Perfect Beginner Sewing Project | Shirred Summer Dress | Thrills And Stitches

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Hi everyone, thanks for watching 💙 Here is the link to the fabric I used: www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/strokes-cotton-poplin-blush/

[@tning95]

so satisfying to see I'm not the only one who struggles with the elastic thread rolling about while filling the bobbin 🤣

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Oh gosh haha, the most annoying part of the process!

[@prosie1968]

I love how the dress turned out, so simple. Did I missed how the straps are actually attached?

[@spicybrown75]

No, she completely missed to show us how she attached/detached the detachable straps.

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank you! ☺️The loops I attached to the dress go through the ends of the ruffled sleeves and are tied up. It’s easy, and if I would want to wear it without the sleeves the ties flap down the inside of the dress.

[@spicybrown75]

@@ThrillsandStitches thanks for replying but still not clear to me. Lol.

[@coopersga]

Beautiful Dress 😍😍😍 the fabric made it perfect. I think this is the easiest tutorial in your channel but still with a beautiful result as always

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thanks so much 😊🥰

[@maureencullen1008]

Your choice of fabrics and then how you use them always looks so beautiful.

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@heatheredknits]

What a lovely dress. You are so talented! I’m curious what type of mat you have under your sewing machine? It looks perfect for keeping the machine from sliding away.

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank you so much! It's a faux-leather mat by a brand called Knodel - got it off Amazon, they come in lot's of colours.

[@sharoncrawford6450]

Beautiful dress! Thank you so much for this video, it was easy to follow along. I’ve been wanting to do shirring on a dress for a long time but afraid to. I’ve watched many videos but after watching this one I’m gonna give it a try! Love that fabric! 👗🪡🧵🥰

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Amazing, glad it was helpful! I’m sure yours will turn out great 🪡✨

[@spicybrown75]

Beautiful dress indeed! Can you tell us how you attach/detach the straps?

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank you! ☺️The loops I attached to the dress go through the ends of the ruffled sleeves and are tied up. It’s easy, and if I would want to wear it without the sleeves the ties flap down the inside of the dress.

[@ShutokaJefferson]

I love a shirred dress so flattering to wear. Your fabric choice is stunning thanks for sharing

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank you so much! The fabric is beautiful, I am very tempted to get more of it 🫠✨

[@carolines2088]

Thank you! I've always been terrified of shirring and stayed way clear of it but you've made it look so easy that I might just be brave enough to try!

[@ThrillsandStitches]

You can do it! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@WearySecret]

Please make patterns for the romper and baby doll dress.

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Not sure I can promise, but I’ll keep it in mind!

[@michelemartin7276]

Suggest making any final size alterations after steaming (ironing without touching) the shirring as this causes it to shrink & tighten up.

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Definitively!

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

How clever was that! You could have bought it from that fancy shop 🙂

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank youuuu 🥰 I quite love how it turned out 🪡

[@tanyac9262]

I love your choice of fabric as always, and isn’t it interesting how shirring can transform a print? I might backstitch next time I shirr anything now you’ve given us permission 😉, I’ll feel my stitches are safer! If you haven’t tried it, I thought the removable straps might be fun crossed over, or even a single strap going diagonally across shoulder or halter neck style!

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Thank you! The print on the fabric really make it special, reminds me of a popular dress by & other stories from a few years back. Love the strap ideas ☺️✨

[@sarahmolinasews]

Can you share what type of fabric is best for shirring?

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Cotton poplin, rayon, crepe - light to medium weight fabrics work best ☺️

[@mariagiovannadibitonto]

Wow, beautiful dress and fabric too, actually.. can i ask you where you got that fabric? i love it!

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Of course! It's from Fiber Mood and I purchased it on Fabric Godmother: www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/strokes-cotton-poplin-blush/

[@TheGalactica2001]

This is just cotton (poplin), right? Curious, because I want to try my hand at this

[@ThrillsandStitches]

Yes, this was cotton poplin :) Works like a charm for this type of dress.