Sewing a dress I can't afford (Free People dupe)

[@nikiharris2848]

I'm only a minute in so far and this is so relatable... The guilt of spending time on anything that isn't perpetuating your business and the mad rush to finish a gown right before the event- it's like you watched my life like a movie! 🤣

[@artvvitch]

Haha! So glad I’m not the only one! I think we need to try and feel good about making things for ourselves.

[@akitiara]

This video was so clearly broken down, I feel like I learned a lot!

[@artvvitch]

That’s great to hear!

[@CraftyRie]

The dress looks absolutely awesome on you! Also, love your use of pattern weights! I use tinned goods from my pantry as pattern weights as I sew at the kitchen table!

[@artvvitch]

I love that! Yeah honestly, I grab whatever happens to be around to use as weights 😂

[@ashleyplante1646]

This came out so beautiful and definitely has your touch on the design. Incredible job laying out this technical process! I learned a lot.

[@artvvitch]

Thank you so much, Ashley!

[@LaSalamandraTV]

I started to sew because I wanted to avoid boring clothes and also because I was tired of spending money on clothes that didn't value the price

[@artvvitch]

A great reason to start sewing! Gives you a real appreciation for the amount of effort it takes to make a garment.

[@katelillo1932]

Oh my gosh, it came out so beautifully! Your dress is very similar in shape to a dress I’ve been planning (I splurged and bought some cute kitty themed fabric from spoon flower for it 😮) and this was so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to film and edit this 😊

[@artvvitch]

I’m so glad it was helpful, best of luck with your dress!