I feel like this style is such a specific look that the kinda people who'd want to wear it are people who would rather be more thrifty and make it themselves than spending that much! It turned out super cute and making your own you can personalize it to your own colour preference
And real thrifty people would definitely re-use and match up different materials...and would not try to match the Gucci colors and could create a truly unique ruffle skirt... Been in my plans for a long time... I was going to attach the ruffles to each other but I actually like the idea of having a petticoat layer.
I can assure you, Melanie, this sort of dress I would never wear in public, especially with those fabrics. It's extremely patchwork-esque and something you'd make for a doll, not a $4000+ skirt. It'd be a completely different story if it was in more consistent colour scheme with matching ruffles with lace trim on each layer, that's the kind of dress I'd rather dance in compared to this thrift-esque style
When I first saw the picture of the original Gucci skirt I thought it was so ugly and over the top, but seeing it in movement completely changed my mind. It's actually very beautiful, elegant, fun, and eye catching. It makes a statement without being tacky. Again good job on the amazing work, and this time I really have to lift my hat off to the designer of this skirt. What a bold and ingenious design
Definitely, I think that she also styled it much better than what was shown on the model (I mean, they paired a busy floral skirt with a busy floral top... that's way too much for my eyes to handle at once). It looks so cool!
She brings it to life , a real person that wears it with pride .. Not a fake , robot that only wears it for money and doesn't appreciated. Just saying 😁
I totally made a dress like this YEARS ago for a college course, all with old clothes, second hand sheets, and curtains! I didn't have a zipper foot for my machine so I hot glued the zipper in lol
Jen JFH_cosplay oooh yes! Maybe it could be a new series on the channel! Subscribers could nominate a challenge for April to try each month or something 😱 that would be so cool.
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The weight of the tiers stretched your fabric a lot, making it not align when you tried to sew the back together. Your tip to use a heavier lining fabric was spot-on. I have been drooling over this skirt style for a few weeks, thinking I could cut up some vintage sheets, but not sure how to do the underlayer/lining. Thanks for demystifying that part. When I am able to go thrifting again, this is going to be one of my sewing projects. That's for showing all the steps and tips. Love it!
The Gucci blends more. The colors are more muted and from the same palette, especially the second layer and the blue one. And it lies flatter. But I really like the fun pops of color on April’s version. It goes with the style of the skirt. I rewound and watched the modeling part at the end three times. It’s just so fun! And she looks just beautiful in it - as usual.
You could possibly achieve a more muted look by dying the completed skirt in a diluted brown dye bath. Or you could make your skirt from vintage/heavily used fabric. I have some faded bedsheets that are quite muted.........
i like this version better, it's very fun, i like the contrast between the patterns and colors that meanwhile still keep the vintage vibe, it feels more like a patchwork style which i really like, i only prefer the way the gucci skirt's layers lay down, but that could be achieved by using lighter fabric
The fabric is totally different on the original. It looks like a poplin and not broadcloth and I am guessing is a rayon cotton blend not 100% cotton, hence the differnt hand am drape. But it is difficult to assertain on my tiny 10.5 “ screen
@barbara correa i can’t afford them but that has nothing to do with why i don’t like them, they’re just not my taste. it has nothing to do with money, i don’t believe clothing is fashionable just because of the price, i believe clothing is fashionable when it looks good. i will admit that there are probably other wearable gucci products, but none of them would fit in my wardrobe by any means, while this skirt is very similar to all the other skirts i own
That's actually much better idea, i was thinking something like being the same color but your idea is much better & will be even better than the original one.
@@babamoeensam7.1.14 Thank you! Tbh I'm not a fan of prints. So when I saw this skirt my brain immediately thought how pretty this would look in an ombre of one solid color✨
April I would like to tell you, I've watched your channel for years now, learning from you as you grow your skills and channel as well. You are younger than me, but years and years beyond my skill level. I don't think I'll ever be on your level and that's ok. I just wanted to thank you for teaching me so many useful things about sewing over the years. You have helped me improve a skill I believe everyone should have, basic sewing is something everyone use to be able to do. So in my long winded way, Thank You.
I just finished this skirt's ruffles and it is just huge and heavy. (I should weigh it) But so beautiful. I saw this silhouette used as an actual petticoat recently for an 1850's look … was beautiful also in all whites.
I liked your recreation of the skirt more than their original design! Also, totally make a ruched dress for myself from your last video and it came out beautiful. Thank you so much for making these!
I love this and hate it at the same time, which usually means that I will be head over heels for it the more I see it. I will be doing this. I see a fall version, as well
GrumpyBunBun it sucks. And the ironic thing is that people with money would try to barter down those designers to $20 just so they can save money to spend at Tiffany’s.
it's literally incomprehensible to me that this skirt is sold for over a year's worth of what I pay for rent. Literally cannot process such a price for an item of clothing. nothing short of criminal to charge that for 6 pieces of cotton.
I am a girl from the 80's and we would have loved this scert. It would have been right in fashion . Now that the fashion has returned to that style I am loving it. You are such a professional , and it's great you are not afraid to share your mistakes. Beautiful Work!!!
as child of the 60's, this skirt is a perfect representation of the style of the 60's and early 70's, (which was a throw back to the 30's & 40's, and probably even further back) before Disco came along to sequin-sparkle the world...there's nothing new under the sun, or in fashion. "Everything Old Is New Again"...
When we did gathering at school we was taught to divide the stitch into smaller parts, incase the thread brakes it won't affect the whole piece 😊 Haha, sorry it's hard for me to describe because English is my second language. Beautiful skirt April 😊 I have been sooo into this style of skirts and dresses lately, but they are so expensive.
My teacher here in the U.S. A. Taught me to do the same thing. Less chance of the threads breaking. Back 8n the late 70s or early 80s. When prairie skirt were popular.
I’m into the silhouette but not so much into the specific fabrics. I’m imagining how avant-garde hairs it would look with some choice geometric prints or high contrast solids though.
@@styledbygabi I would think with vintage looking floral prints like...tea roses and the color and florals you see on old school bed sheet sets to be similar since there is a common theme you know how some bedsheets have stripes and florals and smaller print that are similar but still somewhat different. I think that would work great for this. Same color scheme and similar florals but different enough for each tier. I think the bottom works well with the top but that's because the tones are similar. I don't know if I would wear them separately. I def am going to try this pattern out but I think I'll be more patient and wait to come across the right fabric.
It's funny how fashions go full circle, this was a fashion skirt when I was a kid ,long like this in the 70s and short teared ones once the 80s hit lololol yes I'm old lol
I'm with you! I wore skirts very much like this in the 70s (I graduated high school in '74). I almost always wore the maxi skirts (or jeans & thermal shirt w/flannel over top). I love the 70's style!!
I remember those! I had a three-tiered one in 6th grade (which was the 1971-72 school year), each tier the same pattern in different primary colors, when we studied square dancing. I grew up to be a minimalist, but I do love pastel floral skirts.
This skirt is so stylish and fun! I loved the red carpet look you did a couple of weeks ago. An awards show gown like that would be cool. I think it's also neat that you give advice based on the errors you run upon.
What a great straight forward tutorial! If anyone out there is feeling like their tier fabrics don't quite coordinate or too bright a simple tea/coffee bath would give all the fabrics a more vintage look. Remember to test on scraps first!
Hey April! i work in the hospital and we're constantly low on PPE due to the covid. i was wondering if you could make a tutorial on how to make diy Surgical Caps (scrub cap)! thank you !!! love your channel
This reminds me of the pioneer dress and bonnet my mom made me for the big Bicentennial parade July 4, 1976. I wore the snot out of it because it was so soft and cozy like an old handmade quilt or something. Now I want to test my skills and try to make this beautiful skirt!
A different way of doing this would've been to use one of the fabrics as the main fabric, which would take the place of the white fabric, then stitch all the other fabrics on top of that main fabric. I've work this type of skirt as a child in the '70s. Back then it was called a sister skirt and depending on how many tiers you had, the name of the skirt was created; eg 3 tier skirt would be called a "3 sister skirt." Still your version looks more time consuming, it is still cute. Thank you for sharing this with us!!
I applaud you for trying to replicate the Gucci skirt. In studying the picture of the Gucci skirt, each tier looks like it was cut out from a full circle, not a quarter circle (very large workspace required) then gathered. This creates softer fluting on the gathers. The fabric choice appears to be something like lawn but I would have to see it up close to tell, but at any rate, you have a very unique skirt.
Amazing! You’re such a talent. I can hardly thread a needle. Having a physical problem (colostomy bag) that needs a lot of thought when buying clothes, it would be immensely helpful if I could sew and make my dresses exactly how I needed them to be. Edit: Maybe the quarantine would be the right time to pick up some sewing skills...🤔
So help me understand something...was the fabric grown in a special yard for years? Did it go through a chrysalis stage? Because ain't NO WAY that skirt should have cost the price of a Craigslist "OBO Car"!!!!! You gotta be kidding! Gucci know they got that material from Walmart ..stop playin! ALSO GREAT JOB APRIL, I LOVE YOUR VERSION!!!
Honestly despite having some machine competence I prefer the historical method for gathering. It's easier for me in a way I can't really describe. There's a lot to learn from doing stuff by hand. I'm not saying "modern methods bad" at ALL (sergers ♡) just that so many methods are available today a person can find what works for them.
@@TheVelvetKitten I mean, if you start and immidately hate it we have machines. Just a personal preference for me. Might also be relevant that I learned to sew *very* young by hand so it's more familiar.
I think the Gucci skirt is comprised of a floor length rectangle underskirt and all the layers are stitched onto it with the top tier is gathered with the waist of the underskirt then inserting the waistband for a cleaner look and the ruffles are all aligned since its all straight lines. Im working on a layered ruffle skirt to go with an 1860s blouse and it seems to work just the same way. Good job on your skirt! It looks incredible
I'm so impressed with my version. Note: this is my first time making an apparel. I did make a few mistakes. Nothing I couldnt hide or fix. Gorgeous, and just my style!
I think this has to be one of my favorite creations you’ve done!! And I feel like it came out better than Gucci’s, especially bc of the price difference :) I wish I had your talent!
April be sure to remind everyone to preshrink by washing any cotton and natural fabrics. Beautiful and a lot of work so you would not want it to be too small after washing it!
It's super easy; make sure the selvage of the fabric faces you and cut about couple inches into the fabric and then just tear the rest. This method works only for cotton and for other fabrics you tug the sides around the cut a bit and then pull the thread in the fabric to make a clean cutting line in the fabric. My friend told me that years ago and she learned it from someone who works in fabric shop. Just make sure the selvage of the fabric faces you, it won't work if it doesn't face you.
Anna Joy it also works better with natural fiber fabrics like cotton and muslins, synthetic fabrics won’t tear as cleanly (I’ve made that mistake before!)
@@Betsyschugar I've never tried it with muslin, but that's a good point. It'd already been mentioned to use cotton for best results, so I was just adding to the answer.
Thanks to your channel I learned how to sew my own clothing and got creative. I wore my own gown to a ball a couple of weeks ago. Thanks so much for sharing with us. :)
Very cute. This is a throw back to the 1970's. I made a skirt like that when I was a teenager. I remember trying to find prints that would look good together.
Love the skirt, much better than I thought it could’ve possibly looked....but the second layer bothers me 😂 (I know it’s there because it’s a replica from the Gucci one but still)
Best tip for gathers, zig zag stitch floss in-between the zig zig stitch. Gather fabric holding the floss, not threads. Stay stitch the gathers and press flat. So much easier to attach! 😉
@@honeymelon_b if it were a cute previous eras clothes it's ok, but this looks like you found your Granny's stash of bedruffles and wrapped all of them around you, and if you like it, you have bad taste, just because Gucci says it's ok, doesn't make it ok
emily mulcahy that’s literally your opinion. All OP had to say was “nice job!” Instead of following it with something backhanded. Lots of people in the comments think it’s cute including myself and April . If you don’t, that’s fine, but there’s no reason to follow up a compliment with something childish and negative.
April next time you need to do a really long gather like this zig zag over yarn it makes it a whole lot less stressful ! Your skirt is beautiful to btw 💜💙💚
This is actually so cute. Just looking at the fabric(esp the thumbnail) I wasn’t so sure but the way u styled it was omg, spot on! super cute and elegant!!
so pretty! I really love your fabric selection. Even though it is relatively easy to make, I don't think I would want to invest the insane time to do the hemming! Kudos to you, April!
When my daughter was young I made all her clothes. One dress I made her had over 10 feet of ruffles. The dress was a size three child so that is a lot ruffles. I didn't do the two rows of basting stitches to make the gathers as I was too afraid of the thread breaking. I took a spool of household twine, the smooth white kind, and then held it in place and zig zagged over it careful to not stitch the twine. This proved to be my best choice when tackling such large amounts of ruffles as you then the stress on your thread is not as strong.
I love it!!! My mother was a seamstress on the side. She always made my special event dresses. This skirt reminds me of a dress I had one year when I was 9 or 10 ish. It was only two fabric patterns but I chose a yellow and a purple that coordinated. It had rouching(sp) across the bodice, little puff/capped sleeves and 3 ruffle layers! Was super cute! I thought so anyway. My sister, in her mean teen phase at the time, did not lol!
This is so cute! It looks like something from "Little House on the Prairie" or "Holly Hobby". I was obsessed when I was younger. I wanted to be just like Laura Ingles
Hi April🤗 just a little tip from someone who is taking education in sewing;) sew the zipper longer down and use a hemp on top to give it a professional finish😁 other than that the skirt looks very nice! Love you channel! Keep up your good work😍
The hours you spent looking for the fabric was worth it! You made a wonderful skirt that looks better than the Gucci skirt! Great job!!! And congratulations on taking on that challenge! Thank you for sharing the lessons you learned while making this skirt!
YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB!!.....im thinking 24 to 30 hours of time...you are right, not a cheap skirt! but it looks fab on you!! Phenomenal Woman ! Thank You for the recreation.
I think this is the perfect fabric to use sheets from the thrift store for! Plenty of colors and patterns, and easy to get enough for the layers, I'd say. Though have you thought about trying doll clothes? Could be an interesting way to use bits of fabric not big enough for normal use!
I love this tiered gathered skirt design. I first fell in love when I got a skirt from Uniqlo on sale for one 4$! Of course it wasn’t as gathered but it was essentially the same style. Recently I made a gathered two layer knee length skirt and I love it. I definitely agree it’s more difficult than it seems bc of all the fabric. It took three days! Eventually I think I’ll get a rolling hem foot. Also, The weight from all the fabric made the waist stretch and I had to add a tighter elastic for the waist instead of the original shirred waist. I’ll definitely be hitting up the thrift stores after quarantine for pretty fabric. And I’ll use tips from this video and a similar video by BlueprintDIY to make a future skirt. Excited to be drowning in fabric. Lol this is a long comment.
I feel like this style is such a specific look that the kinda people who'd want to wear it are people who would rather be more thrifty and make it themselves than spending that much! It turned out super cute and making your own you can personalize it to your own colour preference
That's a great point!
No. You don't. You feel happy. You feel like dancing. You feel like a nut. You Think this style...and I agree.
@@melanieclark7949 lol okay bud.
And real thrifty people would definitely re-use and match up different materials...and would not try to match the Gucci colors and could create a truly unique ruffle skirt... Been in my plans for a long time... I was going to attach the ruffles to each other but I actually like the idea of having a petticoat layer.
I can assure you, Melanie, this sort of dress I would never wear in public, especially with those fabrics. It's extremely patchwork-esque and something you'd make for a doll, not a $4000+ skirt. It'd be a completely different story if it was in more consistent colour scheme with matching ruffles with lace trim on each layer, that's the kind of dress I'd rather dance in compared to this thrift-esque style
When I first saw the picture of the original Gucci skirt I thought it was so ugly and over the top, but seeing it in movement completely changed my mind. It's actually very beautiful, elegant, fun, and eye catching. It makes a statement without being tacky.
Again good job on the amazing work, and this time I really have to lift my hat off to the designer of this skirt. What a bold and ingenious design
Definitely, I think that she also styled it much better than what was shown on the model (I mean, they paired a busy floral skirt with a busy floral top... that's way too much for my eyes to handle at once). It looks so cool!
@@karin818181 It's true! When I saw her walking in her outfit I went like "woaaaah". Definitely should give her credit for the styling
I’m glad you like the design, but this is not new or “ingenious.” I think coolirpa did a great job sewing and styling it!
She brings it to life , a real person that wears it with pride .. Not a fake , robot that only wears it for money and doesn't appreciated. Just saying 😁
IKR! I love it so much and I am planning on sewing it myself. I personally hate Gucci so this is really weird for me...
I totally made a dress like this YEARS ago for a college course, all with old clothes, second hand sheets, and curtains! I didn't have a zipper foot for my machine so I hot glued the zipper in lol
Hot glue? Lol!
@@a_noelle8595 yes! hahahah it's held up well and I got a good grade on it lol
That's to funny 😂
secondhand sheets is actually a good idea for this! I love this style.
desperate times lol
I'm not a huge fan of peasant skirts, but I think this turned out cute!
Maybe for a summer picnic nice tank top cute sandals. Or a summer outdoor dinner/ bbq party !
Aww !
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I would love to see your attempt at a Project Runway challenge!
Jen JFH_cosplay oooh yes! Maybe it could be a new series on the channel! Subscribers could nominate a challenge for April to try each month or something 😱 that would be so cool.
yes, that's a great idea!
Yes yes yes
Yes! I wanted to do one where I go to a corner store and I can only use what they have. Of course now I’d feel guilty wasting coffee filters, etc
this dress can easily to stay at the bottom
When you had a bunch of baby bed sheets, contemplated sewing them into a country skirt for a while
Never imagined it would be a GUCCI move
Go for it atleast it will be cheaper and cuter
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@@tinajsews2835 why did you feel the need to say that?
The weight of the tiers stretched your fabric a lot, making it not align when you tried to sew the back together. Your tip to use a heavier lining fabric was spot-on. I have been drooling over this skirt style for a few weeks, thinking I could cut up some vintage sheets, but not sure how to do the underlayer/lining. Thanks for demystifying that part. When I am able to go thrifting again, this is going to be one of my sewing projects. That's for showing all the steps and tips. Love it!
I would try muslin myself.
@@SouthernArtist77 Thank you.
The Gucci blends more. The colors are more muted and from the same palette, especially the second layer and the blue one. And it lies flatter. But I really like the fun pops of color on April’s version. It goes with the style of the skirt. I rewound and watched the modeling part at the end three times. It’s just so fun! And she looks just beautiful in it - as usual.
You could possibly achieve a more muted look by dying the completed skirt in a diluted brown dye bath. Or you could make your skirt from vintage/heavily used fabric. I have some faded bedsheets that are quite muted.........
i like this version better, it's very fun, i like the contrast between the patterns and colors that meanwhile still keep the vintage vibe, it feels more like a patchwork style which i really like, i only prefer the way the gucci skirt's layers lay down, but that could be achieved by using lighter fabric
The fabric is totally different on the original. It looks like a poplin and not broadcloth and I am guessing is a rayon cotton blend not 100% cotton, hence the differnt hand am drape. But it is difficult to assertain on my tiny 10.5 “ screen
Probably could have done 2.5x gathering. But I personally love the 3x :3
this is the first gucci product i’ve ever seen that’s actually cute/wearable and i really want to make something similar
@barbara correa i can’t afford them but that has nothing to do with why i don’t like them, they’re just not my taste. it has nothing to do with money, i don’t believe clothing is fashionable just because of the price, i believe clothing is fashionable when it looks good. i will admit that there are probably other wearable gucci products, but none of them would fit in my wardrobe by any means, while this skirt is very similar to all the other skirts i own
When I can, I'll start trolling thrift stores looking at sheets and tablecloths!
me too for dtresses
I was thinking the fabric reminded me of bed sheets.
Perfect idea!
Imagine this skirt with Solid colours that fades from lightest to darkest instead of the prints 😍
Yes, brilliant idea!
That's actually much better idea, i was thinking something like being the same color but your idea is much better & will be even better than the original one.
Personally I like the idea of using your idea with the appropriate shades of denim
@@sunshinesmiles5386 Denim would look so cool! ✨😄
@@babamoeensam7.1.14 Thank you! Tbh I'm not a fan of prints. So when I saw this skirt my brain immediately thought how pretty this would look in an ombre of one solid color✨
I like your choice of fabric much better, the colors aren’t so muted and dull. 💕
I thought the Gucci onelooked washed out& vintage yours had better fabric contrast.
April I would like to tell you, I've watched your channel for years now, learning from you as you grow your skills and channel as well. You are younger than me, but years and years beyond my skill level. I don't think I'll ever be on your level and that's ok. I just wanted to thank you for teaching me so many useful things about sewing over the years. You have helped me improve a skill I believe everyone should have, basic sewing is something everyone use to be able to do. So in my long winded way, Thank You.
I'm amazed at the amount of volume you achieved with no petticoat. It reminds me of a Gunne Sax dress but...more modern. SO CUTE!
remember back in the 80's when Gunne Sax was the hottest thing around?
I just finished this skirt's ruffles and it is just huge and heavy. (I should weigh it) But so beautiful. I saw this silhouette used as an actual petticoat recently for an 1850's look … was beautiful also in all whites.
I liked your recreation of the skirt more than their original design! Also, totally make a ruched dress for myself from your last video and it came out beautiful. Thank you so much for making these!
I think so, as well!
I love this and hate it at the same time, which usually means that I will be head over heels for it the more I see it. I will be doing this. I see a fall version, as well
This has to be one of the prettiest skirts ever (and...why oh why would it be $4.5K? Oh. yeah. Gucci...I'd rather have Coolirpa).
Slap a brand on it and people with the means to buy it think it’s worth it.
@@StandAsYouAre Yep.
@@StandAsYouAre Meanwhile, artists who pour their heart and soul into their work get denigrated for charging their homemade prom dress at 25 bucks.
GrumpyBunBun it sucks.
And the ironic thing is that people with money would try to barter down those designers to $20 just so they can save money to spend at Tiffany’s.
it's literally incomprehensible to me that this skirt is sold for over a year's worth of what I pay for rent. Literally cannot process such a price for an item of clothing. nothing short of criminal to charge that for 6 pieces of cotton.
April, I would never pay 4, 500$, for a piece of clothing. Your version is from far the most beautiful! 💚💛💜❤💙
I am a girl from the 80's and we would have loved this scert. It would have been right in fashion . Now that the fashion has returned to that style I am loving it. You are such a professional , and it's great you are not afraid to share your mistakes. Beautiful Work!!!
as child of the 60's, this skirt is a perfect representation of the style of the 60's and early 70's, (which was a throw back to the 30's & 40's, and probably even further back) before Disco came along to sequin-sparkle the world...there's nothing new under the sun, or in fashion. "Everything Old Is New Again"...
When we did gathering at school we was taught to divide the stitch into smaller parts, incase the thread brakes it won't affect the whole piece 😊 Haha, sorry it's hard for me to describe because English is my second language. Beautiful skirt April 😊 I have been sooo into this style of skirts and dresses lately, but they are so expensive.
CoveredInCake gathering in sections does sound a lot easier. I will have to try that sometime. Thanks for sharing!
@@gabriellerussell8484 you're welcome 😊
great tip!
My teacher here in the U.S. A. Taught me to do the same thing. Less chance of the threads breaking. Back 8n the late 70s or early 80s. When prairie skirt were popular.
Yes I did that for my dancing skirt.
This actually feels like a Victorian petticoat, there's so many ruffles! Love how it turned out
Yours looks better in my humble opinion!!! And cheaper is always better!!
I’m into the silhouette but not so much into the specific fabrics. I’m imagining how avant-garde hairs it would look with some choice geometric prints or high contrast solids though.
aeondolphin I feel like it needs to be done right w the right colors and shades to use solid colors otherwise it would look cheap, you feel me.
@@styledbygabi I would think with vintage looking floral prints like...tea roses and the color and florals you see on old school bed sheet sets to be similar since there is a common theme you know how some bedsheets have stripes and florals and smaller print that are similar but still somewhat different. I think that would work great for this. Same color scheme and similar florals but different enough for each tier. I think the bottom works well with the top but that's because the tones are similar. I don't know if I would wear them separately. I def am going to try this pattern out but I think I'll be more patient and wait to come across the right fabric.
This looks pretty. I also think it would look so good with a dark teal ombre effect.
It's funny how fashions go full circle, this was a fashion skirt when I was a kid ,long like this in the 70s and short teared ones once the 80s hit lololol yes I'm old lol
I'm with you! I wore skirts very much like this in the 70s (I graduated high school in '74). I almost always wore the maxi skirts (or jeans & thermal shirt w/flannel over top). I love the 70's style!!
I remember those! I had a three-tiered one in 6th grade (which was the 1971-72 school year), each tier the same pattern in different primary colors, when we studied square dancing. I grew up to be a minimalist, but I do love pastel floral skirts.
This skirt is so stylish and fun! I loved the red carpet look you did a couple of weeks ago. An awards show gown like that would be cool. I think it's also neat that you give advice based on the errors you run upon.
So cool you don’t have to go shopping for clothes. You just browse, find something you like, and re-create it at home 😍
What a great straight forward tutorial! If anyone out there is feeling like their tier fabrics don't quite coordinate or too bright a simple tea/coffee bath would give all the fabrics a more vintage look. Remember to test on scraps first!
That's genius. Thanks for the idea!!
These fabric patterns remind me of the ones my mom used making dresses for me back in the late 70's and early 80's. I love them!
April, you outdid yourself. This is phenomenal! 👏
This was so satisfying to watch!!! Thanks for sharing.
One of my mom’s coworkers had me make her an apron that looked like this a few years ago. Ruffles are honestly just my worst nightmare.
this is exactly why i love sewing. i'm always taking inspiration from other brands that are overpriced and i make my own version. love it
Hey April! i work in the hospital and we're constantly low on PPE due to the covid. i was wondering if you could make a tutorial on how to make diy Surgical Caps (scrub cap)! thank you !!! love your channel
This reminds me of the pioneer dress and bonnet my mom made me for the big Bicentennial parade July 4, 1976. I wore the snot out of it because it was so soft and cozy like an old handmade quilt or something. Now I want to test my skills and try to make this beautiful skirt!
A different way of doing this would've been to use one of the fabrics as the main fabric, which would take the place of the white fabric, then stitch all the other fabrics on top of that main fabric. I've work this type of skirt as a child in the '70s. Back then it was called a sister skirt and depending on how many tiers you had, the name of the skirt was created; eg 3 tier skirt would be called a "3 sister skirt." Still your version looks more time consuming, it is still cute. Thank you for sharing this with us!!
I applaud you for trying to replicate the Gucci skirt. In studying the picture of the Gucci skirt, each tier looks like it was cut out from a full circle, not a quarter circle (very large workspace required) then gathered. This creates softer fluting on the gathers. The fabric choice appears to be something like lawn but I would have to see it up close to tell, but at any rate, you have a very unique skirt.
Amazing! You’re such a talent. I can hardly thread a needle. Having a physical problem (colostomy bag) that needs a lot of thought when buying clothes, it would be immensely helpful if I could sew and make my dresses exactly how I needed them to be.
Edit: Maybe the quarantine would be the right time to pick up some sewing skills...🤔
I love how your videos got more and more advanced (like the lightning, audio and filming) during your time on CZcams!
So help me understand something...was the fabric grown in a special yard for years? Did it go through a chrysalis stage? Because ain't NO WAY that skirt should have cost the price of a Craigslist "OBO Car"!!!!! You gotta be kidding! Gucci know they got that material from Walmart ..stop playin!
ALSO GREAT JOB APRIL, I LOVE YOUR VERSION!!!
I know Gucci is known as "fashion" but honestly, your skirt is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! So much better!!!!!
I will admit that the Gucci skirt isn't as lovely looking as yours. Brilliant job and thank you for sharing it with us all 😉
I JUMPED to the comments when you ripped the fabric for the tiers bc GWORL-how ?!? That was so cool 😩
After finding my way to the historical sewing community, gathering with a boasting stitch by hand gathers so much better than on a machine.
agree !
Have you tried the dental floss zig zag method? It was life hanging for me.
Honestly despite having some machine competence I prefer the historical method for gathering. It's easier for me in a way I can't really describe.
There's a lot to learn from doing stuff by hand. I'm not saying "modern methods bad" at ALL (sergers ♡) just that so many methods are available today a person can find what works for them.
Hmmm I'm making this today. I will see if doing it by hand is any better. Hard to imagine that it would be, but I'm open to the idea! TY!
@@TheVelvetKitten I mean, if you start and immidately hate it we have machines. Just a personal preference for me. Might also be relevant that I learned to sew *very* young by hand so it's more familiar.
I think the Gucci skirt is comprised of a floor length rectangle underskirt and all the layers are stitched onto it with the top tier is gathered with the waist of the underskirt then inserting the waistband for a cleaner look and the ruffles are all aligned since its all straight lines. Im working on a layered ruffle skirt to go with an 1860s blouse and it seems to work just the same way. Good job on your skirt! It looks incredible
This is amazing... You inspired me to sew more 🥰
I'm so impressed with my version. Note: this is my first time making an apparel. I did make a few mistakes. Nothing I couldnt hide or fix. Gorgeous, and just my style!
I think this has to be one of my favorite creations you’ve done!! And I feel like it came out better than Gucci’s, especially bc of the price difference :) I wish I had your talent!
April be sure to remind everyone to preshrink by washing any cotton and natural fabrics. Beautiful and a lot of work so you would not want it to be too small after washing it!
Woah woah woah
Hol' up a bit!
Just teach me the technique at 2:04... The way you tear it straight down
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It's super easy; make sure the selvage of the fabric faces you and cut about couple inches into the fabric and then just tear the rest. This method works only for cotton and for other fabrics you tug the sides around the cut a bit and then pull the thread in the fabric to make a clean cutting line in the fabric. My friend told me that years ago and she learned it from someone who works in fabric shop. Just make sure the selvage of the fabric faces you, it won't work if it doesn't face you.
Did a double take at that too! What!!?
It's important that it's a weave fabric, not a knit.
Anna Joy it also works better with natural fiber fabrics like cotton and muslins, synthetic fabrics won’t tear as cleanly (I’ve made that mistake before!)
@@Betsyschugar I've never tried it with muslin, but that's a good point. It'd already been mentioned to use cotton for best results, so I was just adding to the answer.
Wow could you imagine up cycling this pattern from old bedsheets or something? The possibilities are endless! ❤️
Also, adding a top and making it a dress 🥰
$4500?!?! 😂😂😂😂😂
Where they drunk when putting the price tag?
That’s really cute! You did an awesome job!
Thanks to your channel I learned how to sew my own clothing and got creative. I wore my own gown to a ball a couple of weeks ago. Thanks so much for sharing with us. :)
Very cute. This is a throw back to the 1970's. I made a skirt like that when I was a teenager. I remember trying to find prints that would look good together.
Turned out beautiful...but with your figure, everything looks beautiful :P
This turned out really cute and you look adorable in it. Great interpretation of the Gucci skirt.
Love the skirt, much better than I thought it could’ve possibly looked....but the second layer bothers me 😂
(I know it’s there because it’s a replica from the Gucci one but still)
Best tip for gathers, zig zag stitch floss in-between the zig zig stitch. Gather fabric holding the floss, not threads. Stay stitch the gathers and press flat. So much easier to attach! 😉
I think your version is prettier. I would love to see a version of this done in all white lace.
Becki C ooh, yes! Different laces in various shades of white and/or ivory could be beautiful!
Yah white layers to deep cream on the bottom ..I'm doing one right now with old clothes its really fun since I have nothing else to do lol
I love this minoan inspired skirt, the colors and fabric are really pretty too
As usual, you did a great job. However, Dear Gucci...the 80's called and they want their peasant skirt back.
I love it! I might make one for myself. I remember having one as a little girl, and I loved it then too.
Try 60's
Previous eras are coming back in style. 2020 called and said you’re behind on the times 🙄
@@honeymelon_b if it were a cute previous eras clothes it's ok, but this looks like you found your Granny's stash of bedruffles and wrapped all of them around you, and if you like it, you have bad taste, just because Gucci says it's ok, doesn't make it ok
emily mulcahy that’s literally your opinion. All OP had to say was “nice job!” Instead of following it with something backhanded. Lots of people in the comments think it’s cute including myself and April . If you don’t, that’s fine, but there’s no reason to follow up a compliment with something childish and negative.
Extremely gorgeous skirt, I just love it, but all the work!! Oh my, You are so brave and patient and ambitious...great job!
April next time you need to do a really long gather like this zig zag over yarn it makes it a whole lot less stressful ! Your skirt is beautiful to btw 💜💙💚
Oh, great tip!
Very reminiscent of the 1970's tiered skirt. Wonderful job !
That's an idea for some old bedsheets and curtains hiding in my closet.
A couple of us were saying that the skirt looks real nice. But it gives the illusion that you are floating. You have a nice weekend.
Homemade clothes r better then company made cloths.
That skirt is really cute.😍😍😍
This is actually so cute. Just looking at the fabric(esp the thumbnail) I wasn’t so sure but the way u styled it was omg, spot on! super cute and elegant!!
I truly hope you wore that out and rocked it because you really did an amazing job.
so pretty! I really love your fabric selection. Even though it is relatively easy to make, I don't think I would want to invest the insane time to do the hemming! Kudos to you, April!
That would be so cute with a soft white tank top it would give it a fun and modern look -wow just gorgeous 😍
I love how she gives clear step by step instructions
When my daughter was young I made all her clothes. One dress I made her had over 10 feet of ruffles. The dress was a size three child so that is a lot ruffles. I didn't do the two rows of basting stitches to make the gathers as I was too afraid of the thread breaking. I took a spool of household twine, the smooth white kind, and then held it in place and zig zagged over it careful to not stitch the twine. This proved to be my best choice when tackling such large amounts of ruffles as you then the stress on your thread is not as strong.
I love it!!!
My mother was a seamstress on the side. She always made my special event dresses. This skirt reminds me of a dress I had one year when I was 9 or 10 ish. It was only two fabric patterns but I chose a yellow and a purple that coordinated. It had rouching(sp) across the bodice, little puff/capped sleeves and 3 ruffle layers! Was super cute!
I thought so anyway. My sister, in her mean teen phase at the time, did not lol!
You skirt definitely looks as good as if not better than the Gucci skirt . . . UR the BEST !
In a honesty, yours looks so much better than the original brand one!
This is so cute! It looks like something from "Little House on the Prairie" or "Holly Hobby". I was obsessed when I was younger. I wanted to be just like Laura Ingles
Hi April🤗 just a little tip from someone who is taking education in sewing;) sew the zipper longer down and use a hemp on top to give it a professional finish😁 other than that the skirt looks very nice! Love you channel! Keep up your good work😍
Finally a how-to ruffles on yt that isn't for kids clothing. Awesome skirt!
I definitely want to copy a Rodarte lace tier party dress, all one color. This tutorial helped me immensely! Thank you!😘
The hours you spent looking for the fabric was worth it! You made a wonderful skirt that looks better than the Gucci skirt! Great job!!! And congratulations on taking on that challenge! Thank you for sharing the lessons you learned while making this skirt!
I love this because you can really just pick any kind of fabric patterns that you want to go together
Your version looks just as good as the original. Thanks for amazing videos!
So cute! Those ruffles were a lot of work!
I love that skirt!!!!! I'd wear it!!! You did a fantastic job, as usual!!! You never cease to amaze me!!! You are so so so talented!!! 😘💕💗
It's such a beautiful skirt! I love your version more. If just I could make this myself, but I know I will mess up! 😍😍
This literally looks better than the Gucci skirt. Your tiers are much more clean and even and the length is way better! Amazing job!
You should be super proud of this skirt. Really beautiful!
It looks better than the expensive one, I love it.
I like yours a lot better. The colors are more vibrant and pretty!
YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB!!.....im thinking 24 to 30 hours of time...you are right, not a cheap skirt! but it looks fab on you!! Phenomenal Woman ! Thank You for the recreation.
Yours is more attractive than the designer's: The skirt is fuller because you used more fabric for each tier. Well done!☺
Beautiful job on the skirt. Both skirts remind me of Holly Hobby from the 1970's.
I am dying over how beautiful yours turned out!!!!! 😍🥰
Thank you, April! You are such a talented person!...Beautiful skirt you made!...I think yours is more beautiful!!
You styled it so much better, too!
Love this Gucci skirt diy. Very cheap than real Gucci and look a like.
I think this is the perfect fabric to use sheets from the thrift store for! Plenty of colors and patterns, and easy to get enough for the layers, I'd say. Though have you thought about trying doll clothes? Could be an interesting way to use bits of fabric not big enough for normal use!
I love the shape of the skirt and the colours you chose are just right. 😍
I love this tiered gathered skirt design. I first fell in love when I got a skirt from Uniqlo on sale for one 4$! Of course it wasn’t as gathered but it was essentially the same style. Recently I made a gathered two layer knee length skirt and I love it. I definitely agree it’s more difficult than it seems bc of all the fabric. It took three days! Eventually I think I’ll get a rolling hem foot. Also, The weight from all the fabric made the waist stretch and I had to add a tighter elastic for the waist instead of the original shirred waist.
I’ll definitely be hitting up the thrift stores after quarantine for pretty fabric. And I’ll use tips from this video and a similar video by BlueprintDIY to make a future skirt. Excited to be drowning in fabric.
Lol this is a long comment.