Sewing An Infinity Dress | DIY Bridesmaids Dress (EASY)

[@coolirpa]

You can also make a matching bandeau out of the leftover fabric for more coverage! Hope this video helps some of you out! The possibilities are endless and I can spend hours thinking of new ways to tie this dress :)

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

I was just about to suggest this for those of us who can't get away without a bra. You can also make the bandeau longer so it comes down to the waist (maybe it should be called a strapless camisole?) into the seam attaching the straps and around the back of the skirt so it can't get lost (given that if you lose it there's about 3 ways you can drape it without showing your bra).

[@thatsillysmithgirlakateres3399]

Will you please explain how to make one with a bandeau top?

[@isabelleblanchet3694]

@@ElizabethJones-pv3sj I did a dress like that for my sister-in-law's wedding a few years back. For my personal comfort I sew the tube top to the skirt at the back, but not at the front so I could breastfeed my baby without undressing myself too much.

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

@@isabelleblanchet3694 tube top was the word I was looking for, thankyou!

[@kscheuerman5378]

April, I was just going to ask you about more coverage options for the back!! I was thinking similar straps as in the front, a bandeau is an excellent option!! This dress looks great on you in all the ways you showed it. I think you have given people getting married a super great option for their Bridesmaids!!!!!!! Great work!

[@rachelnation2021]

This was 1000x easier than I thought it was going to be.

[@ParachuteRoses]

Same!!!

[@kellygoddard5798]

How did you hem the back??

[@galeriimakan164]

for god sake its just take 30 minutes for making a versatile dress like that? i mean its truly amazing, you can wear the same dress with different vibes. Ok, thank you april, I'll grab some spandex fabric next time ❤❤

[@nk3850]

I’m at the fabric store now and came across the most GORGEOUS burnt orange spandex for $5/m and just knew it was destined for an infinity dress! Immediately googled how much fabric I’ll need and found your video. I’ll follow it exactly. Thank you!!!!

[@diybyruffa]

So pretty 😍 You're really amazing Coolirpa!!! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas with us always 💕 I'm a fan 🇵🇭

[@coolirpa]

DIY by Ruffa no problem! Thank you for watching 😘

[@eliizss21]

That color looks great on you👌💃💕

[@coolirpa]

Thank you :D

[@nohaibrahim9610]

April this is perfect 😍😍😍

[@ElegraMargiela]

Omg I’m soooo trying this!!

[@nynakb]

Hi🤗✨. Great video! I need more clarification on drafting that waist measurement. What is the equation? My waist measurement is 27inches and I couldn’t find it on the chart on your blog. Please help

[@rachelchua9699]

Based only on my infinity dress wearing experience, since the spandex/jersey tends to cling on your body, if the fabric is too thin a lot of unflattering parts will show up. A simple solution is to have a tulle overlay over the infinity dress or make sure that it’s made from good quality jersey/spandex. Hope this helps.

[@coolirpa]

Rachel Chua great tip! Thanks

[@rachelnation2021]

I wonder if adding pleats in the skirt could also help prevent this. 🤔

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

Rachel Chua Yes you are totally right! I wanted to make this dress on my channel but just coukdnt find a really good fabric for it and indeed thst is very important. Or you should wear a strapless shapewear dress inderneath. But thst takes away tge comfort of the dress

[@iBurgie]

Good point. In addition to a thicker fabric, a darker color may help to mask unflattering traits.

[@23paige23]

Is there a technique to sewing the tulle on without it feeling uncomfortable??

[@grayonthewater]

$30 and 30 minutes of sewing? 🙀Y’all, this is a game changer. I wish I was still a wedding coordinator so I could tell all my budget brides about this tutorial! These dresses always go for at least $90 retail

[@jlbeeen]

Oh yeah. Sadly in Canada, fabric like that is more like $20/y (after converting to USD and yards from CAD/metric), but I guess it all depends on how close you are to a fashion district. Like Vancouver or Toronto in Canada, and LA and New York in the US since those places often sell for less than retail. But what's nice about making something is there are more options. Like having two fabrics, custom sizes, and the ability to add any details you may want like lace, embroidery, or even gluing on sequins.

[@panda5122]

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding 10 years ago and we wore these dresses. Yes it was $80 or $90, but it was made by someone with years of sewing and tailoring experience. There was no way I could DIY this. So the $90 included that.

[@lilyisgoingbonkersofficial5415]

I’ve always been curious about how to make these!!! They’re so gorgeous and versatile thank you for the tutorial 💕

[@coolirpa]

They really are! It was so fast and easy to make too :D

[@hbkgirl1982]

That would be awesome! Each bridesmaid could have a different look with the same dress!

[@Jessicaisrealawesome]

$5 MINIMUM per serving for a meal at home is so expensive :( I feel like families make meals for under $10 for 4 people and you can do it really healthily and tasty as well. I rather shop for my own groceries and make my own healthy meals for under $5 a serving. HOWEVER I do like this dress for bridesmaids!!!

[@erinborgmann1259]

I would love love to use hellofresh because im a busy busy mom of 6 kids and I tell ya to have that meal all ready to go would be great. But its way way way to expensive and dont give enough servings.

[@veniti]

i prefer having meal done, caterings seem so much better

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

Jessicaisrealawesome me same!! I think it is insanely expensive. And it is annoying that all youtubers say it is so inexpensive as it is obviously not at all. I let my own choosen groceries brought to my homd because I an severely ill but that is not expensive at all amd still i don’t have to go to the store

[@katlady5000]

Thank you for talking about what stitch and needle to use. Sometimes the there are to many chances and it's overwhelming so learning which is correct for this fabric helps.

[@edgesamantha]

I actually picked up an infinity dress in basically the same colour as yours from my local op shop for $15. Didn't have a particular event in mind, but knowing how beautiful and versatile they are I figured I would find something to wear it to! Love seeing that these can be made easily enough too! Would be a great way to save money on bridesmaids dresses for people getting married. As usual your video has highlighted a couple of things I'm not acquainted with, so I will look into them and expand my knowledge. Thanks for the video!

[@darlinaha5882]

The versatility of this dress is amazing. You can wear the same dress twice but not the same look! I love the first style you tied with the straps (backless with short sleeves), but I gotta be honest here, I absolutely _adore_ the way it’s tied in your intro 😍😍 High neck collars are my favorite clothing element besides pockets ♥️♥️♥️ And I love your engagement ring! It’s really beautiful 💍💞

[@coolirpa]

Darlina Ha thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariacillan9668]

You can always wear the same dress twice tho

[@hambeastdelicioso1600]

Love this idea! But. As a lady of size, I think I might start with a tank dress and then add the straps at the waist so I could at least wear a bra with it. Asking those straps to shape and contain a pair of 46DDs is a heavy lift (pun intended).

[@calendulaofficinalis7303]

Exactly. These dresses look good only on bodies that don't need any underwear. It's a pity, cause they are so beautiful...

[@hambeastdelicioso1600]

@@calendulaofficinalis7303 I think I could pull it off wearing some Shapermint shorts and a cami controller for smoothing. I actually have a pattern like this, but it's a jumpsuit.

[@LornaKelso]

I was thinking that too. I’m a G cup myself. I like the idea of making a matching bandeau. My strapless wonder bra could be worn underneath that. Or even a bra with straps could be worn with certain ways of tying the dress. I think I could make it work!

[@katieclarke3465]

@@LornaKelso Can confirm - I messed around with this dress and made a bandeau for underneath with some leftover fabric and it's super cute!

[@Damaris972.]

Actually even if you are very blessed you can use the straps as a bra :)

[@jamiezoler2472]

April you always out do yourself Don’t stop please we love you :)

[@coolirpa]

I'm happy you enjoy my videos! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@Renbacktome]

@@coolirpa your very gifted. I'm starting at the sewing . It's so much fun.

[@beccag2758]

Hey y'all, if you're looking for more ways to wrap dresses like these, Henkaa's video has like 20+ ways

[@moondame510]

Becca G didn’t even know about my KZbin channel but I’m gonna go check it out

[@RosenlundTara]

Link?

[@beccag2758]

Tara Rosenlund kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjXoY1sat90p6c (I’m not totally sure how to share a video so fingers crossed that works🙃)

[@pureheartgold1948]

Please show how to sew traditional Hmong clothes. Thank you.

[@twilafreek25]

This dress would be perfect for a capsule wardrobe! Multiple looks in one, super simple to dress up or down!

[@kathleenchang9206]

So glad you are getting more sponsors, April. Loved this video❤️

[@SuperNerdgirl101]

I made an infinity dress as one of my first sewing attempts, and it was awful. I didn't know anything about the different needles and stretch stitches. This is inspired me to remake that dress

[@ivana16sofia]

U are fire!! I've been looking for a dress like this for a year! U saved me!

[@joseleyanna6816]

If you don't hem the stripes isn't there a risk they fray? It looks cleaner but im also afraid that it would be too fragile

[@lisamcdonald8543]

Girl! Your amazing! This dress was effortless and gorgeous on you. I wonder how this will look on a larger woman, like me! 😉

[@amandaspacek9277]

What a gorgeous colour

[@shaydawn7376]

Reminds me of that early video you did with the sweater :)

[@coolirpa]

Awwww I know. Brought me back as well!

[@thatsillysmithgirlakateres3399]

What video? What sweater? Please link it....

[@shaydawn7376]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3jHg4Slg9mEl7M this one :)

[@isabellescales3763]

It does feel a lot like that! Wow, flashbacks

[@thatsillysmithgirlakateres3399]

@@shaydawn7376 Thank you! :-)

[@sofiasilva4389]

SPOILER ALERT : this dress doesn't work for girls with large boobs haha :(

[@lauraly5320]

Wonderful tutorial! I just have a question about your measurements which would help to figure out how much fabric to buy....how tall are you and what size is your waist? Thank you!

[@MLLL1234]

Love this and been curious about how to make it!!!

[@coolirpa]

awesome!! hope it helps you out

[@Syd.m.w626]

This could be really cool as a jumpsuit too!!!

[@nf7901]

So simply made, yet so beautiful!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. I tell myself I'll try this, but i know i won't.

[@coolirpa]

I know right! And LOL well this video will always be here if you change your mind :)

[@KaleidoSaurus]

Infinity dresses do NOT look great on every body shape. They are advertised like that but it's not true at all.

[@aesinam]

That is because of the fabric used. They don't flatter everyone. You can, however, use a nice non stretchy fabric or a mix of stretch and non stretchy to get a nice dress that flatters your body

[@lipo9927]

It love the fabric! I falls really beautifully, especially in the front of the dress!!

[@ilialaboy9669]

I wish I knew how to sew on a machine. 😩 This would be the perfect dress to take on my cruise trip

[@brianaluana444]

Llegue temprano!!! Por fin, te adoro, un saludo gigante desde México 😘😘😘😘jamás me pierdo uno de tus videos

[@yoshikochan8446]

This dress is perfect for travel and for a person like me who always travel light. I love it..thank you ❤❤

[@uwum0nster]

wtf april how did you know that this is what my bridesmaids are gonna wear LOL

[@Ash-xx5zd]

"Youll need more fabric" ... 🤭🤭🤭😂😂😂 gurl... why cant I be smaller than you!!!!! Ugggh. 🤣🤣😋

[@dianeholmes5874]

I love watching you. I think I'm going to make this for my granddaughters.

[@SilaiSeekhoAtoZ]

Very nice

[@MzClementine]

G if I knew that was that simple to make... I think I would’ve made this dress a long time ago.

[@Calgary27]

Wow! I had no idea the infinity dresses were so simple - thank you for a clear, well-presented tutorial. The colour looked amazing on you ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@alexnicoles5575]

I wore one to my brother’s wedding as a bridesmaid and these are amazing!!! I want them in all colors😂😂😂

[@GradKat]

Wonderful dress! You’re so skilful. Love your videos.

[@TahliaYoo]

Oh my goodness I've been so intimidated by stretchy fabric since I attempted a certain cosplay a few years ago and it just..... is not. Good. I am inspired again to give it a try, you make it seem achievable!!

[@furbyfurbs]

Apriiiil congratulations on 2M!!! 🎊🎉🎈

[@coolirpa]

Nurfarhana Ramlee thank you love!

[@SensationallySilky]

I LOVE when you make things and it's so much easier than the commercial patterns available for them! GO APRIL!!!!!!!

[@hey6961]

Wow April, great vid tutorial. Loving it. Going to make it tomorrow. Xo xo xo xo 💞😘

[@auomauom]

So ez to make!! Amazing video! and I love Hello Fresh because I'm a lazy person who hates shopping for groceries

[@coolirpa]

SAME lol

[@noemiestrada6644]

Me encanta como transformas la ropa 💙👌

[@mariamares-zavala9781]

So glad I came across this video! My parents wedding is right around the corner and being a plus size girl I can’t wear just any dress! Def making this one!!!

[@abriluna3059]

I love this dress!❤ I looove you creativity

[@moondame510]

Abriluna she always surprises me 😍

[@ts4686]

Thats so easy and gorgeous! 😊 Would be nice as a pants too, like a jumpsuit type of thing with wide legs.

[@magorzataborkowska2683]

Did you hem the straps?

[@cori0420]

Yesss! I've been looking for a legit infinity dress tutorial! If 4 yards fit you perfectly, how much would a plus size person need (dress size 2X or US 18)?

[@coolirpa]

Your best bet would be to buy some cheap fabric to make a sample for yourself. I actually made a quick sample before making this one which is how I knew to buy 4 yards :)

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

Your height is going to be a bigger factor in how much fabric you need. My rough calculation for a 1/2 circle skirt is at least 2 times the waist to hem measurement plus 1/3 of your waist circumference (for the corner you're cutting out at the waist) the straps would be a bit more than 1/2 of your side seam to centre front measurement and I'd guess probably about 3-4 times your waist to shoulder measurement. You can draw a 1/4 or 1/8 scale diagram of your pattern pieces on grid paper to work out how you would fit them on the fabric width you want to buy. Most stretch knits are 60" wide but some are narrower and this way of cutting the straps on the opposite selvedge edge from the skirt might not work if you need a longer skirt, wider straps or have narrower fabric in which case you would need to cut them from the end and probably put in a seam halfway along to get the length. I definitely agree to make a mockup in fabric you're not as concerned about, if it was me I'd use a more casual cotton jersey that I can wear for everyday then try the prettier one for a special occasion.

[@missrobinhoodie]

Bridal party idea: make a sewing party and make your bridesmaids dresses together 🤗

[@ras8031]

I love this!!! I've always wanted an infinity dress because of how versatile it is, and now I can make it on my own! So excited! Do you know if there's a way to make it/wrap it so that your back is covered?

[@lunatonkens7933]

You could maybe sew a backpanel to the sides of the straps?

[@JessicaBurridge]

You could make a separate strapless tube top/body suit to wear underneath with the scrap fabric!!

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

Congratulations on the sponsor April! 👏 And that fabric is heckin pretty.

[@miriammartinez5567]

Can you make a ball gown please?

[@cb9825]

April you look lovely as always! I especially like the fluid movement of the skirt. I remember how 10 or more years ago Victoria's Secret website used to sell infinity dresses for like 80 or 90 dollars. if not more. insane price for a simplest cut and a bit of stretchy fabric that doesn't even require hemming and any other finishing. other online stores had similar dresses too, as mentioned in the video they were selling them as bridesmaids dresses. their emphasis was that every bridesmaid could style the straps her own way, depending on how much skin she was willing to show. and still as a group they will look somewhat uniformed.

[@CoverediCake]

That looks so cool and easy..I really feel like making one in some off-white jersey and make it look kind of Rey inspired for the premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

[@tabithathewholistic]

Ooooo😍😍

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Great dress. So many different ways to wear it.

[@KyraShmeara]

Has anybody with a larger chest tried this project? I am about a size C/D and ws thinking of increasing the strap width to 9.5/10! Thoughts?

[@rsroyalty174]

Amazing. So effortless but so beautiful. You're the best

[@bepa3724]

does anybody know a good shop oder website to buy a good fabric for this dress? If possible in Europe? Or does anybody has some more advice for the fabric (what kind of jersey or stretchy fabric exactly)... thank you =)

[@vali_butterfly]

I want to make one and i already have the fabric. What’s holding me away from starting is that I’m afraid of not haming the straps. Because wen I stretch the cut corner it ladders a little bit. And when I decide to make it double I don’t know were to put the seam. 🙈 Sorry But thank you for the tutorial! Love your videos😋

[@panda5122]

Can this material be dyed? I have this dress from a wedding I was in 10 years ago. Same color too! The problem is it looks too pale on my skin tone and I haven't been able to wear it again. If I could dye it a deeper pink/red then I could upcycle it...

[@jamiwall207]

Lovely. But what kind of bra or support do you recommend for this dress 🤔? Anyone have a link they can share for strapless bras for this beautiful design?

[@katerynaufymtseva5073]

Ok, so the length is 4 yards, but what about the width? I'm entirely new to sewing, and I'm planning to buy the fabric online, but I can't figure out how to calculate the amount I'll need.

[@kareninablue1]

Love this, I actually Made it for My sister in law last year and turned out amazing. I have a question , wich measurement do you think it's use for this dress in the "one size fits all" ? Cuz here in My country we are making the dresses for 70 girls in a charity sweet sixteen kind of ball, and some of them live to far away for us to go and take the measurements . Thank You.

[@PlayLyss]

Have you ever done a review of those handheld sewing machines? I would love to hear your opinion on those and see what you think about if they work well or not. If you don't know what I'm talking about let me know and I'll put a link to the machines I'm talking about! ;)

[@mosswhimsy]

Annika Victoria here on youtube did a video on this, check that one out if youre curious

[@mariskawessels1674]

Hi thanks for this helpfull video. Was your fabric 1.5 m wide? Or wider?

[@lenam2114]

When you say 4 yards do you mean 4x4 yards? Bc in Germany fabrics are usually only 1,5meters wide...

[@gigigranado6724]

Notes: *stretchy fabric *4 yards *circle skirt chart to find waist measurement *cut corners *sharp scissors, no hem needed *measure on self before cutting fabric *dress has 2 layers *ball point needle for sewing *shirt with straps style for infinite, no slit cut into it. *hem not needed for skirt edge or not on strap either.

[@AllThePeppermint]

That shade of pink on you-you look beautiful!

[@notyourgrammascrafts]

Am I the only person in the world who does not allow them to charge me for the Salvage Edge I make them measure differently because you need to take that inch off and throw it away so I don't see why I'm paying for trash I don't know maybe I'm just weird

[@leadobos6257]

Hi, I ordered a dress like this as I can't sew but they are bit too long. Can you recommend how I should cut the length? I'm worried it won't be straight. Many thanks 😊

[@luciatat4084]

I love the look of the dress from the front, it looks elegant and feminine, but don’t like the ideea of an uncovered back. I never wear dresses that show the back, to me they make a woman look naked. 😄 However, your dress turned out very beautiful! :) I was wondering if there is any way to tie it or maybe another type of an infinity dress that covers the back.

[@LYLeelers]

Trying to find fabric online for this dress - does anyone have any advice for what to search for? I just keep on getting stretch jersey, but I want the same shine as April!

[@lmallia6719]

Thank you for thi video. Do you think this would work with a non-stretch material, or is the stretch essential?

[@steefjevgestel]

@coolirpa what was the width of your fabric? Me and a friend are going to attempt to make it but need to because our spandex fabrics only go up to 59 inches.

[@jacqulynsjams109]

What does the col. 1 number represent? Your waist in inches or in size? I'm only asking because if it is in inches, I don't see the number I need.

[@melissadubois2437]

hii ! I was wondering if you or anyone in the comments have a Amazon link towards a fabric of that type ? I'm not sure what to write in the search bar, I can't find anything that looks like it :(

[@lucianafasani]

the fabric is SO PRETTY! Do you have a link for it pls?

[@MissMagnoliaLove]

What are the clips used, they are not is your materials list? Oh and I just got the book you recommended using your link, thanks 🙏

[@pippylunalove]

So just to be clear. The dress straps are about 2m long? I only bought 4 meters of fabric but I am 5ft11

[@lenam2114]

This is amazing! I will try this eventually, I already added it to my list!

[@mesidb15]

Can you sew the skirt to a waist band by any chance to be able to be adjustable for multiple people? I am wondering if I could make a maternity dress like that?

[@berezigala5620]

I love it♡

[@nadyacara4760]

Do you know love nikki dress up game???? Please make one dress from that game kkkkk~~

[@0kieD0kiee]

I’m totally using this for my bffs wedding in April! Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️

[@antonetteisip3105]

hello can you make something that's not too revealing on the back... sorry for the word hehe I wanna learn its just that in my church they wont allow it xD

[@willie8229]

each style, as well as the color of that fabric, looks fabulous on you, April! nice job

[@YasminOakOfficial]

This is so... AMAZING!!! I'm going to graduate in the end of this year and for me, this dress would be PERFECT!!!!!!

[@alisaharris8926]

Congratulations on graduating 🌺

[@YasminOakOfficial]

@@alisaharris8926 Thank you so much 💚💚💚

[@theaandthemugs]

What a clever system! Thank you for these clear tutorial!

[@melinaleiendecker9305]

My fabric is very see-through ...do you have any ideas what I can do about that?

[@norac5813]

hey april, would you consider doing a tutorial on how to turn a dress into a jumpsuit or romper? thanks!

[@moondame510]

nora c I’d like to see that too