Diy Puff Sleeve Dress! | Pattern Available! | Selkie Inspired Puff Dress Tutorial ✨so dreamy✨

Pattern available for this dress here: www.paperstxrs.com/shop/p/puf...
I know I say this a lot, but this might be my new favorite dress! I am so in love with it, and it is just so unbelievably fun to twirl around in! This creation is inspired by the Selkie puff dress, and if you guys would like to see another tutorial on the other shorter version of the dress, comment down below and I might just have to make that one too! (I am tempted lol). If you want to see more of my creations, you can subscribe to my channel and follow me on instagram!
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The fabric I used:
Crystal organza (5yards): rb.gy/5nfba0
Crepe back satin (3 yards): rb.gy/5fwuj7
Music:
Dj Quads - Dream Life
lukrembo - marshmallow
Breathing - Dj Quads
Dj Quads - Early
FAQ
what's your name? Ally
how old are you? 19
how tall are you? 5'9"
what are your measurements? waist 25", bust 32", hips 34"
what sewing machine do you use? Brother XR3340
what camera do you use? Cannon Rebel T51
what editor do you use? Shotcut
when do new videos come out? on Fridays : )

[@chucho7w739]

Being able to make your own dresses its the ultimate flex

[@PaperStxrs]

Haha thank you!😂✨

[@emsine2948]

Exactly.

[@naomigwolfe8112]

Lol and other clothes too like shirts and shoes! XD no hate btw

[@fangirl_4_everzinin919]

It really is, but I can’t so I buy my grandma the fabrics and in return I crochet big blankets for her 😁

[@naomigwolfe8112]

@@fangirl_4_everzinin919 cute!

[@chimchim8704]

I do not understand a single thing in this but i sure do love watching

[@cyn1329]

i love your pfp:)

[@bu4771]

Hey chimchim 🙃

[@moonlight_bvby5011]

true !, I so badly want to make something like this but im only a beginner

[@foofoocakes3538]

@@moonlight_bvby5011 it's never too late to try!

[@chailattemhmm]

I just bought my first sewing machine and I cannot express how excited I am to ruin a sheet and try to make this dress Update: I may have overestimated my abilities

[@PaperStxrs]

Omg how exciting!! You should totally go for it!!

[@h.r.9563]

Just finish it. My first dress wouldn't zip and I couldn't take it out

[@adalynbridwell1533]

That’s amazing! I would love to see it! I’m thinking of making a dress but I’m not too sure...

[@_merle7771]

Maybe try something easier, but sure go for it

[@andreasanchez3557]

Welcome to the world of sewing...YOU'LL NEVER HAVE MONEY

[@beabristow2939]

“The hemming is going to take a really long time guys” Me who has no sewing machine and does everything by hand: I’m counting on it :)

[@vrepitsa1083]

Same 😂

[@sunshine_lishuu]

@@vrepitsa1083 wow you two must work so hard doing all it by hand

[@noellerice8615]

God that patience is something I can only wish for

[@aditi1729]

I tried stitching a dress by hand since I don’t have a machine either and damn, I just couldn’t do it. Maybe also because I have no skills🥲

[@yourmom2997]

I look up to you 💪

[@emmenam]

This is the most beautiful version of the dress I have seen so far! Thanks for the great video ❤️

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahhh thank you!!!☺️✨

[@s.b.7121]

I love the dress you made way more than I like Selkie dresses: the way you designed is very flattering

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you so much!!😄✨

[@fandefeldup]

(this is just for me to remember) 0:00 : intro 2:42 : cutting 3:59 : dyeing//not necessary 7:00 : sewing 19:51 : the finished product!

[@thehedgehogwholived]

me: *just minding my own business, making a dress* my mum: why are you making satin soup?

[@skellieswag3750]

To feed my serotonin

[@shay2107]

I like how I watch these tutorials like I’m actually going to do them when I have no sewing talent.

[@certifiedsoft9206]

same but i'm going to try!

[@dasren]

Lets go U can do it 😈💕

[@maxinight_]

Relatable

[@allisonali3439]

Sewing is a skill not a talent.

[@nicolelebaron6378]

omg im almost finished with the strawberry dress ahh this is definitely on my to do list now

[@PaperStxrs]

Yayy! Both of those dresses are so funnn!!!😄

[@kyk8001]

saving this for when i randomly have a sewing machine, fabric, and the knowledge to sew

[@barbaraness4507]

I’ve noticed an increase in how many young people are sewing over the past thirty years, and I think it’s great! You make it look easy as you sew on that silky fabric! I’m actually very excited to see the finished product because I know it’s going to be beautiful!

[@sanyashende2712]

I MADE THE DRESS!! It was so simple to make with her guidelines, usually I always find the fabric tooo tight or loose but luckily her measurements matches mine and it’s all just perfect!!! . I love the fact that all the patterns are so adjustable. Totally recommend making this!! Love your video XX 🍓💌

[@liloualoui8190]

hiiii i just bought the pattern, but i'm wondering if the seem allowances are already included or if i need to add them... could you please tell me if you remember ? thxxxx

[@sanyashende2712]

@@liloualoui8190 hiii as far as I remember i had added my own seam allowances

[@rawnak2252]

Can I ask about the length unit used in the measurements please

[@eishazahid8724]

I really wish I understood what you are saying half the time whilst making the dress cause I want to try make it for my friend but I legit don't know anything you just said like what's a basting stitch, darts???, I don't even k n o w

[@IJUSTNEEDASTUPIDUSERNAME]

Basting stitches are long running stitches (just going in and out of the fabric). Because the stitches are so long if you pull on the threads it will gather or pull the material together. You also use it to hold fabric pieces together before you sew on the machine so the pieces don’t shift. A dart adds shape to the fabric. So for example if you put one at the bust line, you’ll see a stitch that forms a triangle, with the triangle point ending at the bust. A visual is probably better. They’re are so many sewing tutorials out there for beginners. I started with a simple circle skirt!

[@eishazahid8724]

@@IJUSTNEEDASTUPIDUSERNAME ooo thank you so much for explaining! I'll try find some beginners videos since I really want to make some dresses during the summer holidays

[@skye387]

Same, I actually wanted to learn sewing years ago but Idk where to start. My mom told me to try the sewing machine but it's those old manual one that I have no idea why but I can only spin it backwards.

[@celestialfrog8783]

have you looked at Annika Victoria's YT channel? they have beginner-friendly tutorials for some really cute clothes!

[@emgladerc1756]

I saw the dress on Pinterest a while ago and was trying to find a good tutorial for it, so thank you! I think I am going to adjust the sleeves to be a bit longer for the one I make.

[@PaperStxrs]

That’s so awesome! That will be super cute!!☺️✨

[@wesupportpickles1793]

@@PaperStxrs at 15:00 do we sew the rectangle into a continuous loop or just a long strip or both their own smaller loops? I am confused with the video and the pattern instructions

[@judymora4516]

This dress is what id wear to the courthouse if i ever chose to get eloped🥺

[@aditi1729]

Exactlyyyy🥺❤️

[@kriziadominguez7929]

I'm here for this exact reason!!

[@serenspence5255]

I love how you didn't make it super short but it still turned out really well! It doesnt have to flash ppl to be super cute!

[@kookiecookie1740]

I'm so glad this turned up on my recommended, the dress looks AMAZING. I have to agree with you ab the cut of the dress, the way you kind of changed the waistline makes it so much more flattering. ❤️

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahh thank you so much!!☺️

[@marshalinn2870]

Oh my goodness this is the dress I had when there was a dance in 1959 advancing to 7th grade. You did such a beautiful job thank you for showing this project. It took me back to such pleasant memories. We used coffee and tea all the time in addition with vegetables to die our fabric and fabric shoes to match the dresses. Perfect length and the fit is right on. Thank you again

[@rita6276]

i have such a strong admiration for people who can make their own clothes. bravo!!!

[@rebeccagittens4946]

This is perfect! I love the floofiness of those other puff dresses but don't like the no waist line or how short they are! Can't wait to try this!

[@stormi8914]

These types of dresses are a babydoll style and I’m in LOVE with them!

[@tee5112]

It's so pretty and flowy, amazing job!

[@AlexandraFraser679]

OMG, I am OBSESSED! I love this so much!!! Well done!

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahh thank you!!!😄🌼

[@janekokoszko7525]

This is just the sweetest dress I've seen in a long time!

[@PaperStxrs]

Aww thank you so much!☺️☺️

[@fatimaamin8668]

So dreamy!! 🤩✨It's funny you posted this now, I've been planning on making a pink version of this dress for myself! I made the bodice and then abandoned it ages ago, but after seeing yours I might just have to dig it out of my stash.

[@PaperStxrs]

You totally should!! This dress is so fun!!✨

[@samaraoropesa5819]

omg i´m planning a pink version too, Liesl Von Trapp vibes

[@lindastowars7346]

THAT TURNED OUT REALLY PRETTY

[@chonis7388]

OMG YOU HELPED ME OUT WITH THE SLEEVES!!!! So like I was trying to make a dress similar to this but I just couldn’t get the sleeves right !THANK YOUU AND YOUR DRESS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!

[@PaperStxrs]

YAYYY I’m so glad it was helpful!! Thank you so much!!😄✨

[@wordsfail793]

i love all your projects so much ahhh so cute!!! you inspire me so so much and motivate me to work on projects of my own! i hope you continue to share your wonderful work with the world and i can't wait to see more from you! :)

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you so much, that’s so kind!!💛✨

[@emo_shit]

That dress is literally one of the prettiest dresses I've ever seen! :0

[@LaHayeSaint]

Ally, I love your enthusiasm for your projects.

[@earlgrey99-69]

The dress looks stunning!😭

[@meicmeic]

This dress = the most beautiful thing I've seen ALL DAY!! 😍 I love it, well done!

[@PaperStxrs]

Aww thank you so much!!☺️✨

[@maelimore5201]

i’ve made a skirt before, but never a dress. home coming is coming up and my fabric just got here today. i’m so excited to make the dress!

[@mottebahner2867]

I had some fabric laying around for *years* and I think I'll recreate this out of it! It won't be white but dark red, but I think it could still look very cool😍🤞🏻 Thank you for the inspiration!

[@rosevenom0885]

Ooh dark red sounds so cool!!!🥰

[@danielizabeth4599]

I decided to sew my own wedding dress, and i knew this was what i wanted. Im so so glad for this tutorial its going to help out so much this year 👏🏼👏🏼

[@toodilu]

I’m so excited seeing new videos from you because I always love them! Love this dress so much and I can’t wait to hopefully sew one for myself some day too!😊

[@PaperStxrs]

Aww thanks so much!!☺️ you totally should!!✨

[@georginakritsepis3423]

I have been trying to sew the same dress for three days now without a sewing machine and your videos are so inspirational

[@stormyweather2773]

Love your videos ! Thanks for showing us and giving us the confidence to make our own clothes ,you make everything so clear 😊

[@claudia-ti9te]

just wanted to thank you for making this video! i found it a few months ago and decided to make a slightly shorter version as my graduation dress. i'm completely in love with how it turned out and wanted to express my appreciation for the inspiration you gave me

[@Voyher_]

So beautiful! And I love your changes to the Selkie bodice. The empire-line is SOOO unflattering on basically everyone

[@Sleipnirseight]

I've been wanting to do exactly this! Thank you!!

[@THISISKACHI]

This is SO CUTE I'm literally obsessed with your channel!!

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahhh thank you so much!!☺️

[@jessicamorrison5731]

How exciting! Love the dress

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you!☺️

[@chloemorrison2343]

I NEEDED THIS!!

[@candiigurl7893]

Like an off-duty Disney princess. ✨

[@noRanchnoService]

That dress is gorgeous on you! I love those types of dresses

[@katiescheuermann1086]

i'm glad someone agrees that the poofy empire waist on the other dresses doesn't work. gorgeous dress, i'm super inspired to make my own

[@chloeanne4473]

This is so so so good!! I’ve been dying to make a dress like Selkie’s ever since I found them online too. You deserve so many more subscribers!! This tutorial was literally so clear and helpful :)

[@PaperStxrs]

Yayy! I’m so glad it was helpful! You should totally give this dress a go!☺️✨

[@hannahpluslaura]

SO FLIPPING CUTEEEE

[@PaperStxrs]

Thanks so much!!✨

[@juliabarbo7928]

Seriously! That's the one, the prettiest I've ever seen! I love it so much! Congratulations for all your hard work making this pretty dress, it was worth it! ♥️✨

[@nathaniastrecker5814]

this is one of the most beautiful dresses i have seen! i wish i could make one myself, maybe some day after tons of practice

[@PaperStxrs]

Aww thank you so much!! You should just go for it!!☺️

[@aniawo5548]

I’m soo in love with this dress!! Now I’m motivated to buy meters of organza and get to sewing this beauty!!💖

[@PaperStxrs]

That’s so exciting!! You totally should!!✨

[@capsulamental]

Your finishes are so well done! I'm obsessed

[@thisgirlcherrie5356]

the dress is so cute!!!!

[@rosieclancy5030]

This dress is absolutely gorgeous 😍😍👏

[@PaperStxrs]

Thanks so much!!☺️✨

[@nikanovakovic3980]

Buying the fabric right now, I need to make this! :) Thank you for such a good tutorial

[@PaperStxrs]

that's so exciting!!!

[@ExistingChicken]

how did it turn out??

[@halley_co]

The fact that she turned the sewing tutorial into a vlog make this more exiting and fun and gives you more motivation to do it ! thank you!! (I'm exciting to ruin the dress because I have my sewing machine only since about 1 month!! yay!!)

[@rockroll5002]

this was so cutteee. that dress turned out so pretty ✨

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahh thank you so much!!🥺

[@PolarisDesigns]

This is so cute!!!

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahh thank you!!🥰

[@jaimephillips1521]

Sound of Music "16 going on 17" vibes. So, so lovely!

[@DeeniesChannel]

this is honestly my dream dress, its so simple and pretty

[@adoptmed9388]

i love watching your videos while i sit down to knit! they're so fun and the dress is so pretty!

[@rubydressdesigns4541]

I will make this one too🤗🤗🤗

[@kims5404]

Love this dress! Have you considered recreating a Teuta Matoshi dress?

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you! I actually haven’t, but that’s a good idea! I’ll look into it!☺️✨

[@barbaraness4507]

That’s so beautiful! It looks really good on you!

[@bleachedout805]

I love the dress. Very classy and you posed in it beautifully.

[@xyryl5917]

you move like a princess u r so pretty😩‼️

[@PaperStxrs]

Aww thank you🥺

[@nabila-si5bv]

I’m literally suprised when i click on this video and a gorgeous human suddenly popped out 😭 and the dress is so pretty!!!

[@avantikatewari1052]

This dress is absolutely gorgeous

[@thugnugget2645]

I am in LOVE with that dresss!!!! like OMG I NEED TO TRY THIS

[@pigeont1221]

Thank you for uploading!!!

[@PaperStxrs]

Haha my pleasure!✨

[@nainamittal7296]

Can anyone believe, that, I, saved, this, pin, yesterday, on, my PINTEREST 😱😱😱

[@PaperStxrs]

Hehe good timing!!✨😱

[@bellaaprm]

WTH THAT IS SOOOOO PRETTYY

[@jellycoolreader9796]

ITS GORGEOUS! OMG!

[@PaperStxrs]

thanks so much!!

[@aiya7239]

Making this dress will update throughout process Update many months later: I got most of the pieces cut out three months ago then got caught up with life and forgot about it BUT my birthday tea party is this weekend and I have nothing to wear so it’s time to buckle up and finish this dress will update again soon

[@sentienttapioca5409]

Sooo... How did it go?

[@hyunniesfanboy]

^

[@idino924]

Usually, sewing videos with a lot of talking make me uncomfortable, but u're always so excited that I get excited too and I like to sew while listening/watching your videos for company

[@PaperStxrs]

Aww thank you!! That’s so cute!☺️✨

[@masteregle]

Definitely something I have to make!!! Another puff sleeved dress adding to my sewing list!!!

[@bigboy-mn9en]

This is definitely helping with making my own dress. Thanks!

[@ayeayecaptain6249]

Looks like an angel. Don't tell me her favorite color isn't white.

[@fatimaherrera8089]

She is the person Harry Styles sings about in "Only Angel" and no one can change my mind

[@teacup2132]

Good thing I've decided to make this literal dress yesterday too lol :'D

[@cheesesandwixtch]

Wow, the dress is so gorgeous and your tutorial is so easy to follow and explains everything so well, thank you thank you thank you

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahh thank you so much!!☺️✨

[@whatigoogled9678]

I love the pink floral dress that you're wearing!

[@TiredRi]

Love this! I thought that the bodice of the original dress was a little too childish for me, since I already look younger than my age, so this is a much better option.

[@KP-us2id]

It looks beautiful on you! Especially how it moves in the wind!

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you so much!!☺️✨

[@rhaiahpelayo4869]

It's definitely beautiful, love your tips. Thanks 😘

[@erincluff9285]

I bought this pattern and with minor adjustments I made my daughter's prom dress. I was lovely. Thank you.

[@osaeg6547]

i’m going to try making this dress for my 18th birthday!

[@rachelvita02]

ahhh omg this looks amazing, so glad that someone made a video on the longer version! quick question, for the inner organza + satin skirts, are they half or full circle skirts?

[@PaperStxrs]

Thanks so much!!☺️ the satin layer is a half circle skirt, and the organza is a full circle skirt✨

[@JohnPorsbjerg]

Amazing video! You’re so good at explaining! Also the result is beautiful, both the design and how neat the details are such as the extra sticking on the sleeve gathering. It really makes a difference!

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you so much!!☺️✨

[@gillianseng523]

This pattern was so much fun to make!!! I made it in dark blue for a dance and I love how it turned out, tysm for making this pattern!

[@chunky16]

I love it,,, so cute, but I think the original silhouette is still quite chic and this one is more palatable

[@amalie5172]

I really enjoy the fact that you adapted the dress to be more flattering, because i agree that the original is unflattering. And the way you pulled it off was perfect!

[@laureneliset]

It turned out soo pretty. Already planning my spring/summer wardrobe and dressing up for absolutely no reason

[@PaperStxrs]

Yayyy!! Dressing up for no reason is the best!!✨

[@alexisc.]

I saw this video and instantly bought the materials! I chose a baby blue tone instead of white and I'm so excited!!

[@namine_nd2871]

Me who doesn't know how to sow, even though I have it in school: Aha I see, easy. Maybe I'll do that too.... Oh shoot idk how to👍🏻

[@ilove_soup]

my cottagecore heart is in love with this dress🥺🥺

[@rightdress]

The dress is so beautiful and so flattering!

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you!!☺️✨

[@lilith8645]

The most beautiful dress. I love it 😍😍.

[@ruthjaquette4719]

omg it looks so good!!! also just curious, is the fabric from FWD good quality? I've seen a ton of bad reviews but it looks AMAZING here.

[@PaperStxrs]

Thank you!!😄 it’s not the highest quality, but I’ve never had any problems with it and it’s super affordable!👍🏻