Thrifted Transformations | Ep. 7

[@coolirpa]

Hey loves! What did you think all the new effects I used in this video? This is our first time doing anything like this and I know we still have lots to learn and fix, but I would love to hear what you guys think :D

[@fpjbarron]

It looks great! The possibilities are endless and I'm sure you'll do an amazing job with these new video tools!

[@coolirpa]

Fatima Barron thanks! I'm SO excited! :D

[@Jessica-xw1rb]

Really cool!!!! Love all your videos!! You inspire me! I have textiles class coming up soon and our project is to make sleep wear, your videos are giving little tips along the way, thank you!

[@farvinshahina]

Aww! That was so creative! I loved it! Kee up!

[@livia1881]

Great job!!

[@mikachansailor]

April, this is not just a transformation, this is pure talent!!

[@PungeonMon]

Wonderful I can only imagine how long it took to make this video just the idea and sewing must have took ages thanks for the effort!

[@coolirpa]

Natascha Ruslan Its all worth it cus you watch it! thank you :)

[@PungeonMon]

I watch every video I even got my own sewing machine because of you ^^ I am far away from your skills but I am giving my best

[@alex_fictus]

You must have the patience of a saint to seam rip the entire dress...

[@peanutbutter7521]

I know right. Seam ripping is a grade a pain in the butthole

[@vanessas2454]

Right? Takes forever, easily the most time-consuming (and least enjoyable) part of sewing. Sometimes it´s possible to undo some seams keeping the thread intact (for example overlock stitch) which allows you to work with the exact right shade of thread to go with the fabric. But if it´s just a plain old stitch, seam-ripping feels so destructive. The only good aspect of it is seeing exactly how an item was made and the pieces put together. When I need neither the original thread nor the entire fabric including the seam allowance, I usually just cut instead of seam-ripping.

[@Godsustains]

Who else is binge watching these videos with no intention of ever doing it lol

[@emmac8243]

YES

[@hiddenblush]

ME 😂

[@nicolebalbuena9412]

me 👌😂😂

[@allyshaamara4989]

mee

[@Skirts96]

MEEEEEE ! lol

[@magic-fast]

You know how cool this is though? Like Person: where'd you get that dress, it's really pretty. You: oh. Um I made it

[@jessicacyanmsp3550]

Please make a line of clothing like I swear your designs are amazing and literally everyone loves them so much!

[@leeleescraps]

Brilliant!! You should do a wedding dress from a few different old dresses!!

[@Jasmine-tn1lm]

omg yaass... that would be amazing....please

[@Schneeeulenwetter]

she did by now didn't she?

[@marinat5137]

Wow you have done a damn good job with that dress! thank you so much for the effort you put to make those videos, they are so inspiring!

[@coolirpa]

marina piro thank you for watching

[@saphshiohwan]

I'm a dressmaker too, it's so rewarding when we make/alter our own garments, and to be able to say "I made this" is the best feeling ever! Keep it up girlie!

[@amysowhat5025]

This transformation was amazing! I love how it turned out!!! Super cute. :)

[@coolirpa]

thanks Amy SoWhat !

[@mholdify]

I am 100% mesmerized by your videos, your vision, and creativity. I'm sure it's not easy filming on your own, and I can only imagine how much time this actually takes, but. I really really enjoy your videos.

[@Protocall13o2]

That was literally a complete reconstruction! That's awesome. It turned out so great.

[@paulagaudet7528]

I can’t stop watching! Maybe I’ll skip washing my hair today but really, I have to go to work. Your sense of style and vision are spectacular. And then to be able to execute on the vision-I’m truly lost for words.

[@ameaa1990]

It's like you keep getting better!!! That dress is amazing

[@coolirpa]

lol thanks! i loved how it turned out too :)

[@gmaflor]

well, that is exactly what perseverance and practice, practice does, make you better. you all need to watch the video where she shows the items she made when she started, she can laugh now. I think she needs to display a few in the background to inspire more people to try

[@sasal8540]

You blow my mind every episode

[@petalss5325]

wow.. i'm binge-watching all ur shows and gosh, u r truly amazing!!!

[@jaydenrulestheworld]

samee

[@Kiam202]

Me also

[@NoMoreYou19]

me too! Just discovered her and loving it

[@oliviaclare7693]

same!

[@petalss5325]

i can't sew at all, but i'm like should i buy a sewing machine lolol

[@saltlifegull4091]

Each garment you reconstruct becomes so personal and loved. You do an amazing job transforming. Keep up the great work!

[@maddiehernandez3645]

it's so AMAZING what you can do girl!!!!! I binged watched all of your shows and I swear the clothes you make look store brought! so amazing!

[@Tina06019]

April, you are a really good seamstress. I like your "Thrifted Transformations" so much more than most other videos on the same "theme," because you don't take shortcuts which result in a poorly-fitted or odd garment. I saw just ONE of your videos this morning, and I immediately subscribed. I don't do that very often.

[@annaisunwitty]

Really lovin this series!

[@coolirpa]

yay! :)

[@olivial6393]

OMG APRIL! This, BY FAR, is my favorite episode of Thrifted Transformations that you have released!!! The final dress is absolutely gorgeous, especially with you in it!! Love this series so much!!

[@HewanYitagesu]

we need a video on how you learned this sorcery lol

[@browsernaut5350]

Yes!

[@zoeharrison9758]

Definitely

[@RoadPickle]

I love your channel! I've been sewing for 40 years (OMG old AF!) but for some reason I never took the time to transform any of my thrifting finds. I LOVE THRIFTING! I've been having a great time remaking things from my closet and doing some thrifting. Keep posting videos!

[@MitsieGetsItTogether]

That dress is so beautiful! You are very talented. :)

[@coolirpa]

Thanks so much MitsieGetsItTogether :)

[@jeanconner1167]

I'm blown away. All of your transformations are incredible, but this one is truly amazing.

[@alep5573]

i have only watched two episodes so far, and i sew myself and you have inspired me so much so far by your amazing creativity and talent. Sounds fun to transform clothes into a new fashionable way, i should try it sometime :)

[@colin1150]

Hi Alice, I hope you don't mind an old man joining your followers. Your ideas are great and well explained. However I am living on my own and my daughters have both had something of mine but not come back so I still need a lot of knowledge. I have been sewing for about 6 months and thoroughly enjoy it. But I am learning that apart from a shirt or standard trousers etc there is little offered in the way of men's clothes. Do you ever do fancy yet casual clothes for men at all? If you don't, don't worry as I will still keep watching just for ideas and techniques. You are doing a brilliant job.

[@scoobie8amg]

You are so talented! What a fantastic skill to have! I bet you save so much money

[@AndreaInspired]

That dress is adorable! I liked seeing your artistic process on how you created it. I have to say though, wish you did a few more videos that were DIY little-to-no-sew for those of us who don't have sewing machines but still want to get crafty with clothes. This dress is beautiful but definitely a project for someone who is more advanced like yourself. I still really enjoy this content in general and hope you continue with thrifters transformations but a new t shirt recon now & then or something with little sew skills needed would be cool so us beginner viewers could following along :)

[@LBaileyxox]

you are a mad genius i cannot believe all these transformations! you're so talented!!

[@baybay_yaga]

I'm seriously in awe of your talent. People would spend a good chunk of money on a dress like the one you recreated out of a thrifted dress!

[@TabithaSewer]

AWESOME JOB!

[@coolirpa]

Thanks CheapbutChic1 :)

[@cherinelsonc]

love all the sewing you do. it motivates me to take out my sewing machine and start sewing again. thank you April

[@akatheshort1]

This is the best transformation by far!

[@jillosiecki3049]

You are doing such a great job and attracting a young interested audience! The one thing I would add from an experienced sewer is that you should do/show just a little more pressing-it gives that last touch of quality to the work. I never pressed when I started sewing-too slow, I just wanted to make progress! But then as I got better at it, I found that the small investment of time was very much worth it. Just a little craft iron and pressing pad right next to your sewing machine might be a good investment. But just an excellent channel. Finding nice garments with expensive fabrics cuts your costs immensely. Fabulous!

[@LeahMayJ]

post more!! i love all your videos, this is an amazing channel!

[@coolirpa]

Thanks for watching Leah May :D

[@Haley_Alexis99]

This dress is super cute! Makes me glad I plan to keep all of my dresses (formal and casual, as well as slightly dressy) so that I can learn to sew and alter them later on!

[@amylopez1922]

I rarely comment on anything, but I just wanted to say how creative and talented you are! good work

[@shelbysnyder96]

I've recently came across your channel. and I have been binge watching. I love all your looks, but I'm loving this black Minni your making. I do some work myself, but nothing compared to you, just in all, I am truly amazed of your work!!

[@EvoriMusic]

Seriously I just stumbled upon your channel and I love this dress so friggin much!!! I really REALLY wish I had it 😭

[@audreytanksley5637]

EVORI - Before you wish you have something someone else has ,consider what they had to do to get it. The years of hard work ,tries &fails ,etc.

[@TheLolaboomboom]

It's gorgeous, so 50's especially love the back. Thank you loving your videos, i haven't sewn in a while so you are giving me the confidence to get stuck into it. 💜💞

[@swagqueen8197]

AGHHHHHHHH I WISH I HAD YOUR TALENT!!!!!!!😩😩😩😩😩🙃

[@lindamilewski4697]

that, and I wish I had her figure!

[@swagqueen8197]

+Linda Milewski Ikr

[@cosimastorz3107]

I;ve been watching your videos now for about a year. I love them! Your are very thorough with explaining the steps and very creative. Thank you.

[@jordansmithson9602]

the things you can do astound me.

[@tamakiusui08]

I don't understand any of your terminologies but I am hooked on watching all your transformations!

[@iHillery1]

I wish I could sew like that! great job!

[@coolirpa]

thank you iHillery1 :D

[@GodSaysRaawr8D]

Oh my god, amazing! Just got my first sewing machine four months ago, and I'm learning a lot from your videos. Thanks a ton!

[@Shetasen]

This has to be my favorite dress so far and I am not a dress person!

[@sewaldodiy]

It's amazing April!

[@eleo_b]

What a fun and original channel.

[@joneejibes603]

I can't believe I just came across your channel! I've been doing this with my clothes for years now and was just recently thinking of turning it into a business of some short. This is so great! Definitely subscribing.

[@iOrchestrate]

Real Talent.

[@coolirpa]

[@vampiregirl917]

Oh my god-how?!?! Bravo just bravo-if I hadn't seen the video, I wouldn't believe it was the same dress. Wowwwww unbelievable. You know what-I've got to sub and watch some more of these. Girl how?!?! I gotta start watching project runway again because you should be on it

[@bibiibaumii8995]

Wow >~< This dress look soo sweet^^ really cool ^^

[@coolirpa]

i'm glad you like it, thanks! :)

[@Rebeccadale100]

Great job! This is the first time I ever saw the cutting wheel in action. I've had one in a box from my mom's notions, but never knew how to use it or exactly what it was. Now I know! Thank you!

[@syltwee]

For future reference, it's called a rotary cutter ^_^

[@madisonsmith3079]

i just stumbled upon your channel and you have major skills keep up tje great work

[@EvaValenti]

The only thing I would have changed with this dress would have been to enclose the seam allowance along the waistline within the lining and the fashion fabric by sewing the skirt layers between the bodice's lining and fashion fabric. Other than that, it's wonderful! Although, since you have a serger, I think the way you did it works fine too. I just personally don't like the feeling of seam allowance touching my skin at a place fitted such as the waist. That, and make sure the pattern of the mesh aligns up on the sleeves, though you said you were running out of fabric, so it makes sense if there wasn't enough to cut along the same grain line. Anyway, I love how creative and crafty you are with reimagining these! I graduated a while back with a degree in fashion design and these videos have rekindled my love for sewing a bit as it has gotten a bit dulled. Great job, and sorry for the long comment. I'm just excited. ^^

[@brittanyngia]

THOSE DRESSES ARE SO CUTE

[@brittanyngia]

not to be annoying but FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL OUTFITS ON MY CHANNEL if anyone's interested

[@VtheGoblin]

WOW! You are so talented, I don't think I would ever have the patience to do this! Beautiful result!

[@hollyfromnz]

what an awesome channel. suscribed! I love the pizza cutting tool for the clothes! what a great idea

[@kay71095]

Lol it's not a pizza cutting tool. It's designed for fabric. It does look like one though

[@hollyfromnz]

Yes I know :)

[@helenaa.8588]

+Holly Smith Hi Holly! It´s name is a Rotary Cutter. look: www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Millimeter-Titanium-Rotary-Cutter/dp/B004YF8RJS/ref=sr_1_15?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1457834045&sr=1-15&keywords=rotary+cutter Kisses from Portugal!

[@luzabril9504]

That´s great!!! It´s a big difference going to a party with the first dress, and going to a party with your wonderful thrifted dress

[@lizziejones8027]

I've kinda become obsessed with these videos. Now I need to learn how to use a sewing machine 😁

[@emeraldsea28]

I love watching what you come up with! I’d love to see what you’d do if you could just create whatever you wanted from your head, go get the fabric and do it!

[@brithanymarbunmusic]

I was like 0_0 the whole time I was watching. You are so talented and you have so much skill! And the video was so much more detailed! It's fantastic. And the dress is beautiful. Hopefully I can be as good as you one day! I love your videos. :)

[@alexandrashropshire8407]

Your channel randomly popped up on my dash and this is the third video like this that i have seen and i have never been so impressed. You have an amazing talent! Amazing patience as well haha.

[@caelanraegn]

I wish I can sew. 😩

[@angelofangels101]

+A.L. Talay You can! Just practice :] Making a pillow is one of the easiest things to do, and you don't even need a sewing machine.

[@maybeviolet6138]

+angelofangels101 that's how I learned

[@Zippsters]

+A.L. Talay Start with a little piece of fabric and needle and tread and learn to hand sew. Don't put it off. Just have a little project beside your favorite spot in the house to sit and whenever you sit for a spell make a few stitches. You will never regret taking up sewing - it is so much fun and so practical. Don't look at what an expert like coolirpa is doing -- yes take inspiration about what your future can hold from her but do a little hand project them work up to the big stuff - making stuff from old stuff doesn't cost you either. There are oodles and oodles of sewing supplies in second hand stores for pennies.

[@caelanraegn]

rufus 48 I actually lack the focus for sewing. 😓 Although I have tried and successfully finished two voodoo (ish) dolls (ish) before, so I guess that's something? :v

[@dindoramos9985]

same here hahaha

[@jaelynncarney9403]

I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!! My grandmother is finally going to get me a better sewing machine. I have been using a singer spartan 192k for a long time. It doesn't straight stitch or zig zag and all of that other fancy stuff. So for my 16th bday, I am getting one!!!!

[@anaisderveeuw9929]

Hi, nice dress! I love your thrifted transformation series!! How is the tool called that you use to cut the fabric?

[@coolirpa]

Its a rotary cutter :)

[@LynnToledo]

+coolirpa you bought it online? I like to have one too~

[@rachelbishop8949]

+Meh Heh you can buy them at craft stores

[@donnamiller4427]

caught several of your videos today. You rock! I have sewn for many decades but what you do is amazing. Keep going!

[@pasionpozo]

Why would anyone thumbs down her videos?

[@rm-ft5ox]

ikr

[@doordep]

they are jellous

[@Amazekeen]

some dumbells probably find her videos to lack templates (even though everyone's body is diff), no sizes and explanation about everything (even though she does explain many things) and may even think that making something takes too much time and is a waste of theirs. People dislike for completely stupid reasons, just bc they stuble upon a diy video they will never do, they just hit dislike. i never understood the purpose of a dislike on videos like these.

[@carmenmcallister5222]

I was wondering the same thing!! I love her!

[@pixels2u]

Jelly, jelly, and more jelly. They are the ones who lament how April "wastes" so much fabric - as if most of the clothes in the thrift store aren't headed to a landfill in China. April is a wizard, yet it's also refreshing how she points out her mistakes and things she'd do differently.

[@valentinascaife8969]

This is probably my favourite thrifted transformation that you've done!

[@yourHEROineETA]

Wish I can be this talented. :(

[@Pslm91v14n15]

By having done a couple more fittings the top could have had a better shape but not everyone wants their dress to fit their form that well too. Which I understand. The little overshirt idea is fabulous! It's really neat to see step by step someone do what I hate to do.. take something apart, I don't mind the putting it back together but I'd rather start from scratch than have to take something fully apart. Granted now.. I kinda realize it takes just as long to create, then use a pattern than it probably does to take something apart and redesign it. I just don't like the limitations of pre-cut pieces.. lovely work though! Give new life to old garments!

[@tiaspeece7945]

are you kidding. this is ridiculous. one time I tried to sew a pocket on a shirt and i ended up having to super glue it.

[@savannahhasselbom3511]

I have an old dress that I'm not loving as much now and hope I can fix it by using some of the techniques you've used here! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@sybaismail8002]

Do you actually wear your creations out to places after you make them

[@Amazekeen]

id guess she does otherwise its a waste of space in her closet or she would have to find a person with the exact same body as her since all of her clothes are made to fit her perfectly

[@kimberlyanncrafting]

Your videos AND you transformations just get better and better! You are sooooo inspiring!

[@melaniemertenspolak]

this is gorgeous!

[@amymonkeymind]

You are truly talented! You have such an amazing vision for creating WOW from blah. Have you ever considered entering your designs to the magazine Altered Couture? Your transformations blow many of the ideas in the magazine out of the water. Glad I found you, I'm a fan.

[@theylikestars]

You should tell us how long it took you to make this!!!

[@IAmVampire01]

I am a fashion student in austria and I think what she is doing is so amazing. But scrolling down the coments, I see a lot of people complimenting her talent and I hate this because people don't realize how much time it takes to become so good. I studied 5 years and failed so often. And then someone is coming up to me "oh that dress is cute. Must be nice to have this talent." It just putting diwn all the hard work you had to do....

[@commenter8465]

is your mannequin specially designed to be the size of your body or were you pretending that it was you? If it is specially designed where did you get it from?

[@aieshasmith6934]

Commenter84 its an adjustable mannequin by the look of it. You can move the parts to suit closely with your body type

[@foureighteen]

This was an amazing transformation! One of my favorite ones you've done so far. Inspires me to be more creative. Keep it up, girl! :)

[@Gr95dc]

wow you're amazing 😍 I would never can do something like this

[@LaynieFingers]

Maybe not at first, but everyone stars without knowing anything. You start out by learning simple things- how to thread a needle, how to sew a straight stitch, etc. When you're comfortable with those, you learn slightly harder things, step by step, until you CAN do this!

[@RivLoveshine]

+Gianella Beauty Thanks Sue Heck

[@lowkeychillionaire3213]

only just found your channel, and ive instantly subbed. i can already tell you're very talented at editing, designing and sewing. thanks for the vid coolirpa, I'm feeling inspired to try my hand at making clothes now

[@arsildarouiche892]

That's insane I wish I knew how to do that 😍😍

[@crzyctldynthmking3528]

Your videos are so amazing, thrifted vids being my favorite! You are so imaginative, creative and amazing! Your skills with the sewing machine is definatly where I aspire to be some day! The dress is adorable too!

[@zoecharlotte1430]

I would have left it as a two piece ! But looks amazing and gosh must have taken hours

[@HanaOccasionally]

ik the top alone would have been a great everyday shirt.

[@brittanyparrish3553]

a top with plastic boning would be rather uncomfortable

[@jksweethart]

It's like project runway is yelling your name. Perfection

[@jasmijnooms2242]

you are so crazy talented! This is amazing!

[@sarahazman3324]

Please do more ! I'm literally addicted to your videos ! This is what i call a fashionista !

[@DarkScarlettVixen]

Hello! I've been watching your videos in backwards order and I am curious: How many sewing machines do you have?

[@jacquelinepon01]

i think she has two - one is a normal sewing machine and the other an overlocker

[@cmyactayo]

I am a guy and I do not saw or anything but for some reason i just like watching your tutorials while im eating!!! It is pretty cool.

[@thebestvillager]

I wonder how long it takes her to do such an intensive project like this

[@charitytanel8107]

Very good question, let's keep asking for the time involved in different transformation efforts it would be interesting, also as you do more you would become more proficient, but I notice the intricacy level has increased from the earlier ones.

[@sunshinesmiles5386]

Thanks for all your videos! I know how to sew, but I've learned a lot about drafting, making things look professional, etc. Just finished my first upcycled dress made from jeans and it looks super cute!

[@64craftgirl]

I love your videos!

[@coolirpa]

thank u for watching ^-^

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

Your a sewing savant!! I've never even turn a sewing machine on- you're wonderful!!

[@katieblock4617]

You're amazing!!

[@coolirpa]

thanks Katie Block ! :)

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

I love the transformations, but it is also a very entertaining way to learn techniques. Thank you so much for your videos!!!