The easiest dress you’ll sew! 🌞 DIY Shirred Dress FREE pattern!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

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[@lisettegarcia]

Nice clean sewing job and clear tutorial! The only thing I would recommend to newbies is to hem the ruffle first. Such a large loop is a lot easier to work with while it is still flat, ungathered, and not connected to the rest of the dress. 😅

[@TheMardi45]

I made myself a maternity dress just like this one out of a fine cotton sari, years ago. It was beautiful and so light weight for summer.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Oh wow that sounds gorgous!

[@Gigi_kodra58]

Thanks Tammy for your tutorials❤. I now have made 4 sheered dresses and pretty proud of myself for doing so🙏

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful, you should definitely be proud of yourself!! ❤️

[@vaivamargo9423]

I've discovered you today and can't stop watching! ❤️ you are very encouraging.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! So glad you love my content :)

[@bethanydavis9989]

Sooo cute! I’m a beginner and the way you laid out the steps makes it seem like it’s something I can totally try. 😊

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you find this tutorial helpful and easy to understand! You should totally try it ❤️

[@PatriciaWeeks-nq5zx]

Thank you! Im trying this. It looks fantastic on you. Yellow is your color. Now i need to shop for elastic thread. 😊

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

I LOVE to watch how it pulls when I ironed the shirring ❤❤❤

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Same here!! It's so satisfying 💖

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

@@Tammy.Handmade yess

[@maggiequinones3573]

It'll look cute 🥰 with pockets and much longer as a maxi dress 👗❤️👍😘

[@Tammy.Handmade]

That would be a lovely hack!

[@binarit]

thank you very much. I'll try to make this myself. keeping this link for later 🙏

[@joansmith7157]

just purchased a lovely double duvet cover and planning one of these dresses, thank you for the tutorial you make it look easy

[@cjemglobal]

You are an amazing teacher! I'm quite dodgy at shirring. I just made it today. I love the pattern I just needed to listen when you said draw lines if it's not a pattern with lines cause that shirring is wack I made bigger straps for me too. Great beginners dress would recommend and I personally love your style of teaching I can't wait to try more from you! Learned to actually take the measurements and cut everything correctly thank you! 😊 ❤

[@traceygrady5470]

Thank you so much. My granddaughter and I made this dress with a different fabric. Now we are going to try it with the same fabric you used. Your directions are perfect. The best part was learning how to do the shirring.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

I’m so glad you loved the tutorial! What a lovely thing to sew with your granddaughter x

[@laurajaynedean6097]

Absolutely love this - I have gingham fabric and was never sure about the proportions. Perfect and clear instructions. Thank you Tammy😀😀🥰

[@melaniemuller-schroder4555]

You look so beautiful in this dress and you are a good teacher. Can' t wait to try to sew it. Thank you ❤

[@shanmick76]

I adore the dress and how clear you explained the making of the dress. It looks absolutely beautiful on you. Sadly I am waiting for my sewing machine to come home from the repair shop when it does, your dress is at the top of my make list ready for my holidays! Thank you 😊

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! So glad you love the tutorial! I hope you enjoy making it ❤️

[@biancatalutoe4225]

Hey guys can someone tell me what pattern this fabric is plz😅

[@Eni2b]

Too cute ... I will be trying this as i have a picnic party to attend...

[@Tammy.Handmade]

It would be perfect for a picnic party!!

[@joizworld]

Amazing! I love your tutorial and your explanation is so easy to follow through and understand. Thank you so much! I'm definitely trying this out!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad to hear that ❤️

[@sarahjocker5059]

Beautiful work beautiful dress beautiful fabric and you explained how to make this dress 👗 brava 🎉🎉🎉

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@jadebethj4807]

this looks very easy to do. thank you. i want to start making my clothes and trying to tailor some other items that are too big. so excited.

[@ninabooker2904]

Adorable dress, excellent instructions ❤ I watched in awe while you sewed the elastic for the stirring and then the steam ironing was pure magic ! Wow I can’t wait to make mine. TY

[@gerriebell2128]

I used to make this kind of dress for my daughter when she was a little girl, starting when she was about two. She is now in her 40’s. I would make it be a top to wear with shorts or make it dress length. I would use a piece of fabric selvage-to-selvage wide and sew as many rows of shirting as it needed to make it small enough to fit her circumference. And make it as long as needed for a top or dress. I made the straps like you did, only without elastic inside. I might try making one for myself now.

[@MsSile]

Thank you! - you explained it perfectly and I'm going to try this next!

[@lg8552]

Wow you are a wonderful teacher! I cannot wait to try to make this it will be a wonderful summer vacation/birthday dress to show off! Thank you! ❤

[@K.Bron987]

Love the tutorial! I might’ve missed it, but I was wondering if you had the main dress stitch to attach it on the side or directly in the back?

[@pineappletop8751]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow video. I cant wait to try this project. And a huge thank you for the pleasant music.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@judithcoloma613]

This dress is so cute. I want to make this for my nieces. It doesn't look too difficult to adjust to little girl sizes.

[@rubyjenkins1738]

This reminds me of dresses from my youth. I really like it. Maybe I need a few for summer.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

This style of dress is perfect for summer and also reminds me of my childhood ❤️ I find them so comfy to wear and perfectly fitted without lots of work!

[@donnadoles5491]

Very nice dress. One of the best patterns for it. Very good tutorial as well.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

I’m so happy to hear that ❤️🫶🏼

[@carolacaruana3940]

Hello Beautiful, like to give it a go. Your not mentioned how much fabric to use, give us idea, fabric needed. Thank you, for well explained videos.😊 Carola, Australia.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love my videos! I would by 2.5 metres of fabric to give you enough to play with! :)

[@tracyoconnor8045]

Thanks so much for this video Tammy, I will definitely try this out. Love this type of sew along, so clear and well laid out. Thanks again. X

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad to hear Tracy!! I hope you enjoy sewing it ❤️

[@ShirleyJarrett]

Thank you, you make it look so easy! I am going to make mine with a blue & white stripe.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@khaleemaalkainaat8178]

Girl I love how you explain everything so clearly and in an easy to follow along manner for us beginners. I learned some new techniques. I am going to give this a try for a summer dress with some bedsheets for fabric 🙈 Thank you for sharing! ♥

[@osamedennadi6309]

Thank you for the roght side of the fabric facing up tip.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Glad you love this video ❤️

[@vanessamckay1517]

That turned out so beautiful, thank you for the easy directions.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@josiesalt3619]

Love this and your beautiful teaching style. I'm definately going to try this, thank you x

[@PenelopeCook-kd4sl]

This is such a well thought out video. So clear. Can't wait to get going on this project

[@nihanozer5933]

i love it !!! definitely gonna make this !! it looks fabolous

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

so clean and pretty!!!!!

[@alexist.5598]

love this! didn't knew stretchy thread was a thing. is it possible to add sleeves to this?

[@slk9104]

This is the best sewing video I’ve seen, and so inspiring! I’m new to sewing but I feel like I can do this! Thanks so much!

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

This is so pretty! 😃 That colour looks amazing against your skintone, really really flattering on your bronzed skin.♥️ Yellow would make me look even more white... 🤣 ...but I have some gorgeous pale blue cotton with tiny white flowers all over and that's what I'll be using to make this dress. ☺️ We're supposed to be getting 32°c here by mid August so i might make a few of these to keep me cooler whilst looking pretty. (Plus cotton is great against the boobs for keeping the sweat at bay!) 😵 New subscriber! 😁 I've been sewing years, craft items or home items, like bags, book covers, cushions, curtains etc...but I've just started attempting clothing for myself. Never attempted shirring before so let's hope I am ok at it! 🙄 From one UK Tami to another Tammy, thank you! 😘😘😘

[@sewaldodiy]

Beautiful dress!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much!

[@AngelaEvers-tj1dg]

So pretty. You are very clever. It looks super

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love my tutorials ❤️

[@Eva-ri1zb]

Great tutorial! Can't wait to make a dress for me

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@rosedookie2760]

Hi Tammy I just found your channel and subbed, love this dress. Thank you for sharing

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@karenstocks2623]

Fabulous tutorial I'm a size 16 about what width fabric will I need ? I'm a 40 inch bust but don't want it too tight ? Many thanks

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Glad you love the tutorial. I would always advice a wide fabric width like 55inch.

[@juneebert8220]

Are you using a zigzag stitch and if so, what is the length? Love the tutorial and dress. Now I am going to make a dress for my 5 year old grand daughter, wish me luck! BTW, does the calculations work for all sizes/measurements? Thank you.

[@ktaylor3472]

Hi Tammy I’m a complete newbie but luckily found your channel 😆 My 1.5 x bust measurement comes out at 58.5” however I have a smaller piece of fabric with a width of 55” and wondering if I can squeeze this dress out of it by reducing the top section width down a bit. Surely with all the elastic shirring this might be doable? What are your thoughts? Apologies if this is a daft question 😊Many thanks.

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks so very much for sharing! Love it!❤️

[@kasiako355]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you 💖

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love it ❤️

[@hillaryproctor5678]

This is such a great video! I cant wait to try this, how many yards is needed?

[@dhadhaydreamer]

Hi! May I please know the thread size/diameter? Would a 0.5mm diameter do? I wanted to make this dress but wasn’t sure which size of elastic thread to use. Thanks 😊

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Yes 0.5mm is the standard size for elastic thread ❤️ I hope you enjoy sewing it!

[@coopersga]

Omg😮 its so Beautiful ! I've always wanted to try the elastic thread thing and I think this is the perfect project. Thank you so much ❤

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love this project! It’s a great beginner project if you’ve never sewn with elastic thread before xx

[@ivymomanyi3875]

You have a new follower 👏👏nice..I’m a beginner can’t wait to try it

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the video! ❤️😘

[@pearlk3057]

This was so very helpful. Thanks!

[@mirisoji8406]

love it! I have a very similar fabric I want to do the same thing with.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@mariateresavalenzuela12]

Thank you for sharing this cute patern ❤

[@HausOfChloe]

Gorgeous. Can I ask where you bought this fabric from please? It’s lovely x

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you! I can't remember the exact place I bought it, but here's a really similar one from Minerva tidd.ly/3Sf5p87

[@crackerdacker]

so pretty.

[@marilynharris319]

Very clear and easy.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love my tutorials ❤️

[@brendastevens8325]

Super cute and easy

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love my tutorials ❤️

[@gutsgatito]

Tysm!!❤

[@InaTrendyTown]

So beautiful!!!❤ The fabric is very cute and the shirring perfect for summer. I tried this week to shir a top bur my machine doesn't want to collaborate 😂

[@c_r_n_a8269]

Thank you so much dear❤

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@miriamorec1772]

The cutest dress! ✨✂️🌼 You're so talented 🥰

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you Miriam ❤️🥰😘

[@darmalope]

Thx so much. Loved ur tutorial!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you! So glad you loved the tutorial :)

[@deborahkalejaiye7643]

Thanks for this video But quick question pls When u shrink further with a steam iron, does it stay permanent?

[@libbybennett3067]

Beautiful dress. Love the fabric.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Lisamakes]

Have you seen the Prym shirring elastic that you use with regular thread?

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Oh wow I’ve just googled this and it looks so cool!! I’ve never seen or heard of this!! Need to try this asap 😂 thank you for sharing x

[@bernielove49]

Love it super cute will definitely try this thanks for sharing ❤

[@saltlifegull4091]

WOW! Outstanding, thanks so much:)

[@Tammy.Handmade]

You're very welcome!

[@wildwoman8494]

Hi, can you tell us what tension(on the sewing machine) you have used to do the shirring please.

[@bonitamilstead7682]

Beautiful job! It looks very nice on you!

[@Gigichew]

Cute tutorial! Thank you!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@frankdearr2772]

great, thanks for sharing about that topic 👍

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the video ❤️

[@sandylynch6676]

Love the dress ❤ Will try it !!

[@christink.5264]

I made this and it turned out so cute and comfy! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love the tutorial ❤️

[@SJayKnits]

Beautiful!

[@thomaswilliams7888]

Very very helpful. Very good instructions 👍

[@Tammy.Handmade]

So glad you love it! ❤️

[@Susan-dz4xq]

I absolutely love watching your videos! You do such nice work. I have a question with regards to the elastic. I can't seem to make it gather. I have the tension set at either 4 or 5 and wound the bobbin loose or added a little tension to it. Not sure why it turns out to be an ordinary stitch?

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much! You might need to actually tighten a screw on the bobbin case - I did this once when it wasn't working on my old machine and that did the trick!

[@Susan-dz4xq]

Sweet as pie, thank you 😊

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi, this is so cute! Just to clarify, you only used the elastic in the bobbin and not in the top as well, correct? Thank you.

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you! Yes you only use elastic in the bobbin, the top is just normal thread that matches the colour of your fabric ❤️

[@emmasmallbone1]

This was a great tutorial!!!!!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

Very nice job. 👌

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much!

[@mixaleenalovesglitter2543]

what settings did you use to sew the elastic? stitch length? tension?

[@domingofranciscorodriguezs8625]

It looks super easy. Buy how do I know hoy much fabric to strait with

[@myriamdeweerdt1707]

It is very nice what is the inch between the 2 rows of elastic at the top of the rug if you don't have fabric with and pre-printed line

[@Tammy.Handmade]

I would do 1/2" between each line ❤️

[@myriamdeweerdt1707]

@@Tammy.Handmade thank you for the answer

[@stefanibush2064]

Thank you.very helpful and easy to understand

[@marinamarfan394]

Can you shir without elastic thread?

[@pavlal.4552]

This is super cute, I love the fabric you picked. Do you think it would work with silk? I bought really nice silk fabric and now i don't know what to do with it 😃🫣 (it was discounted).

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you! I’ve never tried it with silk but it should work fine! Just would probably be very tricky to handle and sew with ❤️

[@riarenee240]

So I saw that you put the elastic in the bobbin but did you put elastic at the top of the sewing machine too? I'm new to this

[@bonitamilstead7682]

What size is the elastic thread? Thanks 😊

[@eleanorthereader]

Sooo lovely! Where is the free pattern though?

[@Tammy.Handmade]

I give the measurements for you to follow in the KZbin video ❤️

[@minecraftinwolves6813]

You’re so pretty! Thank you for the tutorial 😊

[@spicelady1017]

Very easy to follow. Thank you.

[@christink.5264]

This is so cute I love the straps. I’m going to make this! But I think I’ll add patch pockets!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

That sounds like a lovely idea!

[@eileenfb1948]

perfect

[@cindywinkler4172]

You didn't explain how to put the bobbin in, tension, stitch length?

[@sheenacowie4693]

I wish you'd shown us what you did at the end of each row of shirring.... did you cut or just turn?

[@Tammy.Handmade]

I normally sew a few stitches down and then turn

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Stunning. Yes will make this dress ❤🧵💃🏽

[@madp6755]

Very pretty. New follower here too!

[@Tammy.Handmade]

Thank you so much ❤️💕