DIY Smocked Top Made from 3 Rectangles of Fabric! (Ultimate SLOW FASHION)

Things mentioned:

Fabric I used: Vintage bedsheet

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:58 Smocking the sleeves
10:18 Making the top
13:14 Attaching the sleeves
13:58 How does it look?

Equipment Used:

Camera: Canon G7X ii
Sewing machine: Brother FS101 (gifted)
Overlocker/Serger: Singer 14sh644

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Disclaimer: This video was sponsored by LDH Scissors.

[karenstimson]

This is absolutely adorable! Just one suggestion--if before you smock the sleeves you at least fold and press the hems while the fabric is still unpleated, I think this might make it easier to then sew the finished sleeve hems after the smocking is done. This has to be one of your most amazing projects--I absolutely love it!

[susankidd]

Your sewing gets more beautiful with every garment.

[foreveragox]

I aspire to have the same level of patience and commitment as you when it comes to sewing. It's my biggest downfall and leads to so many mistakes. This project was totally worth it! It looks stunning on you and fits your style perfectly 🥰

[selinasalgado]

This top is so stunning! I love when you share your new interests with us (quilting, smocking, etc)! It inspires me to try new crafts too 😊

[katrinalevin]

What a lovely top for summer. The smocking detail is so special.

[noahellinsonbaker]

That smocking on the sleves and shiring is so stunning and beautiful, such a statment and music to my ears hearing those scissors.

[ginaburgess]

A beautiful make. It would be lovely as a dress too.

[patbuegeler]

What a fun Looking blouse. Great job.

[bridmcgrath]

When the sewing queen uploads. Thank u for giving all ur information for free. All ur hard work u put into videos doesn't go unnoticed. Thank u again. Bríd💜🖤💜

[pavlal.]

You are really skilled, this looks amazing.

[messymia]

It’s Beautiful!! I made need to give smocking a try. Maybe after the holidays when things slow down. Definitely something to ponder.

[annebrown]

Absolutely lovely Janelle. Living in the UK we’re well into the Autumn and short daylight hours, this is an ideal project for the longer nights ahead, a great idea ✂️🧵🪡💕

[monical.]

That dress is so perfect!!! You have such an eye for picking the best colors😊

[NatalieMadeThis]

yeeeaaaas! this is my favourite thing you've ever made
so bloody cute and I looove the slow slow fashion emphasis

[kaytiej]

Well done on teaching yourself this incredibly detailed skill. And so worth it for the outcome! Beautiful work!

[monikadonnelly]

Love, love, love! You picked the perfect fabric, the perfect embroidery thread colours and smocking pattern. Now, you'll have to try some smocking in another area on a pretty dress and show us that, too!

[patriciaconiglio]

Absolutely adorable. Loved seeing the smocking process.

[mrsx]

The patience and hardwork you put on every dress is wonderful!!! You motivate me to create one! Love from PH

[carolyngrotaers]

Looks beautiful, Janelle. 😍
You will wear this a lot. 😀

[bhartikapadia]

I like your tutorial. Fantasticks. I will try to sew top with smoking stitch.