How I Make All My Dresses Without a Pattern

I've made all of these dresses without a single commercial pattern. In this video I walk you through exactly how I think about it, from figuring out what you actually want to cutting, fitting, and finishing a dress that works for your body and your life.

What's covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:43 What a handmade dress can be
01:33 How I started making my own clothes
02:06 The five-part system
02:44 Your closet is already full of patterns
03:36 Paper dolls and the design game
04:37 Fabric, use what you have
05:15 Choosing your top
06:36 Waist placement, this changes everything
07:37 Skirt length and style
08:05 Details, necklines, pockets, collars
09:26 Using your clothes as a reference
10:00 How does this dress fit your life
12:50 Drawing out your design and cutting
14:54 The bodice is the most important piece
15:15 Try it on constantly
17:06 The table problem
18:28 Hemming and hanging overnight
19:00 On time and expectations


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