Beginner Friendly Clothes To Sew! | Beginner Sewing Projects

Introduction: 00:00
Tiered gathered midi-skirt: 00:40
T-shirt top: 09:11
Shirred puff-sleeve dress: 16:26

Things mentioned:

Equipment Used:

Camera: Sony A7 iii
Sewing machine: Brother NS30 and Brother FS101 (gifted - my new machine!)
Overlocker/Serger: Singer 14sh644

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[RoseryApparel]

Hi everyone, at 0:55 for the skirt panel 1 I say that the width of your rectangle should be your (waist measurement x 2) divided by 2, but it should just be your waist measurement! Sorry for the confusion! 😅 x

[MabruBlack]

I was just speaking to my mom like a couple of hours ago how she wanted a tiered midi skirt, and then you dropped this tutorial!!! Thank you so much, I'm totally making her that skirt as soon as I get the perfect Simple projects like this are also good for intermediate and advanced sewists, something simple but rewarding is great to get your 'groove' back after a very labor intensive project or if you're stuck in a rut. Once again, thank you so much!!!

[josetomasyanezpino]

I have always wanted a tiered skirt, but since im plus size its very difficult to find them! so you best believe im making this!! thanks for the tutorial! 🥰🥰

[Matildraon]

It would be cool to see your whole wardrobe, like how much is self made and what basic clothing pieces are essential for your wardrobe? Your t-shirt and turtleneck looks super cute too!

[sarabrunsvold]

The tiered skirt reminds me of the seventies. We all wore them with peasant tops and sandals and usually wore a bandana in our hair. Yours turned out so cute and with the blouse, it’s just perfect!! The dress is super cute as well!!! Fun to watch!!!

[BlessedForever]

Janelle, you have such a beautiful sing-song voice. Thank you for showing us how to make this skirt!

[evasaker]

Thanks for sharing your tips! Maybe it’s worth mentioning that your tip for the top in woven fabric doesn’t work for bigger busts, you will have to use a jersey fabric in that case. But the idea of tracing garments that you already have is awsome! I do it a lot 😊 I usually do it on a piece of paper so I get a pattern that I can use over and over again. By the way, I love your little tune that plays in the background, so unusual and relaxing 😊

[speedysteve]

I am actually a female not male as the name suggests. I used to work in a fashion house in Sydney in the 70's. We made these tiered skirts. I just used to call them gypsy skirts then. I worked in the design section and worked with some great designers. I just cut out the patterns and graded them, sometimes I was allowed to make some of the patterns. It is such a shame that young people now do not have this opportunity as these factories shut down many years ago as in Australia we made all our clothes, nothing imported. Great tutorial.

[saravis]

My favorite skirt at your age was this skirt. Each tier was a different fabric, calicos and plaids, in brown and blue.

[szustalke]

I absolutely love the last dress and it's exactly what I wanted to own! I am just going to make my own <3 thanks for the inspiration

[haleyfayeprice]

I used your original shirred puff sleeve dress video to make my own and wore it to a wedding last night. Everyone was so impressed and it was so fun (and so comfy)!

[conqueringmountscrapmorewi]

Hi, I hope you had a great day! I had a busy day in my sewing room, playing with strings of fabric and now I get to watch you! I hope you have a beautiful week ahead. Thank you for posting this video, sharing your time and talent.

[jennymoonsammy]

I remembered my mum used to make these for us as little girls. Gonna try because I absolutely love them.

[stionson]

I use my overlocker for gathering stitches, it both sews and gather at the same time! Gets really even! It is just a few easy machine settings.

[DIYFashionRebel]

I love these sewing projects that people can wear without needing a full sewing pattern! And they're so cute. Amazing options for absolute beginners. Thank you so much for sharing!

[helenworthy]

Loved watching even for an old hack, 🤗the basics still look great and rewarding🌺

[katrinaporter]

I underestimated how long it would take to gather the fabric 😂

[gellrb]

Your video is so well done and helpful! Finally And finally see how a bodkin is used.

[christienebotha]

Thank you👌💐 I love your simple and easy patterns for beginners and you explanations is to the point. No mess no fuss! 👏 💯 💖

[martinac]

Thank you so much for making a beginner friendly video, I’m just starting out and was looking for the perfect project to begin with, the dress is 100% my style so I can’t wait to try and give it a go! 🥰❤️
You’re always such a big inspiration I’m super grateful!