too flowy (not giving enough structure) and it's usually a synthetic fibre (unless it’s made of silk). You may sweat in it and feel a little uncomfortable wearing it. If you still prefer satin then use cotton or another natural (breathable) fiber for the lining of the bustier.

[@taisie3]

I loved this tutorial so much ! Thank you for sharing

[@Ayantubo]

you did a great work. thank you

[@noelnova]

thank you

[@jcmfdesigns]

Everything you did i excellent the only thing dont like is the Zipper you used is not hte appropriate for a dress like this , and the Technique is not used anymore . Now what is most ued is the invisible Zipper. Also you need to put a linnig to the skirt so it can make the waves and the fullness of the skirt better

[@boobiemcfart]

Julio Meza Thanks for the suggestions!

[@AllThePeppermint]

If a dress is fully lined, is it customary to sew the boning to just the outside of the lining fabric, so that when the assembled dress is complete, the boning is between the layers of fabric, and not sewn at all directly to the outer fabric? I hope this makes sense.

[@santieloubser7541]

Very informative and a beautiful dress, but I don't understand the choice of zipper, with the big ring attached to it?

[@sunflowerlover9344]

it´s personnal

[@lornaleslie8043]

MOST OF THE TIME WHEN PEOPLE WATCH THESE THINGS IS TO LEARN FROM YOU WHO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO SEW. SO IT WOULD MAKE SENSE , IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO TEACH US BY GIVING US MEASUREMENT AND TELL US WHAT YOU DOING, IT MAKE NO SENSE TO US.

[@noelnova]

You must not have checked the description box, my youtube page or seen my other tutorials where I demonstrate how to make the pattern. I made the pattern from a block pattern I draped. I also have a tutorial on that. This sewing tutorial is for those who have bought my pattern or those who watched my other videos where I show how to make a block pattern, how to tailor it to your own measurements and how to make this mermaid dress pattern from it. In this sewing tutorial I have written down what I’m doing at every stage. The stages of the sewing process take a lot of time. My sewing tutorials are usually long because I want to make as much of the process as transparent and understandable as I can. For that reason I have things written down so people can see and read what I’m doing even when the video is on pause. How do you come to the conclusion that I'm not willing to share what I know and what I'm doing in my tutorial?

[@cinthya1520]

Can this be done with a more stretchy material? If so, what fabric would you recommend? 100% beginner trying to get at least this off my bucket list....always have wanted to learn to design/sewing =)

[@noelnova]

Yes you can also use a more stretchy fabric but it is a lot trickier because you would have to take into account a lot of different things (e.g. body type, other materials, altering the pattern) to get the best result, and do things differently as shown in this tutorial. It’s kinda difficult to explain exactly what to do and what to take into account over text, especially because you are a beginner. If you want to practice or find someone who is a bit more experienced to help I would suggest any kind of woven fabric with a blend of elastane, or use a densely double knitted and heavy jersey fabric (that has minimum stretch) otherwise it not give the desired volume at the bottom even when adding horsehair braid.

[@chantibunn_9982]

I wish id Know how To add sleeves x3

[@sheraa707ify]

thank u dear.. its very simple yet very elegant. more than enough to make a wedding dress with beautiful lace.. keep up good work

[@lienahtansummith6430]

inspired by PIA WURTSBUCK BLUE GOWN♥♥♥♥

[@noelnova]

No it wasn't

[@richeen9750]

wow nice tnx

[@taisie3]

I want to make this for my wedding.. can you tell me what fabric choice is best? Also, the amount of fabric needed :)

[@noelnova]

For a wedding dress I would go with silk taffeta. It will give you a posh shine and appearance. Taffeta has a crispy feel (slightly stiff) to help with the structure and volume of the flared skirt. The amount of fabric you need depends on your size. For the patterns I sell I have an estimate of what is needed. If you make your own pattern you’ll have to use the pattern to determine how much fabric you need. I have a tutorial on that titled “how much fabric to buy” (bit.ly/2s8CEOE).

[@priyankasinha2256]

these materials is bit complicated to buy in India and its quite difficult to understand how much cloth u have taken in this video pllzzz give the direction how to make this gown and the measurement of the cloth

[@noelnova]

Perhaps you can buy the materials that you can’t find locally online. If you’ve made a pattern yourself I encourage you to check out another video of mine where I show you how to determine how much fabric you need (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ6olGWEgat6fc0). It includes the I amount I used but it will be different for every size. If you don’t have a pattern you can buy one at my store. It includes an estimate of how much fabric you need and a comprehensive illustration of how to place the patterns for cutting.

[@amiraalshrief7322]

VERY GOOD. AMIRA AL SHIREF.EGYPT.

[@shamsalsaad9990]

That's great , thanks

[@shamsalsaad9990]

That's great , thanks

[@nyre35]

Do have this pattern for sale on esty???

[@noelnova]

+waltrina hill No not yet. It's going to take me a while to grade it in different sizes.

[@noelnova]

+waltrina hill I now have the pattern available on Etsy at etsy.me/24RFsKG

[@aayadabas2669]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lacefrontangel6571]

I am planning on making my prom dress and I wanted to know if I can just make the panels of the mermaid dress but make it a skirt and connect a off the shoulder top to it

[@noelnova]

Yes, you can do that

[@alaynatodd6367]

What type of fabric did you use?

[@puledressdesigns]

I enjoyed watching this! Beautiful gown. Thank you for sharing!

[@rebeccaansah5101]

Please I want to know how u made the pattern

[@meaya1034]

すごい！！！！うまい！！！！すすばらしい！！！！😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨美しい！！！！😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@dedeshikaalabi-mensah9471]

hibiya aya はい きれい ですね。😄

[@keyunathrower6742]

Thank you

[@corinne4149]

Look easy to make, but it is not. The dress stayed simple and wow.😃 As many already cammented zipper and lining 😚

[@anandadivina2080]

C’est jolie mais juste la fermeture est moche

[@cookwitharfa864]

Gown is beautiful but I want to see full cutting video....

[@rosethesweetheartcastor8994]

im new at your video and you are very talented im trying to be more like you im trying to make more video like that i love yoyr dress wow i hope u have more video to watch

[@noelnova]

I'm working on some ideas right now. Thanks for watching!

[@daiv1626]

super

[@shariqraza9188]

I see Cutting this dress please

[@fahmiyaalfar3939]

I'm so great full you as long days I'm searching like this videos. Thanks a lot.

[@rajshreeoza5197]

ITS VERY NICE

[@jotohautehair2133]

Hello, you did very beautifully! how to measure the fabric to cut out patterns?

[@heystefany]

How many yards/meters did you use for this dress?

[@noelnova]

I used 5 meters of fabric (the lining included)

[@zabeth20234]

It really beautiful I love it well done 😙

[@noelnova]

Thanks

[@jotohautehair2133]

Hello, you did very beautifully! how to measure the fabric to cut out patterns?

[@mwsweets5]

Do you think you can put a very basic dress together n three days or less?

[@noelnova]

+Michaela Wallace Do you mean in general? If so then yes you can do that.

[@zoevpope]

Where can I find a comprehensive guide to making the pattern for this please? I'm struggling to follow your pattern tutorial. Thank you

[@noelnova]

I always make my own patterns so I don’t know what else is out there. What are you struggling with? Maybe I can help clarify.

[@zoevpope]

Hi, well I am a total novice but your tutorial made sense to me so wanted to give the dress a go however I don't have a pattern for the dress or inserted bodice & I honestly don't understand how you've done it. Thank you for coming back to me

[@noelnova]

Hi Zoe. I have another video on how to make the block pattern but you’d need a dress form (kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vUpahrrtGtjbc). I also sell (block) patterns in my store to help you get started.

[@rekhachainani2796]

very clearly and beautifully explained. Thank you.

[@semajco]

This music tho...

[@tibosami106]

روع

[@jotohautehair2133]

Hello, you did very beautifully! how to measure the fabric to cut out patterns?

[@noelnova]

Thank you. I have another video (titled: How Much Fabric to Buy?) demonstrating how to do that. You should check that out.

[@jotohautehair2133]

thank you so much!

[@trameh_businessgrowthcoach]

please can u show the cutting part of this tutorial. i will really b grateful if u can do that. thanks

[@deborahonoge9533]

Definitely an AWESOME job.

[@mohammedmuhammed1594]

how much i will pay u for making a fish tail wedding dress for me

[@marshacreary2442]

Interesting

[@aayadabas2669]

U r greatest

[@musiclovers9643]

Very nice

[@mohammedmuhammed1594]

u good at it

[@aayadabas2669]

Thanks

[@aditikhan6280]

Wow

[@savannahcoughlin4684]

I love this. I may use this to help me make my wedding dress

[@uchejoy5080]

Good! Good !!Good !!! New subbie and happy 😂😂😂 to come across this interesting tutorial. Thank you so much

[@noelnova]

Thank you for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it!

[@giovannicentino9609]

what is the pattern you used for this mermaid dress?

[@noelnova]

+giovanni centino I made the pattern myself. You can check the description box for more info.

[@bodybossfitnessllc5748]

awesome, did this fabric have stretch to it at all?

[@noelnova]

No it doesn't.

[@meghanaravishankar8212]

Can this be made with other materials like satin?

[@noelnova]

Yeah sure

[@trullifashion3175]

the best online, music is so soothing, the method is slower to follow, the instructions on the screen so timelry, the list that's comes up before the video helps you prepare, God bless you

[@noelnova]

Thank you! God bless you too!

[@trullifashion3175]

so when is your next tutorial?

[@noelnova]

I posted a new tutorial a few days ago. I don’t know when the next will come out. A lot of time and energy goes into 1 tutorial (no matter how simple a design looks).

[@AntarioHolmes]

this is awesome!

[@noelnova]

+Antario “fruTARIn” Holmes Thanks!

[@bcola7765]

where did you get your maniquin from?

[@noelnova]

I made it myself. I’ve got a 4 part tutorial named “DIY Body Double Dress Form” (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKnIk2ytp9Jrpdk) where I show how I made it.

[@tshdb]

What is the name of the white material you put under the top of dresse. Exuse my English is really bad

[@noelnova]

That’s fusible interfacing. You can also find a list of all the used materials at the beginning of the tutorial.

[@tshdb]

Thanks for the answer 😊👍

[@noelnova]

You're welcome :)

[@deepashahu5676]

how much measurements u have taken please share

[@noelnova]

I have a video on what measurements I use and how I take them (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3fcpYuYjt2Bhtk). Hopefully that helps and answers your question.

[@lilandamonterey6136]

Came here from sewing group on facebook where someone shared your tutorial. Thanks for making this. I'm always so reluctant to try and sew a dress. Might try it out this time. Pinning in on pinterest to get more exposure :)

[@noelnova]

+Lilanda Monterey Glad you came across it! Thank you for your support! I appreciate it!

[@madamrubymvp813]

That Angle is All That yesss. THANK YOU mam for sharing with a beginner like 🙋😁

[@noelnova]

Thanks for watching!

[@MSDELO-ok5hj]

very beautiful. Do you have the pattern for sale?

[@noelnova]

+MS.DELO1051 no not at this time

[@noelnova]

+MS.DELO1051 The pattern is now available at etsy.me/24RFsKG

[@elammako.5322]

Hey, loved the end dress and wanted to make one for myself for a fancy event. But I'm new with this fashion/sowing industry, and was wondering if you can show me how toe measurements for each part of the pattern work. Thanks love.

[@noelnova]

You should check the description below the video for info that will be helpful to you.

[@rainielee19]

the heavyweight interfacing serves as horsehair for the hem?

[@noelnova]

Not necessarily. To stiffen the hem you don’t have to use horsehair braid (or crinoline trim) all the time. The heavyweight interfacing is a good alternative, providing similar results.

[@rainielee19]

+noelnova yes that's what i'm saying 😊 btw do you make your patterns?

[@noelnova]

Yes I do

[@rainielee19]

+noelnova cool 😃 i'm a fashion student and i'm learning from your videos

[@noelnova]

I’m happy that you're getting something out of the videos. What year are you in? I wonder how much much of the teaching material has changed since I graduated years ago.

[@sharkeisha2225]

Do you need a serger ?

[@noelnova]

No not necessarily. You can also use a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine (I noted that at the beginning of the video)..

[@distinctivefabric3083]

thats great work..

[@rubyelly8814]

Where can I find the pattern? Thanks

[@noelnova]

You can find a link to my shop in the description box

[@xonataliexo2792]

on a scale of 1-10 how difficult is this ?

[@noelnova]

It depends on your own experience and how you know your way around a sewing machine. I made the design and pattern as simple as I know how so it would be less difficult for someone with less experience. If you understand what I’m doing in the video from beginning to end, then making the dress is basically like putting pieces of a puzzle together with the dress as the end result. The only thing that would be challenging is putting in the zipper and neat finishing of the dress which comes with some experience.

[@jaydadestrades4049]

do you make custom dresses for people?

[@noelnova]

Right now I only sell patterns

[@mackenzied87]

Thank you so so so so much for sharing this with everyone, I've wanted to become more familiar with construction of clothes (specifically dresses) but had no idea how to start off, this helps so much! 😊

[@noelnova]

+Mackenzie DeSouza Glad to know the video is helpful :)

[@bcola7765]

where u get the zips from please??

[@noelnova]

From a local store

[@fusehoundow]

could you please do diy princess anna dress form the coronation ???

[@noelnova]

I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the suggestion

[@fusehoundow]

no problem

[@SewingwithSessi]

beautiful...what was that you had on the bottom hem

[@shwetamundhra1844]

can u please post a video of tail gown.. we want to learn how to make tail in gowns

[@noelnova]

perhaps in due time

[@shwetamundhra1844]

+noelnova eagerly waitng fo dat.. u r very inspirational.. want to learn so many more things lyk ball n fully fluffy gowns

[@noelnova]

Thanks! I definitely have a couple of things in store in the future that you might like.

[@xXKaoriHatakeXx]

Great tutorial! I'm eager to try it out! Quick question, is this dress using the same pattern as your "Drafting a mermaid dress pattern" video?

[@noelnova]

+xXKaoriHatakeXx Thanks! Yes it’s the same pattern. I made the pattern with the intent for the dress to be fully lined but then changed my mind. So I ended up making the dress only lined at the bodice.

[@chelisekirby4803]

You are amazing. The dress so beautiful. I am in a Pageant and I bought a dress online and everything is perfect but it is way too long. so would you know how to cut it shorter or something like that.

[@noelnova]

Thank you! How to make the dress shorter and to finish the hem depends on the type of fabric, the design of the dress and the grainline on which the fabric was cut. I would advise you to take it to a tailor and have them shorten it for you because If the hem isn’t finished properly it can take away from the whole look of the dress. If you don’t have the experience of doing this you would be taking a risk, especially since you’ll be judged while wearing the dress.

[@babekmeherremov783]

ooooooo super

[@sabrinaheim256]

Do you have the tutorial for the pattern

[@surbhigulati8375]

Can u tell me the measurements of these cut outs ..

[@deani0302]

Hi, I think this video is great :D May I ask what is the type of the sewing machine you use? Thanks in advance :)

[@noelnova]

Thanks. I’m currently using a computerized home sewing machine.

[@jonrob8687]

That's awesome. What kind of interfacing was used on the hem and corset?

[@noelnova]

+jonrob8687 For the corset and the hem I used heavyweight woven (cotton) fusible interfacing. It feels fairly stiff, similar to horsehair braid.

[@jonrob8687]

+noelnova I've tried to google it but I can't find heavyweight woven fusible interfacing. :-( Would you be able to tell me where you got yours from? Thank you :-)

[@noelnova]

+jonrob8687 At a local store. I would advise you to go to a fabric store to feel the interfacing and decide which one you want rather than buying it online. If you can't do that than google for woven interfacing and then look for something that is also fusible and heavyweight.

[@luoyisishimisi470]

Magnificent demonstration and very detailed. You are so awesome for bringing this to us!!!

[@noelnova]

+Luoyisi Shimisi Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.

[@michellegere9531]

Thank u for ur time and showing us how to make a dress also love the music it good to relax and to concentrate.... keep putting music like this with ur tutorial ❤️

[@noelnova]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad u appreciate it.