The Making of the Moon and the Stars Dress - Making a velvet dress inspired by the night sky

Today we are sewing the night sky - this video is about the design process, little tricks when tracing the pattern onto fabric and a lot of hand sewing.
Links:
Instagram: @friedalepold / friedalepold
Twitter: Frieda Lepold
Website: friedalepold.de
Music:
Via EpidemicSound:
Patchwork - Ever so Blue
Contrarium - Ever so Blue
Bookmarks - Ever so Blue
Tow Pt. 2 - Harbours & Oceans
Il Reste du Temps - Lo Mimieux

[@michellecornum5856]

I love the whole feel of this video: The dress, The idea, The construction, it was all rendered so . .. beautifully. So -- magical.

[@rhonddalesley]

I absolutely agree, it’s crafted in such a way that I could easily nod off whilst watching and listening to it

[@friedalepold]

Thank you ♥️

[@ujjukhadgi530]

​@@friedalepold Can you please share us the pattern with measurements 💕💕💕

[@ujjukhadgi530]

​@@friedalepold Can you please share us the pattern with measurements 💕💕💕

[@a_Hooded_Figure]

I can only describe your videos as 'sewing meditation'. I love to watch them in the morning for a relaxed start into my day. The dress is exquisite. It really looks like you pulled it from the night's sky. Your craftsmenship is remarkable. I am in awe of your skill.

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much! I love that you watch them in the morning. I definitely want to give this exact vibe with the videos and I’m happy it works! 🥰

[@l.m.2404]

Remarkable vision and skilled craftsmanship... your designs are always exquisite. This dress reminds me of the Italian renaissance. Absolutely love your work.

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@theweirdoqueen2524]

I found this amazing video by accident and i am so happy about it. It is insane because, I have dreamt about this dress for a year. In Algeria, women have velvet dresses tailor made for winter. When my mother in law asked me how I wanted my own, this is how I imagined it (except for the pearls and opened back) This is an amazing piece of art, congratulations

[@friedalepold]

Oh wow! Thank you for the nice words and also for telling me about that! I think it’s very fascinating

[@megahercklekoty]

You are one of the few good things that came to me through Instagram. Absolutely blown away by your designs and craftsmanship! You make me feel like a little child wanting to wear a princess dress. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@friedalepold]

Oh Thank you for coming here from Instagram! 🥰 and that’s exactly the feeling I wanted to express with the video

[@ashleygregory6780]

This is the dress I picture Arwen Undómiel wearing. Absolutely stunning! The craftsmanship really comes through in the finished piece. Can't wait to see more!

[@adriankrueger5076]

You need to be making dresses for red carpet events! Such a lovely video. So happy to have stumbled upon your channel

[@friedalepold]

I’d love to do that! And welcome to my channel

[@bloggerblogg5878]

My thought exactly, if I am ever going to any red carpet events, I want Frieda to make my dress.🙂🙃

[@annienorth931]

This is very high quality content, despite the fact that this is only the third video from this blogger. I am delighted. Atmosphere, skills, editing... She deserves a million subscribers

[@samirataubmann]

Wow, Frieda! The craftsmanship, details, videografy, ... the whole video is art! Thank you so much for this incredible work!

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much!

[@marlenafulkerson4948]

This is INCREDIBLE work. Do you ever release your patterns?

[@shalomd6267]

I appreciate watching this entire process and your explanations of your fabric choices and direction of your piecing. I find myself really relating to your love for hand-sewing, various types of basting, and the fact that you time you take to make your fabric behave properly (and HUGELY relate as a left-handed person in a right-handed world... love your scissors!) All of this adds up to such stunning and masterful work. I can't wait to see what you do next. Thank you for the chill creativity and inspiration.

[@friedalepold]

I’m happy you enjoyed the video and relate to it so much 🥰

[@aleshakant]

This dress reminds me so much of the Night Court from ACOTAR, I love it. As soon as i read the title and saw the thumbnail I knew I needed to drop everything and watch this. Also your videography, editing and music choice is so soft and beautiful. It reminds me of creators like Bernadette Banner and Etellan.

[@jennylawson1980]

You remind me of a Forest Fairy. Your work is so detailed and your demeanor so peaceful and I could watch you create for hours. Your dress is incredible just imagine a set of sparkly wings trailing behind… Anyway you do wonderful work, never stop creating ❤

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@leah_gg1]

This felt like watching a visual poem. Beautiful work!

[@Elfdaughter]

This is exactly the sort of dress I have always pictured Arwen wearing, or possibly Tinuviel. Beautiful!

[@angelikagelt6837]

The complexity of the dress blows my mind 🔥 Liebe Grüße aus Hessen

[@friedalepold]

Danke 🥰🌚

[@artofescapism]

The dress is so gorgeous! The pearls really add a beautiful contrast, and they frame the shape of the dress's figure very well!

[@AngelavengerL]

This dress is just so stunning. The decadence of the fabric, the gorgeous shape of the sleeves and most of all that gorgeous pearl beading! Every part of it is just so beautiful!

[@jhilmiliqueen]

a visual poetry! one of the best videos i have ever seen. the magic of this video is unforgettable, i come back to this from time to time and it lights up my inner spaces to do something beautiful! it heals many inflamed parts in me and fills me with hope. thank you Freida. everything about this video is magical and beautiful! it is like escaping into a dream world! love. 💜💜

[@Seamstressed]

so beautiful, I cried.

[@Betsyschugar]

This dress is so beautiful I genuinely teared up. What I wouldn't give to be able to make something as ethereal as this.

[@anabertoloo]

The most beautiful vídeo I saw in my years of sewing and patternmaking. You have the best perspective and sensitivity about this magic world. And I’m a big fan of your work 🥰 I wish you nothing less than success because you deserve the best of the best from this world 🌍 ❤

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much ♥️ it means so much to me to hear how my work actually moves people!

[@MsUltraKawaii]

The construction of garments you make is mind blowing! Absolutely in love with the pattern!

[@user-er9ts6ut1z]

Deine Videos sind sooo, soooo wunderschön gemacht, jedes ein Kunstwerk für sich. Wohl dein unbestechliches Auge für Ästhetik dass sich auch in all den wunderschönen Kleidern zeigt. DANKE fürs verzaubern ❤ Beim Video schauen dachte ich direkt, dass du aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum sein musst, wegen der typisch deutschen Aussprache. Leider kann ich kaum Englisch und konnte mit deiner homepage dann gar nicht so viel anfangen ohne Fremdsprachenkenntnis. Ich versuche nämlich immer gute Kurse, Seminare oder Online- Ausbildungen auf Deutsch zu finden. Deine Videos sind unbeschreiblich schön gemacht, einfach berührend und sehr emotional umgesetzt. Grosses Kompliment ❤

[@Silverskll7]

WOW! A great and wholesome video!! As for the dress, it's magnificent and elegant.

[@deb1120]

absolutely stunning!!! I don't know why your video popped up on my suggestions today but I sure am delighted that it did!!!

[@isabubble1424]

this sound.... of tailors sheers through heavy fabric... ❤❤❤

[@katrin712]

I really like your work and how you showcase it. It s like a documentary. Concerning the sleeves, I would not have been surprised if you had opted for buttons. The higher towards the elbow, the darker and the one near the wrists like the pearls you sewed for the stars… or all very dark. Your bodice made me think of corset pattern. I think you can come up with a sky dress. 😊 Also, it reminded me of the tale “Peau D Ane” in which she asks for various dresses that are to reflect nature each time, like a sun dress.

[@lisaharmon5619]

I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you. Today it was the velvet and creating a different finish for the dress.

[@patbowman6723]

How you get inspired simply amazes me and the gowns you make blows me away. I'd love to have some of what goes around in your head. I just found you and I am amazed at what comes out of your brain. It must be nice to have inspiration and to create what inspired you. Your talent is incredible. The dress is beautiful and so creative. I wish that someday I could sew a pretty gown just as beautiful as yours and have a place to wear it. Happy sewing. bye

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much. I feel very lucky that I get the opportunity to be creative daily. I think otherwise my head would overflow :D I wish you all the best with your creative journey ♥️

[@Kera.S.]

You never disappoint! Another incredible creation. Love to see your process and hear about your vision. You are such a wonderful and talented person! 💙

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much :3

[@caracunningham9210]

Not sure how your video showed up on my homepage, but I am very happy it did. Watching you design and construct your vision is mesmerizing. The completed garment is exquisite and I can’t wait to see more.

[@AnanyaShetty_]

This dress lives in my mind rent free ever since I saw a picture of it on your Instagram😭

[@alexandrawellington8028]

An absolutely delightful dress and process xxxxx

[@zsuzsiwd]

I've never seen anything like this before what a creative dress! Love it! Very fairytale like

[@janamarie5225]

wow, thankyou for sharing this art. it was really a comfortable atmosphere throughout the video. keep doing miracles, you`re wonderful⭐

[@rajaaomari922]

Stunning! thanks for sharing the whole process.

[@lesptichats]

This is not only a video, it's also a poem. Beautiful !

[@Evohoy]

I’m sure these projects and the filming of them takes a while, but I cannot wait for the next one. The calm nature of the presentation, your skills and the finished garments are spectacular. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@vii7797]

It’s elegantly beautiful.

[@Stormy38044]

Being as calm as this throughout the sewing process feels like a dream! And this dress is amazing

[@hannahstraining7476]

An elegant design, a beautiful dress, and a worthy artist. I look forward to more.

[@chandarussell]

Just beautiful. You are very talented. Great video, very relaxing.

[@aghostwithflowers]

This dress looks like my best friend. So poetic, a little mysterious, a little witchy. Even her way of moving and overall body shape seem to echo this dress :) A conversation with the Moon! I really like it

[@DSG851]

Just perfection. What a stunning dress. I guess a new star is born.

[@karenripley4288]

Amazing skills, fantastic video, a gown to die for❤️❤️💖💖

[@leslieblackshear802]

Stunning!

[@indiabilly]

Unbelievably beautiful, everything from the filming to the process to your voice and the finished dress, the only thing is that you mentioned simple tricks for sewing velvet and now I want to know what they are xx

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much! About the tricks with velvet - have you watched my first KZbin video? I’m sewing a velvet dress there and explaining what I do to get smooth seams :)

[@indiabilly]

@@friedalepold thank you so much I will watch it again and pay proper attention!

[@Thecutestawesomestperson]

Your voice is absolutely gorgeous and so soft and nice to listen too this video is relaxing and creative love it ❤

[@dominicstarr3065]

This is So SO Incredible I have been sewing since I was about 4, but Nothing I have ever made comes even CLOSE to this!! You are my Inspiration, and I can only pray that I will be close to as Incredible as you are one day!!

[@laurieparent6619]

I think this is the most beautiful dress Ive ever seen. You are magic.

[@Daimlin]

Stunning beyond words...🤩

[@Smilegirl622]

Wow! I'm blown away. This video made me speechless! This dress is such a majestic work of art. So enchanting like the night itself. Bravo!

[@mysmilie]

The dress is so stunning. The years of training, and talent needed to be able to craft such a piece, just wow

[@lindseybotelho]

Freida the dress is stunning! You look absolutely beautiful in it ❤️ I love your style and your sewing skills are unmatched. I feel like I should start saving 💰 now to, hopefully, one day, maybe in 10 years, commission a dress from you

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much ♥️ I’d love to make you a dress one day :)

[@lindseybotelho]

@@friedalepold that would be my literal dream

[@issabo_omatar4177]

Ohhhh, this reminds me of the book a court of mist and fury. Your dress is just WONDERFUL.

[@kristenfader2088]

Agreed!

[@aywancfc]

This reminds me of a children’s story book about a girl whose mother left her three dresses, one was crafted with animal skins, the other was as golden as the sun, silver as the moon, and shimmering like the stars. Was this dress inspired by the folk tale/children’s tale? If so, could you make the other ones as well? :) The dress is absolutely breathtaking and the construction of the sleeves and just everything about it is so well done. I feel like this is such a lost art with everything being mechanized and produced in high volumes like in fast fashion …I applaud your dedication and creativity

[@elisabethm9655]

As gorgeous and unique as the dress is, the video produced of its making is equally stunning. Thank you for creating these two masterpieces 😌🥰

[@friedalepold]

Thank you so much!

[@filukka2879]

can't help but admire such diligent, painstaking craftmanship. 🙏 beautiful work

[@somnaire3418]

Your dress is gorgeous and the construction of it is fantastic! I love the silhouette it casts and gentleness that you capture of a gentle star filled night sky. Very well done!

[@khanyithemba5170]

Girl you are a pro!😚 Definitely my inspo😊

[@audriscarborough9309]

Frieda, The dress is absolutely stunning! I love watching you create. You are truly a gifted seamstress ( I hope that's a proper title)and artist! I enjoyed every minute of your video. The tip about making a loop when basting was terrific. With gratitude, Audri

[@kallistoindrani5689]

Oh! It's beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@missbirb9692]

Stunning work Frieda, what a lovely dress

[@debbylou5729]

Beautiful. I’ve sewn velvet. Like everything else, it isn’t any harder….it just takes more time. The feel of it under your hands is wonderful. Now if I could keep it out of my eyes. I’m sorta self taught and never knew about the things that would’ve made my life easier. I never understood having a mannequin. Once I saw one in use, I finally understood how easy designing could be

[@mehere1482]

I am really obsessed with your videos! I am so excited for your future creations!

[@SatumainenOlento]

So BEAUTIFUL!!! 💙💙💙

[@madelinegrudens]

Intergallactically beautiful! This creation is stunning and you're an incredible craftsman!

[@RoseKoneko]

Oh wow, that’s really beautiful. It looks comfortable and functional as well.

[@mariazedek1157]

This was the definition of beatiful sophisticated but simple, calm but exciting, i loved the dress, the video, you wearing the dress and your voice added a farther beautification to it

[@raon7923]

Simply gorgeous. Many of your viewers seem to be reminded of one thing or another, myself no exception. Your dress made me think of an old bedtime story called The Princess with the Golden Star. In the original version by Božena Němcová, a beautiful woman with a golden star on her forehead marries the kingdom's King and becomes his Queen. They have a child - a lovely daughter, who inherits the mother's appearance. From her eyes and golden hair to her golden star, she's the perfect replica of her mother's beauty. Unfortunately, the Queen dies shortly after giving birth. The King blames the child for the death of the Queen, but comes to love his daughter more and more as time passes and her appearance changes to that of her mother's. He even proposes, or rather demands her hand in marriage. The Princess is (reasonably) horrified, but pretends to go along with her father's plans. She tells him, „I will only marry you, dear father of mine, when you gift me a dress the colour of the night sky, embellished with stars.“ She continues to stall for time when her father complies, asking for, „A dress made from the wings of a rose chafer,“ and, „a dress as light and bright as the sunlight.“ In the end, she ends up running away and becomes a cook in the neighbouring kingdom. Oh, AND she marries someone else! I suppose I wanted to thank you for bringing back memories of this story - as a child, I'd always imagine the Princess' dress looking as stunning as yours does. Truly, a job well done!

[@Kleomenides86]

Oooh, I tought about this story too! In Italian is a bit different, in the sense that the princess and her mother don't have a golden star on thier forhead, she's helped by her fae godmother to escape with the 3 dresses and in the end her father repents and gives his blessing to the newlyweds saying he had gone mad with grief when his wife died and didn't realize he made his child suffer too until he thought he had lost his daughter forvere due to his actions...so happy someone else knows this beautiful story 😁😊

[@raon7923]

@@Kleomenides86 I'll definitely look your version up! I'm always intrigued by how stories (especially fairy tales, as I've a soft spot for them) differ across countries. Each rendition adds something new to the table :)

[@Kleomenides86]

@@raon7923 Yes, it's so true! I love to collect fairytales and mithology books -even in other languages if I'm able to read them- because I'm interested in the different version of the stories! :)

[@vivi.sashimi]

god this whole thing is just gorgeous

[@Masterclassonlife]

This video was mesmerizing. Such talent, elegance and beauty in the creation of the dress but also with the designer and model. When I saw all the pattern pieces I felt the complexity was beyond any skill I could ever achieve. The dark blue velvet was a romantic as your inspiration. The pearls gently cascading down the bodice and skirt was pure magic. I could never create or wear such a magically beautiful and romantic gown. Princess material for certain. However watching this vide was letting myself become hypnotized by the whole process. Thank you for creating this gown and the video.

[@siiiriously3226]

Obviously this is an extraordinarily beautiful, magical dress. But the way you sensually describe the process of making,...I can feel the chalk on the gorgous rich velvet...

[@friedalepold]

Thank you ♥️ I’m happy that it actually works out like I want to

[@saberg1082]

That method of threadmarking is genius!

[@shari5982]

Reminds me of a Lord Byron poem: She walks in beauty like the night, of cloudless climes and starry skies…

[@friedalepold]

This fits so good 🥰 I may use this for an Instagram post about the dress

[@cockermum]

What a beautiful dress. So lovingly created.

[@joyfulchristina]

Beautiful! I looked at your website and all of you garments are beautiful!

[@luzUpcycle]

Beautiful!, just beautiful.

[@straightsix2771]

WoW!

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

Exquisite- like the architecture of fabric. Poetry on a form.

[@Grace_x68]

This is jy favourite dress ever. Perfect balance. Just perfect in every way. Stunning

[@imaginator2635]

Wow, I truly love your videos. They are so calming, mystical, and elegant. The lighting, the music, etc. all of it is beautifully done. I cannot sew, but I would like to. These are the kinds of things I dream to make.

[@SA-bc6jw]

Thank you for every lovely minute.

[@AslansAngel1]

Absolutely breathtaking, painstaking, exquisite artwork!

[@chrissiec5915]

This, my dear, is absolutely magnificent. You truly are a genius.

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Beautiful.

[@AlishN7]

I’m so glad I found this channel. You are so amazingly skilled, and the videos are soothing and informative. You have a fan in me, miss Frieda!

[@phranerphamily]

KZbin suggested you to me and I loved this video, your process, and the dress! I subscribed 🙂

[@BethAge95]

Gorgeous dress and the process beautifully captured in this video!

[@ladyofthelake6957]

Extraordinary 💯 #Unique..#AmazingDetails #ProcessIsPerfection

[@ameliagfawkes512]

Beautiful. Blown away by your attention to detail, including adding "invisible" zips to the lower sleeves. I did think, "Oh-oh! The zipper pulls will fall down", but they look like a delicate piece of jewellery. A more detailed look at how you drafted the back piecing and cut the velvet would be wonderful. In the palest of blues or pinks, this would make the most beautiful winter wedding dress.

[@teresag3310]

Absolutely stunning

[@zul7724]

You are an artist!

[@altiuscitius39]

What a gorgeous dress, thank you for walking us through your whole process. Truly a dress that belongs in a dream! During the video, you mention tricks that help when sewing velvet. Would you mind explaining which tricks you're using here?

[@dawngable4622]

Absolutely beautiful

[@LaineyBug2020]

I've only watched 2 videos so far, but both have had great line movement!

[@lillc.eilertsen3889]

Wow, that is a gorgeous dress. And you have edited the video perfectly to create an almost magical viewpoint for us viewers as you are making the dress 🙂

[@trexapex00]

Absolutely STUNNING work! The dress is truly amazing, but I love that your videos are informational as well as artistic in their own right. Cannot wait to see what else you create!

[@MechanicalX1]

Imagine Florence Welch wearing this!! 😍😍😍😍