Sewing an Instagram inspired dress in a week | Will I get it finished?

[@Frugalisama]

Ooh thanks for the shout out Amelia, your dress turned out lovely , I think you were right to keep the ruffle but shorten it, it looks so much better 🤗

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Sam. Your video was so, so helpful, so thanks again!

[@Frugalisama]

@@sewamelia 🤗

[@foxeymoore]

Your dress is a triumph Amelia and it really suits you.Enjoy the show and be sure to tell us about it.🌹🌹🌹

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Eileen. I had such a lovely day at the show today and I am looking forward to sharing all about it soon!

[@vanessajones3508]

I like the dress Amelia. You did a good job.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Vanessa!

[@Handbagqueen23]

What a fabulous dress looks great on you

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Tamara!

[@Handbagqueen23]

@@sewamelia 💖

[@sewmuchsewing]

Cute dress, you are so good at hacking. Great to see a bit of Kiwi No.8 wire ingenuity in action!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much! That really made me smile. 😊

[@judymunroe1617]

Amelia-I love your dress and the fabric is the best! I do enjoy your channel! 🥰🤗

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Judy. I am so glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@katrinalevin4064]

A great hack dress! I hope the knitting and stitching show was great fun.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Katrina. The show was so much fun!

[@annettecowburn1096]

The right decision as regards shortening the dress and adding the big deep ruffle. It's a lovely dress, well done Amelia.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Annette. I think the proportions looked really nice in the end!

[@juliadroy1179]

Lovely dress xx

[@marygreen7225]

Absolutely beautiful dress Amelia, i hope you enjoyed the knitting and stitching show.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Mary. I had a really lovely day at the show. 😊

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Love it, definitely made the right choice adding the ruffle at the bottom.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Natalie. I do love a ruffle!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Totally love it 😍

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Alison! ❤

[@zdenkasykorova182]

I admire the whole process. Thank you for sharing.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Zdenka!

[@bailargroove]

Fabulous dress…I really enjoyed taking that journey with you as you made it. I really love your vlogs. 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Angie. It was so much fun sharing the process of the dress!

[@elizabethwright4623]

I love the ruffley Franken-dress! It is lovely and looks so versatile. Your turn of phrases crack me up! Thank you for sharing your sewing life with us. I look forward to your videos. Cheers!

[@sewamelia]

It really is a Frankendress! I am so glad you enjoyed the video - it was fun sharing the process. 😊

[@faydiva8863]

Love this dress. Wild be nice in a baby cord for winter too

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! It would be so nice in a baby cord.

[@tammymasson2343]

I really enjoyed the style of this sewing vlog, seeing the dress come along a bit at a time. It is helpful to see how you fit sewing time into your busy life. The dress turned out truly beautiful!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Tammy. I am so glad you enjoyed the vlog, it was fun one to put together and I am so pleased with the finished dress. 😊

[@cherylhoulton3719]

Fabulous dress, enjoy the show x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Cheryl! It was a lovely day out.

[@carolyngethings]

What a gorgeous dress. Enjoy the show!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Carolyn. I really did enjoy the show!

[@blufaerie]

The shorter length is perfect!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you!

[@zoespoerry7423]

Well done the dress is gorgeous. Enjoy the knitting and stitching show

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Zoe. I had a lovely day out at the show. 😊

[@zoespoerry7423]

@@sewamelia I think the back of you was in the Tilly and the buttons reel, I recognised your dress!!!!

[@sewamelia]

@@zoespoerry7423 It was me! How fun! ❤️

[@debrariley2057]

Yet another great make, well done, it looks lovely, I am from the bright colours all year long camp, especially as fabric and time are a precious resource. Enjoy the show. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Debra! I do love wearing bright colours all year, but especially in the long, cold winter months.

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Just gorgeous love it 🙌💙❤️💜

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Sarah!

[@stormai.]

I always look forward to watching your videos, what an inspiration to show that we can always find time to sew 💕

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Hannah. Sewing is so therapeutic for me so I do love to find time for it when I can!

[@karenegan2640]

Great dress, love it. Enjoy the Show xx

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Karen. I had a lovely day at the show today!

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Amelia, What a pretty dress. Love the fabric. The touch of navy was a good choice. Have fun at the Show. Suzanne

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Suzanne! I love the navy trim around the collar and it was such fun to wear it at the show.

[@marionmathews9852]

What a wonderful episode. I thoroughly enjoyed your journey into making this dress. I think that you are incredibly clever to combine 3 elements from 3 patterns to sew your dream dress. Fabulous results and you looked amazing in it. I hope you had a good time at the knitting and stitching show…..show us what you bought!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Marion, that is very kind! I had a lot of fun putting this together. I had a lot of fun at the show and look forward to sharing my purchases soon!

[@marionmathews9852]

Oooo, I can’t wait!

[@sewvertonmakery]

Me oh my that dress is wonderful. Loved watching your progress through the week. Lovely video as always. Have a fantastic time at the K&S show ❤

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much! It was fun to film the process, although a little nerve wracking as I wasn't sure I would finish it! All good in the end though, and it was a lovely day out at the show, so definitely worth it! ❤

[@darlaharberd3824]

Beautiful dress! The length is perfect for you.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you, Darla. I was so pleased I chopped some off the length.

[@marilynwood6934]

That's a really great dress and lovely video.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Marilyn!

[@susannedembowski1576]

Well done you got it finished.👏 It looks lovely on you. I went to the Knitting and Stitching show yesterday (Friday). I hope you have a really good day there. Bye the way, I wondered what top you were wearing on the Friday video. I loved the neckline and collar? Enjoy wearing your new dress!!

[@sewamelia]

I hope you had a lovely time at the show! I really enjoyed going on Saturday. In the video I am wearing the French Navy Vetiver top with the collar and long sleeve add on. I absolutely love the top!

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

A total win!

[@sewamelia]

It really was - I loved it!

[@louiseroberts9553]

Looks amazing and a success in shortening the dress 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Louise. I think the shorter length helped to balance out the long sleeves.

[@laurihuhn4727]

That dress is beautiful and it looks great on. That fabric is one of my favorites. I love how you finish off your seams and your use of binding on the hem. I need to start doing that.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Lauri. I have been looking at this fabric for such a long time and finally decided to buy it!

[@JP-nl4dp]

I love the neckline and agree that the shorter length just seems to look nicer. Lovely on you!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I think the shorter length skirt worked well with the longer sleeves.

[@normacooper6377]

I wouldn’t think you’d need a zipper at all since the V neck is so large? Turned out really lovely! Agree it looks better shortened.

[@sewamelia]

I just wanted one for ease as I sized down on the bodice, so without the zipper it would have been possible, but a bit of a wiggle to get on. Thanks for watching!

[@katrinanaylor1135]

You're dress turned out beautiful! So nice to have something new to wear to something that you are looking forward to. It makes it all that more special. Enjoy your day!😁

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Katrina. It was lovely to have a new dress for a lovely day out!

[@jacmary6580]

Love your dress, I think I may do something similar with the indigo dress and some leopard print I have with a black ruffle. An idea to add a little dressing up to it would be to wrap a navy ribbon around under the collar and tie it in a bow at the v, I think that would add a little removable detail that you could have on or off depending on your mood 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I think you could definitely do this with the Indigo - that would be a great base for this hack! I love the idea of adding a ribbon too - thanks!

[@yvonnewatkins4272]

Your dress looks beautiful Amelia x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Yvonne!

[@annethompson9154]

Love Saturday mornings when I can self indulge and watch your vlogs which always end up inspiring me to do some sewing. Your dress is lovely and it did look better when you took the nine inch off . Enjoy the show xx

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much for watching Anne, I am glad you enjoy my videos. I had such a lovely time at the show today in my new dress.

[@carolinesewall9319]

Good morning love your dress, love a bit of gingham Keep up the good work Caroline Norfolk

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Caroline! I love a bit of gingham too!

[@kimtilley7936]

Wow! Your dress turned out beautifully. You're so clever. And yes agreed, shortening was a good choice. The final make looks lovely on you 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Kim. I am glad I shortened it as I think it balanced out the long sleeves nicely. Thank you for watching!

[@kayemcmullen]

Rosary also has a huge free collar from a dress Janelle made for herself🇦🇺🦘

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Kaye! I will have to look that one up!

[@heatherbowser3635]

I have had a few fails in sewing for myself lately as well. It feels frustrating and wastefull. I am going to make myself the Patina Blouse. Hopefully that will be nice experience.

[@sewamelia]

It is so frustrating, isn't it! I felt quite frustrated so it was lovely to have a win. The Patina blouse is lovely and I hope you enjoy making it.

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

Really pretty dress! I like the shorter dress over the longer view…. Great decision! I also love the accent color added to the collar. ❤ Cheryl

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Cheryl. It was so much fun putting this one together!

[@TheFrenchSeams_vlog]

What a wonderful video and the finished dress is just beautiful! Bet you felt amazing to wear it to the K&S!!!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Rachel. It was so much fun to go along to the Knitting and Stitching show in my new dress! ❤

[@jackiebrown2794]

Hi Amelia... What a beautiful dress. A very inspirational vlog. Thank you. I live in Spain now but did have the opportunity last year to go to the knitting and stitching show and had a fab but tiring day out. Enjoy the show and please share your purchases soon 🌸

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Jackie. I am glad you got to go to the show. It was a tiring day, but oh, so much fun! Lots of lovely people there and beautiful fabrics too. Looking forward to sharing with you all soon!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Brilliant ❣️😺

[@sewamelia]

Thank you!

[@clarethompson1934]

Gorgeous dress. So clever!. Hi from Wellington xx

[@sewamelia]

Hi Clare! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@derynporter5287]

Great decisions to insert side zip and shorten length. I would have been tempted to split the collar and keep the back zip but you always go the extra mile! Gorgeous dress.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Deryn. It was such a fun make and I was glad to get it finished in time to wear today!

[@heatherbowser3635]

I love how your dress turned out. The shorter length suits you perefectly.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Heather!

[@cindy7702]

Good job.. I'm sure you were the Belle of the ball in your new dress.. Hope you had fun

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Cindy. I had a lovely day at the show.

[@theseamstressatthecottage]

That dress id just perfect and I love the way that you styled it in the end! I am inspired by the way you carve out time to sew!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Sewing is definitely my little bit of self-care each day. 😊

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

The dress came out beautifully and looks lovely on you

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Lorraine. I am so happy with how it turned out in the end!

[@SEWDOITEMMA]

It was so enjoyable to watch you throughout the week sewing up the dress and you look amazing!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Emma. I am really glad you enjoyed the video - I wasn't sure it would get finished but I am so glad it did!

[@StitchHemSew]

I loved seeing your dress come together. Congratulations on getting it finished x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Clare. It was a fun project to work on this week, and I am so glad it got finished in time! I hope you really enjoyed your day at the show.

[@StitchHemSew]

@@sewamelia I loved it, I hope you did too x

[@libbykilpatrick1578]

You made it!!!! What a beautiful make. Hope you have a great time at the Knitting and Stitching Show.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Libby. I am so glad I got it finished! I had such a lovely day at the show too - what a treat!

[@karolmolpus9536]

You and Tomcat Stitchery are the best sewists and creative women on Instagram and KZbin! Love to see you thinking "out side the box"...... Always know it will turn out ❣️

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Karol, that is a lovely compliment!

[@MMMM-ns2tg]

wow 👗💃

[@sewamelia]

Thank you!

[@paulinedavey4907]

Lovely dress and definitely the right decision to shorten to knee length. Enjoy the show 😊

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Pauline! I am so glad I shortened it! I had such a lovely time at the show. 😊

[@jemmcgregor]

Love this dress! Taking the length off the dress was definitely the right choice, it looks fabulous! I feel like I need one of these dresses in my life!

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much! I think it was nice to balance the long sleeves with a short skirt and I loved wearing it today!

[@gilliangough5142]

Beautiful job, looks gorgeous ❤

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Gillian!

[@lilcurlybear3817]

Love the dress! I really like the v-neck with the collar, definitely inspired to give that a go myself. The next time you do a side zip it would be great if you could do a mini tutorial, it's a technique I'd like to try, but I'd be very unsure how to go about it.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! I will think about filming a tutorial the next time I do a side zipper - it was a bit fiddly, but went in ok in the end! Thanks for watching.

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Always look forward to your vlogs, and never disappointed. What a gorgeous dress. So beautifully finished with the bias binding. So glad you added the ruffle and the collar is perfect. Hope you enjoyed the show and didn’t spend too much 🤣. Hopefully see you soon x

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Lorraine! I had such a lovely time, and it was so tempting with so many lovely fabrics! I think I was quite restrained in the end! 😂

[@Lula22-h2q]

Beautiful dress. You are calming to watch. What do you use to do your labels?

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Lula. Do you mean the labels I put onto my clothes? I get mine from a variety of places, including Little Rosy Cheeks and Kylie and the Machine. I hope that helps!

[@wolfgangshuman]

The dress suits you wonderfully 🥳 What is the name of the dark blue blouse you are wearing towards the end of the video? I love the shape of that on you.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Bree. I am wearing a French Navy Vetiver top - the expansion with the collar and long sleeves. One of my favourite patterns!

[@leeannekaden2600]

I didn't see you wearing the final dress!

[@sewamelia]

I added a few photos of the finished dress at the end of the video. 😊

[@margaretbryant6468]

Hi Amelia, love your dress .you made the right choice to shorten it.please could you tell me is it a cotton biased binding you used for the hem of the dress.xx

[@sewamelia]

Thank you so much Margaret. I really like the finished length of the dress. I did use a pre-made cotton bias binding for the hem and neckline. It was just one I happened to have in my stash.

[@Nobrand289]

Beautiful! What is the knitting and stitching show? I don't know if we have one of those in the US.

[@sewamelia]

Thank you Mary! The Knitting and Stitching show is where lots of different fabric, pattern, haberdashery and knitting companies come and show their products. There are also workshops and talks as well as displays of quilts, embroidery and fashion students' garments. It is such a wonderful day out!

[@karolmolpus9536]

How do you find biased binding to match your fabrics???

[@sewamelia]

This was just some pre-made bias binding that I happened to have left over in my stash - so just a happy coincidence this time!

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello very beautiful videos please kindly film how to thread and operate the sewing machine you used please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much

[@sewamelia]

Hi Frank. I don't have a video like that on my channel, but I am sure there will be one if you search on KZbin for your particular machine.

[@annabellecarling7868]

I really enjoyed watching this vlog and being able to follow the challenge that you set for yourself. Your dress is gorgeous and really suits you. I hope you received lots of compliments whilst you enjoyed your day at the K&S show 🧵 🪡

[@sewamelia]

Thank you! It was such a fun dress to make and I am really enjoying wearing it!