DIY Selkie Inspired Dress From A Sheet | Pattern Available | ✨Total Princess Vibes☁️

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I feel like such a princess in this dress! I've honestly missed making gowns, so I had so much fun sewing this one! I am also currently working on the pattern to go along with this video! If you have questions on how to adjust this pattern, I would recommend watching my video on my tips and tricks to adjust my patterns / making your own! Here is the video link! • My Tips and Tricks to ... ​​​
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✨Materials✨
Pattern: www.paperstxrs...
Full size sheet set (these are not the ones I used so I can't vouch for their quality, but they looked similar!): rb.gy/3lwfei
Invisible zippers: rb.gy/sez3i9
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The Petticoat I wore: rb.gy/1clexr
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✨Music✨
X I X X - pillow talk
Rose - lukrembo
Butter - lukrembo
Floating On waves - Hol Dolce
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✨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 : )

[@sasiamo1308]

Not me stealing bedsheets from around the house to make all your bedsheets dresses 😌😁

[@cait3]

LMAOOO your family are probably thinking hmm where did my bedsheets go... that dress looks familiar....

[@sasiamo1308]

@@cait3 probably lmaoo

[@gardendancing1012]

Watch me buy up all the cute sheets at the thrift store !

[@ApatheticBlogger]

@@gardendancing1012 Me too ✋

[@sal1918]

Same but I’m probably going to fail cause my only skills in clothes n stuff is spitting in my room with an old shirt making clothes for my stuffies

[@BoudicasQuest]

selkie dresses are poorly tailored at the bodice. although their fabric and designs are stellar, and i love that they are body-positive. however, even in the photos on their own website show bunching at the waist, incorrect placement of the bust, and a horribly insufficient bust. this video is so satisfying, as you've corrected all those problems and you created a piece that's gorgeous AND fits!

[@emilqyy]

I made this as a beginner (someone who’s never made a dress before) and it turned out GREAT

[@mochi8847]

I really want to try making this dress for my birthday but I have also never sewn before. May I ask how hard it was and how long did it take you?

[@janearagon7453]

What sewing machine do you have?

[@jayak3341]

THIS gives me the confidence to try it as well!!!

[@illusiane]

Me too! Such a good guide

[@ranmoritogomori5586]

Omg same I got the machine last year but I was so busy with college and afraid to start doing a dress but yeah not anymore after your comment Thankss!💞 I will make it as soon as I finish my final exams😆✨

[@niamhabigail]

Oh my god the dress is stunning! You always make the most amazing clothes and I love watching you make them - even if I am a beginner aha

[@PaperStxrs]

That's so sweet! I hope that my videos help you on your sewing journey ✨

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

You can do it. I believe in you❤

[@zelbie]

Going to buy this pattern and use it to make a wedding dress for myself. With the right material, I think I might be able to pull it off. May try to make the back longer to make a train. We will seeeee. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@jiyasingh7613]

Congratulations on your wedding!

[@zelbie]

@@jiyasingh7613 Thank you!

[@myleemontag1690]

Did you do it? How's it going??😃

[@zelbie]

@@myleemontag1690I bought the fabric 2 weeks ago and I actually cut out the pieces today. Wedding isn't for about 7 months so I'll be taking my time. Thanks for asking :)

[@praisea8223]

What fabric are u using?

[@StrawbyxMilk]

I love your work and it’s definitely helped keep my thinking straight when drafting patterns myself. You helped me with my own strawberry dress and I really wanna make this one now.

[@paramitalahiri2212]

Plz

[@paramitalahiri2212]

Plz plz teach me how to draw a pattern

[@non-binarysimp1971]

I made this dress for my birthday and IT WAS FANTASTIC Like literally I did it in a lavender color and I felt like the bell of my party the whole night! (the party just ended!)

[@mariatheyoutuber]

I'm super late but happy birthday

[@nhoyfoxtrotable]

Heyyy, super later but Happy Birthday!!! I wish you good health and good luck

[@karencaicedo2973]

Hola. Cómo descargaste el patrón?

[@greeniscoollol]

Happy reaaaaally late birthday!!🎉🎉🎉 haha

[@jacqy6619]

oh my goodness this is the dress of my dreams! you have been the one to push me to start learning how to sew and i’d really like to thank you for it! so excited to begin learning :)

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahhh omg that’s so sweet!! I’m so glad I could help you on your sewing journey!☺️💛

[@glimmerlings]

this is so pretty!!! i saw this video then managed to find a light seafoam green bedsheet set (king size) that i will try to use to make this soon. all of ur creations are so cute and inspire/give me so much motivation to sew!!

[@pcemail10]

Can you update the comment after you make it? i want to know if there was enough fabric to use so i can buy a king size sheet to instead of a sheet and fitted sheet with pillow cases ect (its hard to find them all in the same shade or colour)

[@glimmerlings]

@@pcemail10 hi! I finished cutting out all the pieces (every measurement sized up 1.5in from her measurements) I ended up having to use both a normal sheet and fitted sheet, as I didn't have enough for both skirt pieces on just one sheet. (I was able to fit everything else + 1 skirt piece on thr flat sheet) You may be able to use just one if you cut the pieces precisely enough, though, because I think the only reason why it didn't work for me was I accidentally ripped through where I shouldn't have making the rest of the flat sheet too small for the other skirt piece to fit. Hope I could help a little!

[@xanimexXxgurlx2]

May I know what kind of material sheet did you use? Just normal microfiber? Thanks! I can't wait to try it too!!

[@glimmerlings]

@@xanimexXxgurlx2 hi there! I can't remember exactly, but im pretty sure I used 100% polyester microfiber sheets

[@xanimexXxgurlx2]

@@glimmerlings thanks!!

[@helenaeustaquio107]

I just loved this dress. I think it's one of my favorites so far. :) A while ago I commented on how much you inspire me, and once again I would like to thank you, I recently made my first dress (it's not perfect yet but I'm pretty happy with the results) and your videos make me feel motivated try again and improve my sewing skills (and my english haha).

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahh omg that’s so sweet!!!🥺 thanks for making my day💛✨

[@NA-du4sf]

Stop Literally just yesterday I was organizing my sheets because I started using flat sheets instead of fitted sheets (gives me less back pain) and I realized that now I have a bunch of fitted sheets and nothing to do with them. This video could not have come at a better time. My sheets are almost identical to the ones that you used and I was looking for a new sewing project. This timing is actually perfect Thanks!

[@jane-dy1wh]

Just so you know, I bought the pattern and started making this dress with 6 yards of 60" fabric. I'm making it in size medium and there isn't enough fabric to make the ruffle piece because the skirt pieces are too wide to fit on the fold according to grain line. I still love this pattern but I thought I would let you know!! I'm not sure what I should add to the hem for visual interest yet. I'm thinking maybe a ribbon ruffle for the hem and sleeves or even making the sleeves and ruffle out of a couple yards of some contrasting fabric? If you have any ideas I would love to hear them!

[@theFULLMoonKnight]

The contrasting sleeves & ruffle sounds great!!! Depending on your taste, making a simple sash in that second color would be a good way to tie that color back in on the body of the dress as well. Plus you could make the sash wider in the back so it could be tied in a very fluffy bow! Have fun & let us know how it goes (as I am making a small but I only have twin sheets so ^^,,,)

[@kayleejenson954]

Same thing happened to me and I'm making a size XS

[@lean.1272]

Came we please normalize this Style as every day wear🥺 it’s gorgeous!!!

[@KarjianaCadet]

It came out super cute! I love how you explain what portion of the dress you'll be working on instead of just listing every step throughout the video. It makes this an actually useful tutorial.

[@kikiyuki668]

How did you do the ruffle? Can you help me? I sewed the parallel line, what do I do next?

[@shopaholica82]

I made this dress following the tutorial, and I'M OBSESSED!!!! I struggled a little bit though and made a couple of deviations: 1. I thought 1 king sized sheet was enough to make this, I didn't have enough fabric for the ruffles at the very bottom but I still like my dress! 2. Probably don't need a 22" zipper, I did size XS/S with a 18" zipper and still cut a lot of it off 3. It was really difficult turning the dress to gather all 3 layers (around 14:47), when I tried it ended up uneven, I undid it and chose to hand sew via ladder stitch around where the bodice meets the skirt, turned out great! 4. I chose to french seam the sleeves and the skirt instead of zig zag stitch or leaving them open 5. HIGHLY recommend using a basting stitch for the zipper in case it doesnt fit (i didn't, when I zipped it up and realized it was too loose I had to hand rip all the seams adding an extra 30 min) overall it took me 3 days, sewing about 9--12 hours total to make this dress (I purchased the pattern)! I've never sewn a zipper before and now my confidence sewing is ✨

[@xXAshHoleXx]

Sheets really are one of the best things to at least practice on so you don't feel bad if you mess up a few times!

[@LillyPadArt]

I’m making this dress so I figured I’d update with my progress Day 0: not counting this as a day because all I did was tape the pattern together and cut it out Day 1: I cut out everything but the bottom ruffles, I used a rotary cutter for the bodice pieces and used a single pillow case for them all. I realized that my fitted sheet had the elastic topstitched in, meaning I couldn’t just pull it out (I just cut it out instead) and was very sad. I used the fitted sheet for the skirt pieces and the sleeves, leaving the flat sheet for all the ruffles. I sewed all the bodice and lining pieces together! Day 2: I really wanted to get more done because I basically need it done after tomorrow, but alas, sometimes I’m really slow! I cut out all my ruffles from my flat sheet and sewed the sleeves onto the dress. One thing I struggled with was the amount of seam allowance I should use for the bodice to the sleeve. I used about an inch to make sure, but it probably could’ve been smaller. I also sewed one of the casings of the sleeves and figured out how much elastic I needed for myself. I spent almost a half hour seam ripping the elastic out of the sheet because it was sewn into it, but luckily my mom offered to do a bunch for me! Day 3: I sewed the skirt pieces together and gathered it onto the bodice I sewed it before also attaching the lining because I forgot, but it was better that way! I then did the lining to the skirt and outer piece wrong and had to seam rip it all, my mom helped me figure it out because the step for that part it really confusing! I sewed all the ruffle pieces together and hemmed them before sewing gathers. I then also sewed about a quarter of the gather stitches Day 4: I finished the dress. It took a bit to pin the ruffles to the skirt but I finished it eventually. I sewed the elastic in the casing for the bottoms of the sleeves and I did the invisible zipper. The front of the dress is a bit low and the skirt pretty heavy. So just a warning for anyone wanting to make it. All in all, I really like it and would definitely recommend making it. In total I spent less than $50. About $35 on the sheets (from IKEA, but a cheaper brand might be lighter and not have the elastic topstitched in), the zipper and the boning were about $5 (I got both on sale at Fabricland), and the pattern was $9 but I will probably use pieces if not the entire pattern for future projects. I was on a bit of a time crunch so don’t be like me and instead give yourself a lot of time, it will definitely be easier and less stressful!!

[@yinhannasjournal]

I just started getting interested in sewing so I wanted to watch some videos about it to familiarise myself with the terminology and I found this one! I love it, it's really aesthetic and well-explained and the result is stunning! Thanks for making this dress and this video ^^

[@WoWBloodrend]

That's such a good idea splitting the gathering threads into quadrants! Love it 😁 thanks for sharing with us

[@238Tina1]

I would definitely want this pattern 😍 love it with the sleeves up!

[@laurenragle5228]

The dress is amazing! I'm definitely going to grab the pattern and try it out. As a tip for the boning: You can also file the edges down a little with a nail file after your round it with the scissors. Just to make sure it's nice and smooth and won't cut the fabric.

[@hatanaye]

i have never sewn anything in my life but seeing this dress i want to try so badly

[@pcemail10]

your giving me princess vibes!!!! i was just about to make your blue floral prom dress but i saw this and changed my mind :)

[@i_am_weak_trash6989]

I implore you, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, make more tutorials. This has been literally so helpful as a intermediate seamstress and is so easy to understand. Thank you, I will keep this video saved as I’ve been working on a milkmaid dress that is similar

[@jamessteele890]

I'm loom knitting a t-shirt . On Sunday past I started to make dream catchers

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Such a beautiful dress! Turned out perfectly. I'd love to make it, but gee I hate sewing gathers.

[@Tralala4Cookies]

I've been wanting to learn to sew and bought a machine but I haven't found a pattern I liked till now! I'm so excited to buy your patterns!

[@illusiane]

Thank you so much for the video tutorial and sewing patterns! I just made the most gorgeous dress for my friends wedding, that I can't wait to wear! This can be sewed from a single duvet cover +pillowcase, if you sew together a couple of pieces for the inner lining, and cut a bit off the ruffle length btw ❤

[@romeoguille4368]

I love the volume of the skirt!!!! MY STYLE UGHHHHHH 💖💖💖💖

[@avaeity9070]

Every time I watch one of your videos I want to make a princess gown. You just make it look so effortless and fun :D

[@katie9847]

I love the tutorial aspect of it. Not only was the dress beautiful, but every step was clear and concise.

[@deerkota]

I got a notification from my watch so I only saw the title, and my immediate thought was that you made a dress inspired by selkies from folklore 😂

[@ApatheticBlogger]

OMG.... Not me about to try and handsew the whole thing coz I ain't got no machine 😭 my poor arthritis but I NEED this dress. You're the GOAT for the pattern ❤💕

[@ananyareddy5117]

How did it go?

[@SparkleFeyed]

Adorable! I love that you used a sheet, as well! I love using thrifted sheets for sewing projects ❤

[@GabrielleJames]

I’m currently making the dress now, I will update how it goes!

[@greeniscoollol]

How is it going?😊

[@GabrielleJames]

@@greeniscoollol I actually got really confused by the instructional video and messed up the seams 😩 The sizing also didn't fit me completely for a M. The cups were to big but the waist was big enough.

[@greeniscoollol]

@@GabrielleJames Oh no! I hope you succeed if you ever try again!

[@audrey4067]

how much fabric did you use ?

[@debrasouza4342]

You are so talented! I am obsessed with this 👗😍😍 it looks amazing when the sleeves are worn off the shoulder!! This novice sewer is heading out to thrift fitted sheets immediately ❤️😍❤️

[@hannahgerber4111]

The prices for the patterns are not bad at all!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!❤️

[@juliagamache2009]

I can’t wait for the pattern! I’m super super beginner but you inspire me and I need to make this dress like RIGHT NOW! :)

[@PaperStxrs]

yay!! best of luck!! 💛

[@caylarivera2804]

Bought the pattern a while ago, now I'm finally getting fabric to try and make it myself! Wish me luck

[@elumcadam6212]

how did you get along making it? im about to make it but its a bit daunting

[@ThatSweatyCat1]

my kid loves your Chanel and thinks the dress is so cute

[@Iloveblankie]

First tutorial I've found. I'm gonna make this with you. Haven't started yet and this is my first time sewing haha. Good luck to me ❤

[@chelseafontanilla2608]

i am trying to make this for my fairy halloween costume and scared at the same time but also very excited

[@cathytarapacz]

What a talented young lady you are congratulations on a gorgeous dress

[@johnreyocampo6687]

I wish in the near future you'd make an exhibit of all the clothes you made , or maybe a runway, I would love to be one of your models😍

[@rosellace8164]

YOU'RE KILLING IT, BABE! Super proud of your channel's growth in such a short time!!! KEEP IT UP ILY!!!💛😘

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahhh thanks queen!!! I love youuu💛🥺

[@mango68116]

I just got your pattern and a bedsheets and I'm so excited to sew this 😭😭🥰🥰

[@HandyHelons]

You’re so talented! The dress came out beautifully!

[@oliviabarker1708]

Can I see a photo of the finished product?

[@gundhamtanaka7]

definitely begging my parents to bring me by good will to get some sheets, this is so cute

[@genevievelav]

This is it. This is the pattern I'm using for my wedding dress.

[@giselleee.2]

Omg! I need to buy this now! I wanna feel like a princess!

[@alaskacosplay]

I actually followed this tutorial for the sleeves and the skirt but the bodice was based on a tank top pattern I liked since Im afraid of my dress slowly riding down because of the skirt weight and I needed support for my chest. I also put in a built-in petticoat made of organza on the inside for the floof factor but its attached to a yoke which is like 6 inches of the top of the skirt patternand the inner ruffles are stitched to that to prevent waist bulk.

[@lavenderblu7647]

This came up on my recommended, I clicked, and here I am sewing a dress now💖😂

[@jocelynecupcake]

I would totally wear that dress, and i'm not even a confident person! ^u^ I just love it

[@shupak420]

i love how this looks especially the sleeves!! im thinking about getting the pattern and making a dress for prom like this but in black, maybe emroider some insects and animal skulls on the bottom bc edge

[@juliaostlund9360]

Idea: Dip Chloe's paws in some paint then let her walk on the fabric; lolol I got that idea at 2:15 bc she's just so cute!!

[@UnderoathHasMyBrain]

Okay, I definitely need to make one of these in black. 🖤🖤🖤

[@abhilasharakhunde5997]

😍😍 omg she is so elegant . 😍😍

[@giirlchan]

Princesssss ❤️ beautiful one!!!!

[@MsCynthiaPearl]

Total princess dress!!!! 💜🌸💜

[@urlocaldevilbaby4797]

desperately looking for someone in my life that i can make this for, it's so sick n actually seems doable omg...

[@greeniscoollol]

ME! ME! ME! jk lol😅

[@FrancheskaBarreto]

SO COOL! was waiting for this video ever since I saw the dress lmao

[@027char]

Hello, I've never seen you before but everything about this 20 minute video was so great.

[@fiona-j444]

This dress feels a little like Leisel from the sound of music🥰🥰

[@jennylouis5442]

im making this in green colour !! can't wait for my own results !! :33

[@xxgoldenboyxx25]

I love this idea

[@rheayams344]

I really love how you do your tutorials i can follow them nicely ❤️❤️❤️

[@PaperStxrs]

Yayy That makes me so happy to hear!!☺️

[@hayleydeering6635]

I usually buy thrifted sheets! keeps the cost down, and they are super easy to wash and make sure they are clean

[@vickiewade3950]

That works so good

[@improvwithlions4173]

Ahhhh that's wonderful!!

[@RedandBlackS10]

Picnic dress!!!! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@shawna8637]

Hey I just made one of your sundresses and IM IN LOVE!! TYYYY

[@andreaflores3992]

Bangs are looking good❤

[@PaperStxrs]

Ahhh thank youu!!

[@cosettesakura7744]

Just "WOW" !! I wish could do this too TwT

[@fabianafiliais4346]

Sheets? Omg girl how I never though about it! In Switzerland a meter would cost 23-35fr same price of a sheet 😉😍! Thank you 😅

[@lolaamandaann377]

It looks lovely. ❤

[@roma7923]

Wow you are not only beautiful but talented as well. Your finished product is so stunnìngly beautiful

[@dejahdanger]

Adorable dress. Gonna try making for my daughter. Excellent tutorial.

[@spaghettiking7312]

Holy craaaaapppppp!!!!! That's what I call adorable! Well done!

[@Codyhdoyle]

Thank you for this pattern so stun cant wait to make my first attempt!

[@molotovborsodi8709]

just put the sheets and all of the materials in my Amazon cart, im do excited to start this project!!!

[@elumcadam6212]

im making this for the bridgeton ball im going to!!! so perfect maybe not the right time period but still gorgeous

[@SeventhGate008]

This is so good????? Thank you for making and posting your process this is amazing!!!

[@k1a18i5]

It's so beautiful ✨💛

[@PurpleFlash56]

Such a cute dress!!

[@aw878]

I didnt like it until you wore it off the shoulder and I screeeeeaaaaamed!!!!! Giiiiirl!!!!!

[@olenadijkstra5852]

stop it!!! this is so beautiful

[@strawberrineko]

Wow, your dress designs are so gorgeous! I'll definitely try following along one of your tutorials once I have a sewing machine XD

[@Steph_here]

The dress turned out so pretty!!! Tbh: I really wish this channel wouldn't rely on or recommend Amazon so much 😪 I understand the benefits of using it, for sure. But I also understand the harm :/

[@beastcrown9481]

What I usually do is find a shop on Amazon that sells what I need - Usually they put their website down there somewhere, and then I can go there to buy directly from them. Cuts out the middleman, and tends to be cheaper too.

[@Steph_here]

@@beastcrown9481 that's genius

[@srinithisannidhiraju]

Has anyone tried this one?! Looks wonderfull!

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

1st of your videos I've seen. The thumbnail got me! #PrincessDress😍

[@pearheadperi]

yess i’ve been waiting for this!!

[@account01289]

This looks like my mum's wedding dress, same style same colour ❤

[@alishachaudhary910]

Step 1: have beautiful bed sheets 😅😅

[@Sewmazing]

I really really like your dress! 🥰

[@metalkingtohorses]

you are super talented

[@JocelynChong]

I love the outcome of this dress ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daftcow3235]

Gorgeous!! You never disappoint xx

[@nitaanlucya]

This is so pretty 🥰

[@pridemarie4144]

This looks so good!!

[@poke-talia268]

I'll be honest, I didn't pay too much attention to this video, /but/ that's because it's an excellent video to have on while you're working on sewing or crafting something. The audio editing choices aren't so distracting, but they are engaging enough for a short of pseudo body doubling to keep up productivity. I mean this in a positive way. Sorry if this isn't coming off well.