DIY Dress Tutorial // Sew a Dress without a Pattern

Easy T-shirt Dress Tutorial // Using supplies from JOANN, and one of the t-shirts hanging out in your closet, you can make a comfortable and versatile dress in one afternoon. No need to buy a commercial pattern.

This DIY Dress Tutorial was designed with the beginning sewist in mind. Grown-on sleeves mean that you don't have to cut and sew separate sleeve pieces.

Knit fabric gives stretch, allowing you to simply pull dress over your head. No need for notions like buttons and zippers.

I recommend using a ball point needle. Universal needles simply don't perform as well on knit fabrics. Ball point needles are game changers.

More information can be found on my blog post.

[kathyoverton]

I inherited a lot of 3x t-shirts when my brother passed away. And they've got cool graphics on them. So I'm thinking of piecing them together to make a maxi t-shirt dress. Maybe tiered .

[marie-debwilde]

I love videos that pitch straight into the info without too much chat. This is a very clear and informative video - thanks.

[eleigar]

Using Christmas wrap as a pattern paper is the most ingenious thing I have ever seen!

[vickykozuch]

Love the dress!!! Hope it is as easy to make as it looks!!

[julieclavell]

Brilliant!!! I have got to stop over thinking when I am trying to make my own dresses xxx

[katiek.]

!! It NEVER would've occurred to me to use wrapping paper for a pattern! This is life-changing!

[-Kada]

AHA!!! the NEEDLE !! Oh thank you so much 🙏 Xx

[KackyMuse]

So easy and fun. Thanks for the clear explanation.

[KweKanata]

We are in self isolation during this time and I think that this dress is easy enough to teach my daughter to make. Thank you 🙏 Stay safe.

[ilgloria]

When I was a kid, my mom used newspaper to make patterns from clothes we had. These days, I have some of her old, unneeded gift wrap, so your way is a great update to an older idea that brings my mom back to me. Thanks!

[MPam]

One of my favorite online retailers sells a long version of this dress for around $30 to 40 dollars. You've just saved me a bundle of money! Thank you. Great instructional video!

[johndaventidoso]

“You can do it. Just believe in yourself” 😂👏👏😘

[cherr]

I love how you did your video. I dislike watching videos that show every stitch. I fast forward through those. Like the use of wrapping paper for a pattern, large washers for weights, and just your video in general. Good job!

[MaidMirawyn]

Thank you! This looks like a good way to ease into knits.

Also, seems like it would be extremely easy to add the ever-coveted POCKETS!

[carolynmoffatt]

This is a fabulous and accessible project. Thanks!

[KatzyBaby]

This is brilliant. Your methods taught me something even after sewing for 40 years. Using the gaskets as pattern weights is fabulous and using wrapping paper for the pattern pieces is another smart move. Thanks so much for this.

[TheCuccoLady]

I want to try to start sewing matching dresses and skirts for me and my daughter. So glad I found your channel!

[kathyoverton]

Glad to have a practical use for wrapping paper. I bought to much in the After Christmas sales. Then my boyfriend came with a whole lot of wrapping paper when he was cleaning out a house after someone moved out. Then my brother passed away and I discovered he had quite a hoard of wrapping paper as well.

[vrindas]

Beautiful! I've been wanting to find a dress in which the sleeves don't have to be attached separately. I've never sown any clothes for myself before but I really want to try. This is so helpful, thanks!

[munkeymann]

Best dress pattern I’ve ever seen. It’s so easy anyone can follow. Thanks for sharing