Sewing a High Street Inspired wrap dress using a Pattern I already own | Pattern hack

Sewing a High Street Inspired wrap dress using a Pattern I already own | Pattern hack
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[@pamchamberlin6703]

An old-school sewing trick is that with woven fabrics you can use strips of the fabric selvedge as stay tape. I always enjoy your videos about making home sewing fresh and fashionable. Your dress turned out cute!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you that’s a great tip and probably turns out neater too! Thanks for watching xx

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

Great job.

[@mnoeliarc]

I had never thought of that but it’s a great tip 😊

[@paularoberts2129]

Hi Sally Your dress is beautiful you need to make a couple more So classy Take care have a wonderful week xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much I’m glad you like it 😊 x

[@paularoberts2129]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marywallace5248]

Lovely dress, fabric and colour gorgeous.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@LUcyaSews]

Dress turned out super nice and you look GREAT in it 👍🏻☺️

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xxx

[@susanhealey6294]

Another brilliant vlog Sally, your dress looks beautiful, well done again 😍x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much!! X

[@cherriestevens1250]

Hi Sally. Love your dress and fabric choice. When I make these types of ties, I fold the seam allowance of the short side to the inside of one end of the tie before sewing. I turn the tie using a baby/nappy pin because they will not open while in use. Once the tie has been turned, I can hand stitch or topstitch the short end closed.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thanks so much for the tip I will definitely do that next time xx

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Maybe I just have low standards 😁 but I didn't think your hair looked scruffy. I thought you looked lovely.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you 😊 🤣

[@susankidd9963]

Wow Sally what a beautiful little dress it’s the first time I have seen you in a short one it really suits you well done with the pattern hack.I love the top gorgeous colour.x

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! The short style is definitely a different one for me x

[@amandamartin824]

Looks fabulous Sally! Fingers crossed for some nicer weather to enjoy wearing it! X

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah yes I really hope so! Thank you for watching xx

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Your dress is stunning absolutely gorgeous on u😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much :) xx

[@physioontheriver7325]

I really like what you have done with the pattern. Looks great on you. Diana

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@janeybeasley9525]

Finished dress looks fabulous, as usual with your makes! Leaving a hem to hang is so important, I was taught many years ago to leave any hem to hang for at least 24 hrs but a flared or circle hem should be left for 3 days! It is worth it but as I’ was usually hemming and ironing just before I was going to wear the garment I’m not sure I always stuck to those rules! I’m a bit more slow and steady these days but the urge to just get the last hem done is still strong! You made a great job of hacking this pattern, the finished garment is great and I like it much better than the high street version you shared! ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much! Yes lesson learned about levelling the hem. I have to say it’s one of my least favourite jobs to do though, so hard to get it right!! X

[@janeybeasley9525]

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress yes I agree, especially if you are doing it on your own, and as it’s at the end of the project, I have a tendency to rush it, if I’m not careful!

[@lynnshepard7485]

Your dress turned out beautifully, Sally! 🧡

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@brenholmes4894]

Your dress is lovely. That hack wouldn't work for me, as by removing the gathers, the bust shaping has gone. You can get away with it for your figure, but I'm bustier, so would have to mess around adding darts, not my favourite occupation :-) It does make sense to hack patterns already owned, as patterns are now so expensive. I need to get braver and better at it.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah yes I realise that now. I guess we all just have to mess around with patterns and see what works for us don’t we 😊 Thank you for watching xx

[@Hide_and_silk]

I was just about to say the same. The gathers are the rotated bust dart so, to remove the gathers, you need to create a dart with the excess at the top and then rotate it back to the side.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

@@Hide_and_silk I think that’s why I tried to emphasise that my hacks are in no way professional advice. I just like to experiment. Thanks for sharing for anyone that might like to try and need to bust dart xx

[@denisesmith7201]

Beautiful, the colour really suits you 👍

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much xx

[@ZeldaSews]

Sally, your dress is beautiful 😊!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you very much xx

[@sharoncrawford6450]

Oh wow that dress turned out beautifully! I love the color and it looks so nice on you! Always enjoy your videos 👗🪡🧵🥰

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thank you and thanks for watching xx

[@becswift2988]

The dress looks amazing and I love the fabric! I think I have to get both the pattern and fabric, I hope that’s ok?

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Absolutely fine :) Just be mindful of whether you need to add any shaping in at the bust such as a bust dart as others have mentioned. I'm a B cup and it was fine xx

[@becswift2988]

@@SecretLifeOfASeamstress Thanks I will keep it in mind!

[@pavlal.4552]

Dress turned out really good and the fabric is so pretty. What a stroke of luck, I also have the same pattern in my stash, so thank you ☺️

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you! A couple of people have pointed out that by taking out the yoke and gathers you lose the bust shaping so if you have a larger bust than me (B cup) you might need to consider that. I still find it fairly roomy enough though 😊 x

[@cathmckeever2728]

Love your dress Sally. Shorter style really suits you.😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you it does feel very different for me 🤪 xx

[@gubuf]

This turned out very nice. Your pattern hackning is inspirational ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you xx

[@KarenMcNeil-en2fn]

Turned out lovely. You're not the only one who can't work out left and right pieces and ties. I've just finished a wrap skirt 🙂

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Haha well I’m glad to know that it so weird isn’t it 😂 Thanks for watching xx

[@kaywilliams3435]

Your dress looks great on you Sally. Thanks for another brilliant vlog.😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching xx

[@carolreece9950]

Another success. Love the dress ❣

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much xx

[@lynne4870]

Your dress looks really lovely! You’ve inspired me to challenge myself to a pattern hack! X

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah I’m so glad. Thank you for watching xx

[@hoppaheedahoe2581]

What is the difference between stay tape and stay stitching? Could you use ribbon instead of stay tape? Really nice hack, I love your hacking skills! Would you mind making the music softer or lower in future videos please? Thank you

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think the tape ensures stability in the long term. You could use ribbon as long as it doesn't have stretch to it such as grosgrain I believe. Thank you and thanks so much for watching :) xx

[@emma__sews]

Couldn't you just have done stay stitching instead of the black stay tape? 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Possibly but the stay tape is turned finished and turned under I just feel it gives it more longevity 🤷🏼‍♀️ x

[@jammymommy]

Thank you for an enjoyable watch! My machines are all packed up for a move so it was fun to live through you! I love the finished result😍, of course, you’d look good in a burlap sack!

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah way too kind thank you for watching I hope it’s not too long before you can sew again x

[@emma__sews]

You must have taken alot out of width out of the skirt? I thought the skirt was quite full... Thanks for vlog! ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

No width taken out just length 😊 Thank you for watching xx

[@maureencullen1008]

Your dress looks really lovely on you and you can see your happy with it which makes it super special.I love all your vlogs but these high street hacks are especially interesting.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thanks so much! I love doing these types of video so I'm glad you enjoy them too x

[@blufaerie]

Could you have staystitched that seam instead?

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

I think long term the neckline needs something to keep it in place. A facing would also work :) x

[@Luvthypaper233]

That's so cute. Love your hair by the way.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Ah thank you xx

[@juneboothman3049]

Finish dress looks amazing ❤

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much xx

[@libbybennett3067]

Great hack and cute dress

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you 💕

[@celestebrown6170]

Love this type of video

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊 x

[@christinesmoothy7780]

Dress is gorgeous

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thanks so much xx

[@shakeelashah8708]

Looks beautiful, love your reels 👍

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you so much xx

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

Beautiful dress and really suits you.

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Thank you xx

[@mnoeliarc]

Sally, I want your entire wardrobe. Once again, you’ve made a beautiful dress and the hacking really worked. I love hacking patterns too. It’s good to experiment and it saves me buying more patterns. 😊

[@SecretLifeOfASeamstress]

Aw thanks so much! Yes, for me hacking is definitely a fun part of sewing :) xx