Thrift flip // DIY Reformation dress

Hi there! In this video, I attempt to sew my very first piece of clothing. I thrifted a maxi skirt, which I will use to sew a new dress by copying the pattern of a Reformation dress I already own. To me, the thought of sewing has always been daunting, but I feel like I've demystified the process by just throwing myself into this project. A major source of inspiration for me has been the talented Wendy from withwendy ( / withwendy . She made a video explaining how to clone your clothes: • How to Make Patterns f...
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[@claireg4501]

It's truly impressive. Please do more thrift flip videos and sewing tutorials, you're really so good at it! And your voice is really so clear and calming, I love it.

[@AmandaWright]

Wow thank you❤️ I’ll have a new one soon!

[@bethanyminton5128]

That yellow floral fabric is a liberty cotton. It's a really good quality cotton. Pro tip: sew the straps in between the lining and and the cotton when assembling them. That way the stitch is hidden. Really good job though!

[@JuniperBronze]

That's a really great thrifted item then! How can you tell if something is a liberty cotton?

[@victoriahansen4028]

@@JuniperBronze liberty of London is known for their micro floral prints. So maybe she recognized the specific one?

[@gabbinggaby]

One of the clearest sewing tutorials I have ever seen! I truly feel like if I attempted this myself I wouldn't be a complete failure! And that dress! It looked amazing, great job and great eye for potential! ☺️

[@hannah-hi8fu]

PLEASE DO MORE THIS WAS AMAZING!! I feel very inspired to thrift flip clothing instead of just contributing to fast fashion which is ultimately contributing to global warming (sry this was long)

[@aliyadarrow6443]

not to mention fast fashion is super unethical!

[@quingalvin7324]

It is INSANE that this is your first garment that you’ve sewn! It turned out incredibly 👏🏻👏🏻

[@yaralucas5278]

Where's Ashley from bestdressed...

[@MissUnpossible]

on her way to NY probably =) ;)

[@oumaymashili4898]

Yara Lucas cmon stop shading

[@PikaChu...........]

What's the tea?

[@anonymoususer01234]

Girls! They aren't shading ashley! Its just that Ashley is obssessed at reformation's clothes, she loves them so much! and this vid can help ashley to cure that obssesion maybe haha without spending too much money!

[@natsbones]

How are you learning how to sew? This is amazing...as a fashion student I cant do half of what you did, truly amazed

[@AmandaWright]

Well, a lot I've learned from watching my mom sew and sewing smaller things myself :)

[@natsbones]

@@bellablow4287 I can design, draw, make patterns; I'm just really bad at sewing

[@eeedeee6667]

NatsBones relatable hahaha. At fashion school I feel like I’ve learnt how to design cool clothes but haven’t got a clue how to make em’

[@siyamodi294]

@@natsbones I'm the opposite 😂

[@oliverscorner4446]

the fact that this is your first try at making clothes is so impressive! great job!

[@Anasheed3]

Your hair is so gorgeous!!

[@maybeonethey]

love how that turned out, simple and easy!

[@sarahbaker3503]

You're an inspiration!! I love your "go for it" attitude!!!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

Impressive! I can't believe that was your first time! And withwendy is truly amazing she is my fav

[@PamelaRubel]

Amazing job!!!! Love the fabric and how good this dress turned out

[@Yeu739]

Obsessed with how it turned out, 💛 Yeah another vid 🙋‍♀

[@samariana16]

Girl! You did that! Beautiful job!

[@leableue46]

Such a lovely dress, it makes me want to get back into sewing again :)

[@heathflowers8835]

Very impressive ! I don't think i'd ever have the skill and patience to do something like that ;)

[@PrettyOptimisst]

I want to try this! I would love to see more videos like this one!

[@TheNinjapancake14]

This looks so cute! I just bought a sewing machine, I'm going to try this with an old maxi skirt of mine!

[@justynabuawa4895]

Wow! I'm so impressed! And inspired as well! So great job!

[@abrillaranga9900]

you go girl with that gryffindor shirt! beautiful results!

[@preciouslilywhite28]

This dress is amazing! You did a great job.

[@sherriesh]

Woow it's so pretty!! I love this reformation

[@sherylcaburnay9643]

Hi! you're truly impressive!! I'm so motivated because I also want to sew my own dress using also my old skirt but I don't have a pattern to follow but maybe this video of yours, gave me ideas! Thank you!!

[@caseyfacey3776]

You made that girl!! It’s so cute!!

[@hlkort]

Well done for your first garment! That was really impressive. Love the care you take for the finishes. I never handsewed anything on my first projects 😅 zippers take a bit of practice but there are great tutorials. Also I think you have a concealed zipper there, which works best with a special foot. If you don't want visible stitching on the outside of the top you can understitch instead. That works very well. Intrigued to see what you do next!

[@asjsk8286]

the dress so cute, i loved this

[@acelmagsino28]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 for the first timer .Very Good!

[@vi7990]

OMG UR VOICE IS SO QUIET AND CALMING

[@Putekha]

for someone who has no experience you did super amazing

[@kageoashj2912]

It really doesn’t get any more fair trade than doing it yourself ❤️

[@jayrozzi3347]

Omgggg you did such a good job considering this was your first time! Such a meticulous eye to detail!!

[@mariepaguio7137]

Beautiful dress. Love it!

[@kayecariola]

wow you did a really great job, it looks fantastic!

[@myagerelus1240]

This is such a well filmed and constructed video

[@Lalalalala...]

Wow this is so cute!

[@lizaosullivan265]

So great! You did good, girl!!

[@fatimaaalvarez]

omgggg it turn out so good, it really helped me ❤️

[@hey-jc3og]

i love the pattern and color of the cloth

[@rayyanalabdrabalnabi1726]

LOVE YOUR CURLS

[@susanbuckley4153]

Gorgeous!!!

[@shanicecollins1607]

That dress is so cute!!!

[@anairam1247]

Wow yes 👏 look at you girl!

[@rluo4529]

Amazing!!! Better than the green dress even!!!

[@catherinewagner8260]

Super cute! You and the dress 🦋

[@iraishernandez8750]

You’re amazing girl!!!

[@chucklefox]

you're amazing and so resourceful! i've been looking at Reformation dresses and while i plan to grab something, i'm also looking forward to learning how to make my own. your dress looks so well constructed, and the yellow is lovely on you! i also appreciate your views on sustainability :) subscribed!! please make more of these kinds of videos :D

[@AmandaWright]

I’m so glad you liked it! It’s something I’m very passionate about so your comment really means alot❤️

[@notquitechaos6705]

wow, looks great!

[@moores3263]

i love this video, you should make another one

[@jayatijaiswal3024]

Loved this video... Please make more like this

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Nice job! So cute.

[@erinfussell2354]

i adore this, please make more!! ur inspiring me to flip some items from my closet :)

[@jayatijaiswal3024]

Same here... Please do make more such videos.. Just loved the way you made those straps..

[@mariaaying]

Hoooow hooow can you be so talented??? 🤩🤩🤩🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ronaukkong8652]

Beautiful i love it

[@idk5506]

Aw this dress looks so good on you! I'd love to see more videos like this one😊

[@AmandaWright]

Aw thank you! I had so much fun doing this so I definitely will make more😊

[@shammodequillo9268]

So love it.

[@melliedearwolf]

This video was in my recommendations. The second you started talking I thought you sounded danish (the accent, I guess?). Then I saw the furniture/living space and again I thought it looked super danish. Then I checked and as far as I can tell you're from Denmark... Hahaha. I liked the video! :D

[@gravex1248]

I would be making my own dresses like this, but sadly my sewing machine has broken. I've always loved to sew so now that I can't, makes me very disappointed. Though I love watching videos like this! Great job! I loved the little montage at the end, it was very sweet! Thank you, for cutting down on climate change, and I hope you keep doing this!

[@HollyA52]

I love this!! You did so well! And this reaction to your zipper is hilarious, I absolutely did the same with the first zipper I sewed 😂

[@beepboop3365]

That is sooo cute!! Love the dress a whole lot

[@martinapi713]

Great channel!! Go on in this way!

[@yolandecollins9952]

Beautifull, well done!

[@TheLindy55]

this is super pretty

[@maritlinnea9853]

Your hair is gorgeous!!

[@shikhaojha7382]

Wow!

[@martynax5787]

OMG i know what I will do in quarantine !!!

[@menitta2368]

Your HAIR 😍😍😍 oh my

[@mollipop3269]

Hi, did you say this was your First time making a garment?! This looks AMAZING!!

[@DE-wf3vb]

This my first seeing your channel and I already love you sis

[@paulam1849]

I love your hair!!!!

[@jessaaprilnoble]

I LOVE THIS ❤️😍

[@the.yarnbitch]

You did a beautiful job! I’d recommend binding or finishing any exposed seams (especially at the waist) with bias tape or seam binding to help it last even longer :)

[@AmandaWright]

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind😊

[@nzccw]

Love this video

[@kristidavi]

Nice job! It seems you know exactly what you're doing.

[@davidjones-wy3ln]

nice to find new sewing channels. you havent posted a lot of stuff usefull to me but we badly need new ppl

[@straight_a_student]

Love it 💕

[@franciscafmsoares8864]

very interesting idea💡😍Always share it👏😊

[@cosmic.raspberri]

oh my goodness. i hate zippers and i totally relate with results and the process of sewing a zipper! 😂

[@jeanrosediego7565]

ECQ brought me here. This is so cool 😍

[@thandimwanza4217]

Your hair is so lovely

[@user-bd4lg1em7x]

Amazing 💙

[@reshmichetry7707]

wow loved it😍❤❤

[@Maria_Viola]

So pretty

[@canieatthis9483]

prettier than the original.

[@csilagh4148]

You did a really good job and I may be just overestimating but it looked in some parts that your fabric was bunching and that your thread appeared very prominent, almost 3-D. If you ran your finger along it and it felt super rigid or just that you noticeably felt it under your finger at all, or if the holes/bobbin thread were prominent from the other side, I would check your tension. Bad tension, either too high or too low, can lead to issues like these. If you didn’t have that issue then this is a tip for the future!

[@rosanatapacion7227]

I love your hair 😍😍

[@hanawael5028]

your voice is really soothing wow

[@mnoeliarc]

The dress is really cute 🥰 I would highly recommend that you buy an invisible zipper foot for your machine. It’s a game changer. 😊

[@erzcav4793]

You have the Hair of merida! Love the dress !

[@jessaaprilnoble]

Super galing! ❤️

[@valentynamorgado]

i love the way how the dress turned out, you have a beautiful body and hair girl! simply loved everything

[@AmandaWright]

wow thank you so much

[@marloesk9753]

Beautiful

[@moirejoseph1386]

Man her hair❤️❤️

[@shirleyo.3383]

It looks good on you!🤩 Thank you for sharing your ideas. I love it and I will really try to make mine like yours❤️

[@sarahthequeen1]

Next time, use the zipper foot attachment. You will have better results.

[@leahwilliams00]

your hair is fantastic :)

[@Alex-it6sh]

Love it 🧡🧡🥀

[@nikitanaidu1651]

Brilliant

[@vsatx]

Good job 👍🏼

[@manuelitaruiz9783]

It came out great , if i was you ,iwoukd continue, it beautiful