[DIY] Simple ZERO-WASTE tiered dress! Quick & easy to make :)

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    In this video I show you how to sew a simple zero-waste dress out of 1.5 yards of fabric! This dress took me less than a day to sew (about 6-12 hours). No zippers needed, just elastic!
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Komentáře • 364

  • @AirVaughan
    @AirVaughan Před 2 lety +79

    I love when you say "Just do what makes the most sense to you" As a beginner, sometimes it's hard to wrap my brain around some of the more technical stuff, but it helps build my confidence knowing you've given the thumbs up to fudge it a little. Haha! Thanks for sharing this tutorial, I'll definitely be trying this in the near future!

    • @TriBeccaDesigns
      @TriBeccaDesigns Před 2 lety +2

      I agree that a big part of learning how to sew and design is the ability to improvise🙂

  • @teckensprak
    @teckensprak Před 2 lety +243

    Definitely making this! I've been in a dark place, not sewing anything, but this made me wanna get back in the sewing room! Thank you!

    • @coolirpa
      @coolirpa  Před 2 lety +14

      Awww I’m so happy to hear that! 😭❤️

    • @TriBeccaDesigns
      @TriBeccaDesigns Před 2 lety +5

      I'm so happy that you found some good sewing inspiration❤

    • @luciatat4084
      @luciatat4084 Před 2 lety +8

      I quit coffee, it was hard!
      I took naps very often, I was constantly sleepy; finally I got a little energy and feel like sewing again,can’t wait!

    • @lokijanneck5833
      @lokijanneck5833 Před 2 lety +1

      hopefully this will help, Im definetely rooting for you❤

    • @vreyacreates1958
      @vreyacreates1958 Před 2 lety

      Related! 🥹👍🏻

  • @TYongbomb
    @TYongbomb Před 2 lety +150

    I really like this dress! I would love to see a zero-waste DIY series, I don't like it when I have fabric left but too little to make something of it.

    • @coolirpa
      @coolirpa  Před 2 lety +25

      More coming up! 😁

    • @alyssaalcantara6739
      @alyssaalcantara6739 Před 2 lety +8

      I’ve seen in previous videos that April used her extra fabric scraps for pillow filling 😊

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 Před 2 lety +7

      You can make a matching scrunchy if you have long enough hair, fabric bracelets, make a it into a quilt, bookmarks, coasters etc

    • @talithacrow7530
      @talithacrow7530 Před 2 lety +2

      If you like historical costuming you can make a bum roll or you can use fabric scraps to stuff toys and pillows

    • @dedu98
      @dedu98 Před 2 lety +1

      You can always make a towel for the kitchen with the rests or pillowcase for example. I mean with multiple fabric parts that is that you save over some time.

  • @melissabomgren4816
    @melissabomgren4816 Před 2 lety +10

    Such a cute dress a little gathering tip if you don’t mind. In the drapery world they zig zag over really thick thread I think it’s drapery thread. This allows you to gather without your thread breaking and then after you’ve sewn things in place one little snip and you can pull the thick thread out. I hope you give this a try. I don’t gather anything anymore with out using this trick 😁

  • @judychapman1868
    @judychapman1868 Před 2 lety +16

    April, I really enjoyed watching your video! I have a sewing hack for gathering…. I use kitchen string and a wide zig-zag stitch close to the edge of my fabric to be gathered. After attaching the gathered pieces to each other simply pull out the string; I find that you don’t have to be so careful not to break the thread while pulling to form a gather. Judy

  • @corape5938
    @corape5938 Před 2 lety +74

    Omg yes I love zero waste DIYs! This looks really good

  • @dcchiasson5991
    @dcchiasson5991 Před 2 lety +28

    I have been looking for something relatively easy to do since having a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction. With patterned fabrics, gathers, and the straps, this will camouflage beautifully. Plus - bonus, pockets! Thank you so much!

  • @melissak3885
    @melissak3885 Před 2 lety +24

    Could I make a small request? I can see in your videos when I pause/slow down that it looks like you always finish your seams properly, but you never actually mention it. Since you have a lot of newer sewists as viewers who might be following your tutorial, they may not even be aware that they should do that. Maybe this is a small pet peeve that only troubles me, but it seems like it would be beneficial to your followers. Otherwise, I really enjoy your videos, and I’m tempted to make this dress myself!

  • @DIYFashionRebel
    @DIYFashionRebel Před 2 lety +8

    Zero waste?! I'm just getting into upcycling and this idea has never occurred to me but it's such a great eco idea! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

  • @cat_doge
    @cat_doge Před 2 lety +5

    As someone new to sewing, I've been too overwhelmed to cut into any of the nice fabric I bought (soo expensive). First glace I would've never known this projects gathers were done with the stitching as opposed to an elastic... idk if that makes sense, but your process was so calming, and very easy to absorb and learn from. thank you soo much for simplifying AND picking such a cute design to break down so thoroughly! Also the ... sewing magnet BLEW my mind. I'm sooo terrible with sewing straight so I usually don't bother even trying projects. This was a game changer ty for mentioning it

    • @xXAshHoleXx
      @xXAshHoleXx Před 2 lety +2

      The hardest part about it is starting! ☺ I was really proud of but also embarrassed by my first sewing project. Made a big ol circle skirt out of a red sheet I found at the thrift store. It's all sorts of Frankensteined up and the hem looks atrocious! BUT, to be honest, nobody really notices! I still wear it all the time 6 years later. The thing that made me feel more confident was sewing with old sheets. That way, if I messed up, it wasn't that big of a deal because I only paid what, five bucks? 💕 Hope this helps! and remember! Practice Makes PROGRESS! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

  • @sreejachakraborty6145
    @sreejachakraborty6145 Před 2 lety +16

    Love the look! It totally doesn't look like it's constructed with just rectangles! I'm totally making this.

  • @Moonlight_Glo
    @Moonlight_Glo Před rokem +3

    I know you dont like the non-dress form method, but thanks for this. You're actually a really good teacher with drafting and I always feel motivated to sew with your vids.
    💜💜💜

  • @CatherineSews
    @CatherineSews Před 2 lety +3

    Great instructions and gorgeous finished product! I love the straps that come from the waist. That adds a lot of style.

  • @julianellie8549
    @julianellie8549 Před 2 lety +7

    This is one of my favorite designs of yours, it's lovely. Thanks for sharing the process, this one might be within my skill level! Thanks for sharing your ideas and for giving guidance on technique! Very helpful!

  • @lynniev
    @lynniev Před 2 lety +7

    The dress design and styling are giving me Maria from Sound of Music vibes. I really love how it all turned out!

  • @itsjuliaaaaaaa
    @itsjuliaaaaaaa Před 2 lety +37

    This is soooooo cute!!! I love what you did with the straps!!

    • @coolirpa
      @coolirpa  Před 2 lety +4

      Thank you! Last minute decision but it tied the whole look together!

  • @goodvolks2know372
    @goodvolks2know372 Před 2 lety +3

    Another cute idea for the "pockets" is to use the fabric and make a matching little sling purse - since you have all the ruffling going on. Very cute dress again!

  • @daalelli
    @daalelli Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for sharing these zero-waste process/patterns! It definitely opens sewing up to a beginner like myself in a super accessible way.

  • @itsjuliaaaaaaa
    @itsjuliaaaaaaa Před 2 lety +7

    Also I just ordered the denim flats with the bows, so excited!!! 😍😍😍

  • @nspindlow5046
    @nspindlow5046 Před 2 lety +7

    I just finished making a dress from this same material for my niece. I have about a yard leftover and plan on using it to create a patchwork skirt for myself.
    Love the look of those shoes!

  • @IzuAurora
    @IzuAurora Před 2 lety +21

    The shape of the dress is SO pretty ♥️ I loved this

  • @mossnfern
    @mossnfern Před 2 lety +5

    This was really inspiring and well explained. Thanks for showing your thought process. I’m not making this exact dress, but it inspired me to take a pair of pants I don’t like and turn them into a dress :)

  • @daniellew5820
    @daniellew5820 Před rokem +2

    The thought process with the notebook was incredibly helpful! I have made tiered dresses before and the math is always a struggle but I think your method will work great. Thank you!!

  • @fatimaaslam1.1
    @fatimaaslam1.1 Před 2 lety +1

    I have never sewed anything ever but they way you explained it , it seems so easy . And now i have this desire to make myself the same dress 👗 , will definitely try this out . 🖤🖤

  • @pegasusquilts
    @pegasusquilts Před 2 lety +5

    This is SO cute! It's the first set waste pattern I've seen that i actually want to wear. I love the tiers width and the shoulder pieces. I will have to buy more fabric (or find a big piece in my stash) since I am 5'8". And I don't often see 60" woven fabrics so I'll re-do the math for 45. Thanks for "showing your work", as math teachers say. That will make it relatively easy to do. I think I'm also going to try out those shoes!

  • @Lafalot54
    @Lafalot54 Před 2 lety +3

    I love this dress design! It's impressive that you made such a cool dress that is also 0 waste. I love a dress with pockets lol and the straps are very creative like that

  • @tamikkajohnson1589
    @tamikkajohnson1589 Před rokem +1

    I bought this fabric in October 2021. I love what you did with it.

  • @thehapagirl92
    @thehapagirl92 Před 2 lety +5

    I bought this fabric from Joanns a few months ago and used it to make a cute top!

  • @adoptedbythe1king
    @adoptedbythe1king Před 2 lety +2

    I was wanting to make a tiered skirt for my friend's little girl, but wasn't quite sure where to start... This definitely helped me feel more confident thank you!

  • @forgetmenot277
    @forgetmenot277 Před 2 lety +4

    Super cute!! The straps add a nice detail, I like it

  • @ameliamotz6783
    @ameliamotz6783 Před 2 lety +1

    Thos dress is so pretty! I love how flowy it is. Its perfect for summer.

  • @TaylorPariseau
    @TaylorPariseau Před 2 lety +13

    Thank you for the inspiration ☺️ always making it look easy to help me get out of my head and just do it!

    • @coolirpa
      @coolirpa  Před 2 lety

      Aww you’re so welcome!

    • @anadavis5124
      @anadavis5124 Před 2 lety +1

      Hi your right about it looks easy. I have a new sewing machine. Made a few masks and that was it. I want to try to sew other things and this looks pretty easy. Thank you.

  • @barbarazuazua3927
    @barbarazuazua3927 Před 2 lety

    I love your style! This is a great use of fabric. I'm totally trying it out. The shoes are really cool too! I love that they're recycled plastic. Great video!

  • @CosmicLeoSpirit
    @CosmicLeoSpirit Před rokem

    Fabulous tutorial and stunning dress! Thank you for making these sewing projects so beginner friendly!

  • @Joyous_AK
    @Joyous_AK Před 2 lety +1

    This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing, my mom would love this dress, I can't wait to make one for her. 😘❤️

  • @kalindeye
    @kalindeye Před 2 lety +1

    So cute! I've been sewing a lot lately and find your videos very helpful :) thanks for sharing!!

  • @MLLL1234
    @MLLL1234 Před 2 lety +2

    Dress is so cute! Love the olive shoe too!

  • @Whitney_Sews
    @Whitney_Sews Před 2 lety +9

    Very cute! Do the straps feel awkward or slip around when you're wearing it?

  • @sonjawade6799
    @sonjawade6799 Před rokem

    Love your tutorials. I’m definitely making this for my holidays ❤

  • @rironn2020
    @rironn2020 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your recommendation of VIVAIA shoes, look so soft

  • @katerinorellana6408
    @katerinorellana6408 Před 2 lety +1

    Just started making my own clothes this makes so much sense and it makes me think I can really do it

  • @veronicajackson1674
    @veronicajackson1674 Před rokem

    I love how they reused plastic bottles into shoes... fantastic.. love the second pair ... great video always ❤

  • @tangledfreak
    @tangledfreak Před 2 lety +2

    Love this dress! The print is adorable and perfect for spring. I wish I could use my surger machine like you! I cannot for the life of me figure out how to thread it...

  • @RoeRoe123
    @RoeRoe123 Před 2 lety

    This dress is adorable and you're adorable in it. What a wonderful design.

  • @mandypantsoriginal
    @mandypantsoriginal Před 2 lety

    At first I was unsure. Now that it’s done it is possibly one of my favorite things you have made.

  • @jazsminearmstrong3521
    @jazsminearmstrong3521 Před 2 lety +1

    Def going to make several of these for summer brunches!

  • @ABC-tt7qe
    @ABC-tt7qe Před 2 lety

    Woah!! That is so cute, I’m gonna give this tutorial a try today. So excited!

  • @yvonnebuckley1740
    @yvonnebuckley1740 Před 2 lety +2

    Turned out lovely!! Amazing just 1.5 yards...Well done!!!

  • @evilbunnyzombie
    @evilbunnyzombie Před rokem

    This is so beautiful and timeless.

  • @paulinegee4083
    @paulinegee4083 Před 2 lety

    You are amazing what you made from a limited piece of fabric was gorgeous.

  • @heartslessons6243
    @heartslessons6243 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. I needed straps on my skirt to turn it into a dress, I like the way you put the straps on your dress. I also like the dress you made. 🙂♥️

  • @evn1736
    @evn1736 Před rokem +1

    I just finished this dress! It was such a fun project, and pretty easy to make. Thanks for the clear instructions :D

  • @helen4997
    @helen4997 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful jb and well explained! thank you for sharing. Very inspirational!

  • @RenateWaas
    @RenateWaas Před rokem

    wow that dress is so beautiful - perfect

  • @arvettadelashmit9337
    @arvettadelashmit9337 Před 2 lety +2

    That dress looks good on you. The shoes are also good looking.

  • @leewhite8355
    @leewhite8355 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video ,Instructions are so clear ,I’ll be making it 🙏

  • @sweettoothmarie7304
    @sweettoothmarie7304 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow...this turned out so beautiful. It's so cool to be able to make your own clothes

  • @Sherirose1
    @Sherirose1 Před rokem

    Wow wow. I'm going to try this. How easy and beautiful. Well done.

  • @missj1350
    @missj1350 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Coolipra I just want to say thankyou & your so awesome for bringing us another beautiful dress & zero waste to
    We (your subcribers) just Love you to bits & are so excited when we see a new video notification from you!

    • @coolirpa
      @coolirpa  Před 2 lety

      Aww thank you for the appreciation! It means a lot 🥰

  • @gaoie530
    @gaoie530 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous April! Well done!

  • @LuckyLifeguard
    @LuckyLifeguard Před 2 lety +1

    this is so heckin cute!! and what a great idea

  • @griseldaalarcon703
    @griseldaalarcon703 Před 2 lety +2

    Sooo beautiful, as all your projects ♥️

  • @ericareid6929
    @ericareid6929 Před 2 lety +3

    I love the idea of zero waste.

  • @ericagailvelasco2392
    @ericagailvelasco2392 Před 2 lety

    Omg this really looks beautiful 😍 definitely make one, thanks for sharing 🥰

  • @nessazee
    @nessazee Před 2 lety +2

    You look ready for a trip to Tuscany in that dress! ❤️

  • @mdelgado1001
    @mdelgado1001 Před rokem

    Thank you for the ideas. Especially like Zero Waste.

  • @AlexandraKormos
    @AlexandraKormos Před 2 lety

    So beautiful, love, love, love this Dress! Good job and thx for sharing! 🥰😘

  • @hunterj458
    @hunterj458 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this dress.

  • @fryambuter3966
    @fryambuter3966 Před 2 lety

    Love this silhouette. Excited to see zero waste become more accessible

  • @TriBeccaDesigns
    @TriBeccaDesigns Před 2 lety

    Super cute dress.😍 I really like how you attached the straps at the waist.

  • @rhythmictiger
    @rhythmictiger Před 2 lety

    Thank you Coolirpa!

  • @joyfullyjustine
    @joyfullyjustine Před 2 lety

    I'm always inspired by your videos! ❤

  • @penneyburgess5431
    @penneyburgess5431 Před 2 lety

    I love tiered dresses. Thank you!

  • @theoriginalmilji
    @theoriginalmilji Před 11 měsíci

    This is a great idea and it turned out beautiful!!

  • @lucilledaub5991
    @lucilledaub5991 Před rokem +1

    Very pretty tierd dress.

  • @christinahenry373
    @christinahenry373 Před 2 lety

    This is super easy and pretty, thanks for sharing 🥰

  • @lilian2164
    @lilian2164 Před 2 lety

    How nice and easily done.

  • @LizTiddington
    @LizTiddington Před 2 lety

    I NEED to make this, exactly my style and I'm now living near a great (although not cheap!) fabric shop :D

  • @colettemitchell3412
    @colettemitchell3412 Před 2 lety

    Love this dress very cute and classic.

  • @allizbest
    @allizbest Před 2 lety +1

    That is such a cute dress design! I dont feel intimidated at all by it i might actually make this one :D
    I think i will cut the bodice into 2 pieces, gather the front and keep the back more fitted, i noticed yours puffs out a bit in the back and i already know id get annoyed by that! I really really love the sleeves/straps

  • @karynbray1004
    @karynbray1004 Před 2 lety

    I'm impressed with how little fabric you used to make that dress.

  • @anitavisram8346
    @anitavisram8346 Před 2 lety

    I love this dress design. Can't thank you enough. It can be made for any size. Gonna subscribe an hit the bell.

  • @belindafuentes707
    @belindafuentes707 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @rykard7374
    @rykard7374 Před 2 lety

    Its So good to re use!

  • @Adziktworzy
    @Adziktworzy Před 2 lety

    Fantastic dress & such great idea to use rests of fabrics ❤I need to try this! 😀

  • @debrakaminsky7837
    @debrakaminsky7837 Před 2 lety

    I love your dress 😍. You are a good teacher.

  • @julithewizards1358
    @julithewizards1358 Před 2 lety

    I love this dress. It suits you very well. 💖

  • @stinasandklint9174
    @stinasandklint9174 Před 2 lety

    Really beautiful dress 😍

  • @ninazaverl4600
    @ninazaverl4600 Před rokem

    Very nice, simple and pretty 🥰

  • @ellenlittle6551
    @ellenlittle6551 Před 2 lety

    I love this!

  • @wictorialjung
    @wictorialjung Před 2 lety

    So cute style!

  • @harshpearl
    @harshpearl Před 2 lety

    This is nice 😊 I'll try to make this dress for summer 🥰

  • @Nametag_101
    @Nametag_101 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful! I would reccomend sewing the gathered layers together from the bottom, to make it easier for yourself

    • @coolirpa
      @coolirpa  Před 2 lety

      I always forget that! Thanks for the reminder ❤️

  • @sarahdabrowski1410
    @sarahdabrowski1410 Před 2 lety

    Love this!

  • @vickipatridge5094
    @vickipatridge5094 Před 10 měsíci

    Dress is so pretty.

  • @eliamorgan5532
    @eliamorgan5532 Před 2 lety

    Great job👏🏽

  • @estherhuaupe_starciousArt08

    Beautiful! 😍 and simple. 👍🏼

  • @GaliadelaRosa
    @GaliadelaRosa Před 2 lety

    This is really cute, i am going to try it!

  • @exequielcortes2806
    @exequielcortes2806 Před 2 lety

    Lovely and beautiful 🤩

  • @Mandavee
    @Mandavee Před 2 lety +1

    Ive been doing a lot of 0 waste dresses and skirts for a larp I play. The theory behind it is that in the post apoc, there isnt a lot of fabric to go around, so you wanna use up every last piece, but also make it functional and even when there are zombies at the door, you deserve to feel cute.