I made a viral dress from only scrap fabric | WITHWENDY

[@bridgiesue7]

"people who say they're bad at baking are actually just bad at following instructions" I FEEL HEARD

[@thantaswadolonga698]

She is talking about me😂.

[@TheBaumcm]

Most people think you can wing it but because baking relies on chemistry for a lot of the texture and taste, you have to do it in the right order and the right amount.

[@hwingedel4714]

Well, I am pretty good at following instructions, just have never seen a good, precise and all-covering baking or cooking instruction. I suck at cooking.

[@adriannnaable]

Im not good at following instructions and my baking still turns out 😂

[@TheAwesomes2104]

Also, why do people still try to use volumes rather than weights to measure. I think that's why a lot of people have problems.

[@sadpotatoO_O]

Wendy making this a weird barbie costume at the end is ICONIC. How does she pull off chic and weird at the same time?? I'm in love 😍

[@liv97497]

Oh I NEVER do the hard parts first. I do the fun parts first, and then I agonize over having to do the boring parts and end up procrastinating until I have almost no time left on my proposed deadline, of course. This turned out so cute!

[@withwendy]

Kindred spirits 💕

[@SnackPacks10]

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[@constanza1648]

The fun parts first are a good idea if you use them as a way to get started: you need less activation energy to start with the easy task. Once you're at it, just continue.

[@theebacci]

Smells like ADHD 😂 I’m exactly the same

[@omniscient.nescience]

I'm an author and omg do I feel this. So many of my projects start with me knocking out all the fun scenes in just a couple of days and then agonising over the buildup for weeks, if not months. Thankfully with sewing I can at least convince myself to do things in a logical order

[@RZTree]

I believe one of my main characteristics is excitedly starting a project and then giving it up before I even get to the hard parts

[@isabellelenselink9985]

Same

[@helloteeheehah]

Birgitta Helmersson's "Zero Waste Patterns" book has one for a singlet/spaghetti strap tank top made from remnants. But if you can make a patchwork rectangle from your scraps, you could use any of her zero waste patterns to make a garment!

[@robin1826]

This is a top comment, and useful information for me in my life!

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

Definitely going to check out that book!

[@lemoniys]

your pre-sewing organization is SO satisfying to me, i always sew in a sort of ADHD rage and it involves ALL GO NO THINK which only works out about half of the time lol

[@inMuro]

i relate to this 110% hahah

[@mzrussell2735]

Same. I definitely grab and play… no organisation. Usually no pattern either. ADHD AF.

[@jessicab7059]

I feel like a quilter would be really good at making this dress. It's so beautiful and I love a patchwork look but I could never.

[@mercury3440]

I miss the fun photoshoot you do after hustling through your project. I think the dress deserves more picturesss

[@waterbitten]

Would have like to see more finished dress, how it moves? What the back looks like and also how Marla's version turned out. The color scheme and fabrics were so pretty.

[@skyscope8409]

Yes I find her videos are too much bla bla but missing the critical part of showcasing of the final product

[@ambersmith2612]

@@skyscope8409watch someone else then… we all love hearing her talk

[@h.o.y.o]

Same! Such an abrupt end to a dress that took 10+ days

[@LabraDoodleDraws]

That shot of you sighing and eating strawberries gave SUCH ghibli movie vibes

[@christineb8148]

I 100% acknowledge that my preference of cooking over baking is because I do not like following directions!! One thing I struggle with a lot is the spatial and dimensional aspects of sewing instructions. I think I have some level of dyscalculia. Which is why video instructions are really helpful, but I still struggle a lot with making patterns and their directions make sense.

[@briksization]

That sounds more like my ADHD ;)

[@sannevandermeulen6026]

Yep.. For some reason I cannot follow instruction step by step. I go 1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 10, 9, 8, 3 and then fail a recipe or a laboratory test 😅

[@suzienada7253]

Hearing Marla say, "Hi Mommy," made my whole week 🥺

[@madewithrach]

Ah so fun! I love the short length! Also- totally agree about sewing with a pattern! I don’t know how to self draft clothing at this point, so when friends see what I make with a pattern, they’re like “oh you’re so talented!” And I tell them that, no, I’m just good at following directions. 🙃 Haha What a fun way to use up your stash!

[@charmainerohde8575]

I love how Wendy has become, not only a great inspiration & teacher, but also so very entertaining. I needed this video!!!! Love you Wendy!

[@withwendy]

This is so kind love you too!!

[@akhagee4707]

Brochures will still exist for a while, just not as prominently as the 80s/90s. My HS kid had to create one in a class last year. There is a template in Office for them still too. In the wild, you just have to go on vacation and stop in a visitor center somewhere to find SO MANY. (And frequently in the hotels near major attractions.)

[@ecocodex4431]

Scrap fabric is always wonderful for scrunchies, bookmarks, pillowcases, cup cozies, and even scarves!

[@SnackPacks10]

Oooo good idea, I should make some scrunchies and pillow cases

[@shopwornbear1171]

What I love is the "Go Canada" spirit you took this journey with. As a "thrifter" who likes re-imagining things himself, I definitely appreciate the concept. It may have been "Weird Barbie", but I saw a glammed up "Raggedy Anne" vibe throughout your entire concept to finished product. Awesome work!

[@caitzs]

What is go Canada spirit?

[@shopwornbear1171]

@@caitzs Means we get the job done with a smile.

[@ilovehandmadestuff]

I love Canadians for that reason even tho I’m American! Haha married a Canadian from Toronto and met so many great “go Canada” ladies in a craft group

[@themamma341]

Love “glammed up Raggedy Ann”!!❤

[@emmy8526]

When assembling any kind of patchwork, you can also stick little squares of beige/green masking tape with numbers or letters on them on the fabric pieces themselves, to help keep the order straight during the transfer to the sewing machine. As long as you don’t iron over the tape, it won’t leave a mark.

[@sampleworks9432]

That was a painstakingly brilliant project! I sew admire your courage to take on such a challenging dress. Your weird Barbie is perfection

[@madeatbentwood]

What an insane pattern that was, so many pieces! Sure gives that quilty vibe. It looks so good!

[@HolandaChiquita]

This was super fun to see! For a few days my mum and I went through our fabric scrap pile and made over 2500 baby hats out of soft cotton etc. To donate to several hospitals in Guinee (country in Africa). The hats would be part of a care packet for mothers that just gave birth to their babies, to take home. It was a group effort and really a great wat to get rid of scraps. But also some effort because you have to take care with babyproofing the seams. And of course making sure there are no loose threads or anything.

[@DawnDavidson]

What a great project! Scrap busting and generous at the same time. Wonderful!

[@barbeb]

Its so nice to see a scrap buster thats dressmaking and not quilting!

[@sliverofamoment]

I hardcore empathize with your piecing experience. It’s so rough! I sewed something like 300 diamonds together to make a corset dress on my channel. It took forever and was so brutal! You’re dress turned out amazing!!!

[@withwendy]

still stuck on the part where you said "300 diamonds" girl WHAT

[@sliverofamoment]

@@withwendy Haha, yeah... It was a little bit ridiculous. 😳🙃

[@rosacanisalba]

Do you ever watch @ShannonMakes? She made a Hobbit inspired patchwork dressing gown with so many tiny scraps!

[@sliverofamoment]

@@rosacanisalbaI’ve never heard of her! I’ll check it out. Thanks for suggesting it to me! 😊

[@moda78z]

You did it! It is so pretty! I love the fabrics you chose. I was dizzy before you even started sewing! What a puzzle! And such preparation! 😮😍👍

[@minitaco5567]

I love the weird barbie costume!! It really suits her, and the buttons are such a great color match to the fabric pieces as well

[@phoeberose2429]

The colour combo could not be more perfect

[@Mommamacnz]

While the dress isn't one I'd ever make, you look adorable in it and it's the perfect dress for Weird Barbie. Yay for putting a sizeable dent in your stash.

[@apet6752]

this shape of dress is my favourite!! could you maybe make a short where you show the end result in a bit more detail? I'd love to see how it moves and fits in a full body shot if that's possible!! Your videos are so calming always ❤❤

[@BizzieBee]

congratulations - you've just (unintentionally) started your journey into quilting! This dress pattern is VERY reminiscent of the more complicated patterns for quilt tops

[@kateb5583]

I agree with you to an extent about the following instructions. For the most part, if you follow the instructions you “should” be able to follow the pattern successfully. That being said, I have experienced some pattern instructions can be confusing. Not all pattern companies do a good job at explaining their process. I love that you made this dress! It turned out adorable. Props to your dedication for this very fastidious pattern!

[@mamavibetribe8878]

I rarely buy enough fabric so I'm always piecing bits together. The Collins Top by In The Folds (an indie designer) is my go to for a quick scrap project. I love this look and would wear that dress everyday and I'm okay if that makes me weird Barbie 😂

[@emericcson123]

Being ambitious but cheap means I always buy slightly too little than I need lol luckily my obaachan was a seamstress so she has all these leftovers she's trying to get me to make stuff out of so she showed me how to really use it all

[@queva3062]

​@@emericcson123how lucky😊

[@elliiahn]

two withwendy videos in one week?! omg so excited 🎉🎉

[@annacarl3314]

i am defo a do-easy-part-first to gain momentum!! cant wrap my head around doing-hard-part-first it sounds so burn-outy 😅 absolutely beautiful process and the colors are AHHHH 😆

[@shananigans0117]

Love you not letting things go to waste and using up all the extra fabric! Adorable dress! 👗

[@jackyyrag]

I gave away my sewing stuff bc I've just been hoarding them for years without using them 🥲 but watching your videos always inspires me to start again

[@kathryn.rollins]

Top stitching was a wild move. You're epic for doing this

[@roxiepoe9586]

Your costume look was so wonderful! (I hope the dress gets to do summer things like farmer's markets and picnics, too.) The pattern made up such a cute dress. If I made it, to make life totally unsupportable, I am dreaming of topping each piece with a single colour of something thin, translucent, and crisp. I also want to insert in seemingly random (but totally planned) pieces, between the cloth and translucent layers, small things that would bounce around freely. I am thinking a flower a pebble a ring a charm etc. But, I also know that I am not going to make this, so there's that.

[@sarahmcdonough7713]

lol Wendy (correctly!!) accusing people who are “bad at baking” of just being bad at following instructions right out of the gate is so funny to me. IT’S TRUE!

[@hannahcowardcreates]

this is, simply, so so complex and you seem to move through every stage of the process with grace and humor (as usual)! the dress is absolutely beautiful! :') amazing work!

[@RZTree]

Also, so glad the flower shirt is making another appearance! You and Amanda are my absolute favorites with your warm, best friend vibes

[@pegsullivan6577]

Adorable-both dresses. But of course the scraps dress is super. Kudos to you for stashbusting into something definitely wearable.

[@mravenwing]

Love your color choice. I also want to say I've seen your skills level up over time. Honestly, you are now past skills level and into art now. Bravo!

[@olivialunsford2485]

That pattern was a WILD ride! I had so much simultaneous anxiety and determination just watching you assemble it. I love patterns and lean on them heavily. I often come to your channel for inspo for knowledge I hope to gain of sewing over time.

[@TrashTopias]

Omg I'm so excited you used this pattern!! I've been admiring it for a while, love this designer!!! They also have a lot of other cool designs :) it turned out so pretty!! You're better than me lol I would've just slapped a lining on it so I wouldn't have to overlock all those edges 💀

[@jpendowski7503]

Great use of scraps, fun follow along, goos sewing instructions, adorable costume. It is cute enough for other wearings.

[@cassandracoburn566]

The whole time I was watching I was getting Weird Barbie vibes and loving it and then she revealed Weird Barbie in the reveal and I can't describe the joy I got from this 😊

[@dodgethis_]

You look stunning in that dress - definitely your colors! Great job!

[@sandramigacz1766]

Your creativity and precision are mind blowing, just like your amazing projects.

[@xingcat]

Gorgeous! I kept looking at your top stitch remainder thread and thinking of the sewists in my life I could ask to give that to me, so I can work it into my collage paintings. It's so pretty!

[@Hanaconda_Aquaponics]

I love the little interesting buttons and stuff you find in french craft shops.

[@kvv90]

Yes to following instructions! I'm self taught, and so I'm finally learning to do some steps even when it isn't explicitly written (looking at you understiching). One thing that drives me nuts is when patterns don't tell you to finish the shoulder seams if there isn't a lining. Maybe it really isn't necessary, but I get so annoyed if I forgot to do it because it just seems unfinished to me.

[@beepboopbeep5369]

The dress turned out so beautiful! amd marla's litter dress was adorable

[@Yaapin_Nyauwi]

I’m loving the weird Barbie look, and the fact you could totally wear that dress again. But also those star buttons remind me of the little candies the soot sprites eat in Spirited Away

[@laurenceboudreau8448]

Props to you for top stitching them in their respective colors 😅 I've wouldn't have had the patience!

[@onazi2124]

this singular video reminded me why i started sewing, and watching your channel in the first place!! you make it so fun! and remind me i don't have to finish every project in a dayy lmaoo or rush it, when i can just go patiently and positively :) thanks wendy & welldone

[@yumshii]

THE COSTUME WAS SO SMART it looks beautiful :)

[@bethanyhutchinson6714]

I am 100% a pattern follower! I hope one day to draft my own patterns, but for now I’m happy to use indie pattern companies! 😊

[@merrim7765]

Beautiful little dress for Marla! You could add a little lace "slip" and let the scalloped edged lace show. Your own dress is perfect too!

[@shantigarin7272]

I've been seeing this dress all over socials too! Now seeing the pattern coming together I'll rename it "save the planet and lose your sanity" it turned out sooo cute❤ for some reason when I look at my scraps they are so varied I can't seem to make them harmonizing together 😅😅

[@meets8]

wendy your videos are so calming to watch, i love your organization of stuff a lot!

[@SuperNovaSirius]

I think this is the best thing you've ever made. It looks so good on you and the colour scheme is absolutely delicious. I really really love it. Well done. ♥

[@elenastennett8660]

Oh my god it's perfect the hair in the end look just 🤌🤌 chef's kiss 🤌

[@lailayen765]

Amazing!! That was a lot of work, but MAN did it turn out stunning!! You are SO clever!! Well done!

[@NiniRZumba]

You are spot on with your baking comment! :D I love to cook because I can improvise but baking is definitely a struggle... and I sew without patterns too 🤣

[@bea6987]

Ohhh the dress turned out so good! Love all the colours together!

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

Love this! How you did it without making it look like a quilt is beyond me. So cool.

[@shiny0tinfoil0girl93]

This dress is SO much more intense than it looks! Oh my gosh the amount of steps is daunting! LOVE the finish project though!!!❤

[@TyTLZacharie]

Omg I would definitely love to make this dress. I would choose knee length over midi for sure. I haven't sewn in so long but you've inspired me to get into that part of myself again.

[@twinnish]

I love the idea of using up all the scrap fabrics and I love the final result- it’s adorable. However, if I wanted to do super complicated patterning to get particular shapes, and all of that, then I would just start with the fancy quilting. I am strictly a rectangle or square quilter I don’t do the fancy stuff. Very cute and I love all the pink and definitely got the weird Barbie thing going on but no. I love the brocade it’s so pretty.

[@judywymore8867]

Welcome to quilting. The assembly is just what we do when putting the blocks of a quilt together.

[@jr85009]

Both of the blouses are really beautiful!

[@lasdamaichon]

Making stuffed Platonic and Archimedean solids for kids is a fun way to use scraps. They need a little bit of strategy and a reference on the shapes unless you’re a geometer but patterns aren’t necessary. They don’t keep their angularity well without some kind of ribbing. They do over time offer kids a context in which to learn or at least gain exposure to some fun big math words if you label them or learn their names.

[@sonjadoyle2761]

Thank you for this! I have renewed energy to sew again. This dress is a dream.

[@bqpdobqpd]

I start from an easy part because I do need to trick myself to just START anything to begin with and when I’m in flow, I know I can handle the hard part😉so much respect for you using the scraps… I will add a similar in my AW23 projects. Your dress pattern seems too much for me so I’m thinking to patchwork a princess seam dress😚😚😚

[@mattieblackeyes957]

congratulations! the dress looks gorgeous and you put so much effort into it, it looks sooooo worth it!

[@TeriHargraveartist]

This girl looks good in everything she makes!!!

[@kaylavail1162]

cant comprehend how much skill goes into this, so impressed! dazzled! wonderful job🎶

[@frankvaden772]

So cute! LOVE your Weird Barbie costume. And WHAT a challenge! You nailed it! - Caroline V.

[@Happinc]

All I can say is WOW 🤩 NAILED IT!! I love Katie Roberts-Wood’s work she is absolutely masterful and so are you Wendy!! I’m giving this a go… 😅

[@ghostly.creature]

I love sewing but omg this dress is labour-intensive I would have gone mad not even 1/3 through The outcome is insanely gorgeous and unique though and deserves a spot in a fashion museum!

[@sjboxoffice]

🤣😭- I don't believe they make to do poker chip game this way, a woman is insane- she could just make fabric - first- this SCRAP story will be a new class on Fashion Academy- I can tell

[@justplaintara9028]

How wonderful! A Patchwork Garment that SINGS when you move!!!!

[@sewbakemake]

I’ve been seeing this dress all over my feed too! I love how yours turned out!

[@LRH1]

I really love the dress. I can see it on a runway, brunch & so much more🎉.

[@jocelyngleave946]

I'm proud of myself that I got weird Barbie vibes as soon as I saw the pink tones 😂 Beautiful dress, you have the patience of a saint Wendy 💓

[@TSBieler]

Excellent tutorial and gorgeous dress !!! You've gain a subscriber !

[@catherinegreen8440]

The dress is great but I’m loving the mustard colored sweaters!

[@lizabell6782]

You switching colors for your top-stitching reminds me of a scrap quilt I made where I was also trying to use as many thread colors as possible (I had a black border around all the rainbow quilt blocks so the thread popped) so I completely understand your vision and feel your pain

[@alexandrasartinsanity]

The first several minutes of this video is literally me any time I am planning out a sewing project.

[@GiselleBel]

Wow you put so much work into this! I would have gotten to the overlocking stage, and gone: nah, not doing that. I'm in awe.

[@Luminous_Lola]

Why is nobody talking about Marla's dress! Oh my days, so cute! I can't wait to see it on her :)

[@anicesubject]

This is my literal dream to be able to make. I'm brand brand new to sewing and I wouldn't dream of touching this anytime soon but I like thinking of it as a hopefully-eventually.

[@cathyclark5791]

I wasn't sure at first, but it looks so precious on you!

[@shadymccoy7]

That was coool. Wendy you have some super perseverance! I wanted to see Marla's finished dress.💜💜💜

[@alanax_]

such a lovely dress, hope you’ll get lots of wear out of it

[@Loonrana]

It’s perfect patchwork dress!!!!❤

[@Nicoya]

You can save a little time with your piecing/construction if you skip the backstitching in seams that terminate in the seam allowance of another crossing seam that will be sewn later.

[@amyberg1413]

Impressive sewing! Love that dress!!

[@angelsmith4467]

That turned out beautiful on you and Marla’s lil dress is so sweet ❤❤

[@aislinnthelion]

Oh man you cleaning your machine made me remember I need to clean mine too 😅 I love your videos! Sending love and best wishes 💕💕💕💕

[@sneakypeachaugustine]

This is increíble, luxurious and altogether stunning! You did a marvelous job Wendy! 👏👏👏