Sew This Dress, Change A Life | Sew Yeah Service Project!

[@stitchpenniesofficial]

I’ve never sewn a garment before, and for anyone else who hasn’t either, the first one takes you some time. Once you get the hang of it, you start churning them out quickly. (Desi got 6 done in a weekend.) This video is really helpful, thanks, Brody. 🙌

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad the tutorial was helpful! Thank you for helping with this wonderful project!

[@trac6009]

Thank you I needed that! I've Never sewn clothing!

[@cindycarnes6441]

RIGHT? I did 10. Cut them out all at once, then did assembly line sewing. I did not enjoy the bias tape around the arms. I got different patterns. I'm making 50 dresses. Only because they number of labels I had to buy was 50. I didn't want them to go to waste. Nobody near me is making dresses.

[@kristing9154]

I am so excited to help out. Light the World!!!!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you so much for your contribution!

[@katysacher8293]

This was very well done. I appreciate the tips and tricks. I like the way the border was sewn with a french seam as well as the tip to tack the straps to the dress so they do not get lost. Thanks for the video.

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching! We are very glad it was helpful!

[@pamelaphelan596]

Great video Brody, I have the fabric, labels, and now with this easy step by step tutorial I’m excited to make the girl dresses for this wonderful service project. I was worried about what I had committed to making after watching several other “how to make dress videos” but this one definitely is easy to follow. Thank you very much!

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad! Thank you for contributing to this great cause.

[@cindycarnes6441]

The bias making tool is a life saver, makes the bias tape so much easier.

[@lidabard2121]

You can use a binding tool at the iron station. You feed the fabric through one end and pull it out the other side. It folds the fabric 2x and you just run the iron over the fold as you pull the length of fabric through the gadget. It is accurate and fast.

[@SewYeah]

😍😍So sorry I am just catching this .I am trying to catch up on the comments. Hope to do better in the future. Thanks for watching our lives. We appreciate it !!!!!!

[@bonniebartlow5631]

In My wildest dreams I would’ve never thought you would show us how to make these wonderful dresses, on your video. this craft - lesson is wonderful I’ve made about 30 of these and sent them out a few years ago. I made the different sizes and I never got around to making the boys shorts that I could have sent as well but I really enjoyed making those dresses. God bless you and I hope the Lord helps you with your sales because you reach so many people showing them how to make things. we see your humanity by doing these wonderful dresses to help these poor little children that live in a warm climate they don’t need coats and mittens thank you so much for showing all of your viewers how to make things for children that live in a warm climate. Thanks again for showing us how to do the French seams to send the. Best little dresses possible

[@SewYeah]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are grateful to be able to organize projects for the wonderful people like yourself who contribute so much good! Thank you!

[@stephaniesmith2575]

I have always loved an opportunity to use a French seam. Makes a neat finish.

[@SewYeah]

We agree! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Ok Brody, watched the video good instruction, printed my pattern instructions, waiting on my 2 labels, wish me luck, I hope to send next week, as soon as I get my order! LOL

[@SewYeah]

Sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for helping!

[@annablock8037]

I ordered the labels and am going to start making some dresses while I wait for the labels. Thanks for the great tutorial. With the labels being so inexpensive I didn’t mind purchasing them. I have wanted to do this for a long time now and you have motivated me.

[@SewYeah]

We are grateful for your contribution! Thank you for watching!

[@KiyomiY]

Thank you for this - I got a couple of kits from a live show and needed a visual to tackle the project! Hope to be sending some dresses in soon!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for donating! We appreciate all your contributions!

[@baseballquilter8984]

Thank you, Brody, for showing us at a great pace and clear instructions. Very🌸 cute dresses👗. I will start making mine tomorrow. Again, thanks for the tutorial. 😊🤩

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad the tutorial was helpful! Thank you for helping with this wonderful project!

[@tearose3763]

Awww love your makes and your WHY👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for your support!

[@bgturman]

Very nice project! I believe the cuff at the bottom can be sewn like the "burrito" style pillowcase method - you'll have enclosed seams.

[@SewYeah]

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@stephver]

Pretty fabric. I think I’ll have to break my Sew Yeah fast. It’s for a good cause 😊

[@SewYeah]

🙌❤😍 Thanks for watching!

[@opalpipkin6285]

Great video! Those are such sweet looking dresses. And you made it look so easy to put together. Thank you so much Brody.

[@SewYeah]

We're so glad the video was easy to follow and you like the dresses. We are so glad we can help contribute to this great project! Thanks for watching 👍🙏🎈

[@marlapavelzik9766]

I have 3 done, will do 2 more. Waiting on my tags from Stephanie's Stitches. Great video.

[@SewYeah]

Wonderful! Thank you for your donations!

[@karenbrunette6314]

Ty for doing this tutorial I’m a beginner n I just may be able to do this .

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad it is helpful! We appreciate all your contributions!

[@shelleyramsey9410]

Two questions .... 1) why does the folded armhole length have to be cut & resewn; couldn't you just leave it a folded side? 2) Brodie you indicated that you can use a serger, so would that mean that they would not have a French seam but a serged seam? I just want to make sure that our efforts will be able to be used. I'm going to introduce my "ladies Bible Study group" to this service project. Totally love it. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@annablock8037]

I actually wondered the same thing. But I think some of us will figure out some of our shortcuts. Hopefully we can share them with each other.

[@SewYeah]

There are many options and techniques you can use. As long as there are all finished seams the dresses should be accepted. You can find more answers to frequently asked questions here: www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/ Thank you!

[@kfaz3979]

It has to be cut and resewn so the sides are even. If only one side has a French seam, the other side will be too big. Make sense?

[@ashleyhollopeter588]

Ashley love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️😚😚❤️

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching!

[@teresadonovan1980]

I’ve been waiting for this thanks

[@SewYeah]

🙌❤ thank you for watching!

[@marykatecurtis9557]

Great tutorial Brody 🙏 😊

[@SewYeah]

Thank you 🙌

[@SherrysSheShedSewing]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching!

[@DianeakaNorthsideMama]

A really thorough tutorial!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching!

[@DianeakaNorthsideMama]

@@SewYeah There were some useful tips, especially french seaming the raw edges.

[@DD-ek8qc]

Thanks for finally posting this. I’ve been looking for the pattern. Picking up fabric next week to get started. How do I get to labels to sew on and is there a particular place to stitch them on the dress?

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching! You will find all the information for the dresses here: sewyeahquilting.com/pages/humanitarian. Please text us at 702-280-4552 to order labels. Thank you!

[@kfaz3979]

What size dress does this make? You’d mentioned they were in need of larger sizes, 8 through 12. Does this pattern make the larger sized dress?

[@SewYeah]

Yes, this will make a dress large enough for the 8-12 range. You can add to or make the pattern smaller to make additional sizes. Thank you!

[@bbrown8353]

I need to contact them I always wanted to donate and seem to miss the challenge dates !! Thank you

[@laris2328]

SPRAY STARCH TO THE RESCUE 🥰. It'll help with the straps.

[@SewYeah]

Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@ladyrevivalstudio]

can i use my own pillowcase dress pattern

[@RunWithScissorsSewingOriginal]

Do you have the original pattern on your site? The new pattern they have on their website it reversible. I need this one to make! Thanks

[@SewYeah]

Just updated the link, our pattern is now available. Sorry about that!

[@Sasslette]

ೋღ☃ღೋ G'Day B-Bud from Australiaೋღ☃ღೋ I made theses dresses back in school!!! Great idea!! Thanks!

[@SewYeah]

Awesome! Thank you for watching! We are so grateful to be able to help with this amazing project!❤🤗

[@jeannemcmillintwinlakeses3767]

I just finished the first one, using the same fabrics on both but opposites. I think the ties are too short at only 22 inches like the pattern says. I'm going to take mine out and make another set more like 30 inches long. I can't tie them in a bow. Better too long than too short. Supper easy and cute cute cute.

[@kfaz3979]

There are TWO width of fabric that need to be cut; one for the front and one for the back.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for watching

[@jannance1173]

When I make strips, I zigzag each side, and the fold is easier.

[@SewYeah]

😍😍So sorry I am just catching this .I am trying to catch up on the comments. Hope to do better in the future. Thanks for watching our lives. We appreciate it !!!!!!

[@CourtReporting3]

The pattern link goes to the Alaska quilts. Where can I find the pattern for the dress?

[@SewYeah]

Just updated the link, the pattern is now available. Sorry about that!

[@joanweissenburger632]

Where can i find your pattern?

[@missmix48]

great video but I wish you would have shown how to do the sleeves.

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching. We generally make this pattern with the straps, but there are lots of patterns with sleeves that are accepted by Dress a Girl Around the World. You can visit their website here for more information: www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/dresses-we-accept

[@djf57]

Sew side seams then iron then french seam and iron. I sew garments and ironing is as important in garment sewing as quilting

[@SewYeah]

For sure!

[@evelynthomas714]

Where is the pattern

[@SewYeah]

Just updated the link, the pattern is now available. Sorry about that!

[@rhodawilliams5577]

Can use a bias maker run Thur with iron I have 1-2” maker bias tape maker fast

[@kathieheath8716]

That’s what I did - much easier

[@SewYeah]

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@stephver]

❤️

[@SewYeah]

❤😊

[@kathyshoemaker449]

I make them

[@SewYeah]

Thank you!

[@roxeannesexton8447]

Can you surge the raw edges and then turn them under

[@SewYeah]

Yes, that's a great way to do it as well. Thanks for watching!

[@annitadrew3699]

Where and how do we get the label’s please?

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching. Please text us at 702-280-4552 to order labels.

[@loribernard5144]

Should we wash the fabric?

[@sharlabrechbill5768]

I am going to wash mine before cutting. For quilts, I don’t, but for garments I like to prewash so the finished garment won’t shrink.

[@baseballquilter8984]

I won't be washing mine. What if the little girl getting my dress happens to have some kind of allergic reaction to my laundry detergent. You never know. Just a thought.

[@sharlabrechbill5768]

@@baseballquilter8984 Both my daughters were sensitive to certain detergents, so I understand what you are saying. However, my experience has been that children who are that sensitive to detergents are also sensitive to the chemicals in new fabrics. I always use the unscented hypoallergenic laundry detergent for that reason. Pre washing is a personal decision based on how I was taught to make garments. Thanks for your comment, though. It’s certainly something to consider.

[@SewYeah]

It is your preference! Thank you!

[@sandragalpin654]

Did I miss where to get the tag?

[@sandragalpin654]

Nevermind, found it!

[@SewYeah]

❤😊 Thank you!

[@lindadavis6193]

Can you use ribbon?

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching. You can find all the specifications for the dresses here: www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/faqs, under the link for "guidelines."

[@SewYeah]

Hi Linda , they request that you do not send with ribbon as it tends to unravel

[@tearose3763]

Is this your favorite rotary cutter?

[@SewYeah]

We usually use the Martelli 45mm cutter but we've been trying out the Olfa Splash and we like that too!

[@tearose3763]

@@SewYeah awesome thank you!

[@debraressel6641]

Is there anyone who will supply these labels for the dresses as I have fabric but really cannot afford to buy labels and shipping. I would like to help but monetarily I am really cash poor. Mailing the dresses to you will hurt 😩 if not I guess I will try the other dress donations that they send to Africa as they don’t make you buy labels. Thank you

[@SewYeah]

Anything you can afford is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[@debraressel6641]

@@SewYeah I’m not trying to be an arse but you didn’t really answer the question. Are you saying I can mail the dresses to you without the labels?

[@annablock8037]

The labels are made to help identify the girls from predators from abduction. That’s the only reason the labels are used. This way the predators know there is someone watching over those girls. It’s truly a safety issue.

[@debraressel6641]

@@annablock8037 I understand what the labels are for and is an awesome thing but the expense of the labels, shipping ect. Is what I was inquiring about. If there is anyone or org. That would supply them as even the small fee they charge is more than I can afford. I have the fabric and know how but not an extra dime to spare. Just wanted to help if I could with what I already have 😊

[@SewYeah]

@@debraressel6641 please text us at 702-280-4552 and we can get you some labels . Thanks for doing them . Just mention in your text that Brody said he would send them to you cost free .