I’m so excited to finally be putting out my first Episode! This week I’m showing you how to recreate the Anthropologie dress that inspired me to start this blog. Hope you all enjoy, and stay tuned for many more episodes to come.
Happy sewing!
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Where do you buy fabric in Austin?
Mostly JoAnns, but when I’m feeling adventurous, I shop online. Esty has some really cute prints (a bit pricey though).
Really well done! That was a really well made vid!
Thanks for watching Damon.
You have all the makings for a really cool, new TV show! Once you have a few more episodes, contact all the networks that could run this show….HGTV, Martha Stewart, etc.
I think you have a real winner here. I don’t sew at all and I think I can make that! Well done!!!!
I agree with the T.V. show idea! This is truly a gift Abby!
I agree you should make a show. Id watch it!! U make it look so easy.
This is great! Well done, my friend!
I <3 you Kara, thanks for your support.
This was a very well-done video! You definitely have a talent at this – I’m not good at staying on one web page for seven whole minutes, but you got me! What a lucky find with that bustier!
One comment I have : on your post title where you have “Episode One”, I’d recommend adding more of a title so readers will have a clue what the video’s about right from the start. Since the video screencap says “measure & cut elastic to fit your waist”, I honestly thought initially that that was the lesson of the entire episode. ha! Plus it will make it easier to sort through your archives once you have more videos. just a thought
You’re off to a lovely start & I can’t wait to see more of your tutorials!
Thank you for the advice Sam! I’ve done some edits. I can’t change the Picture on the youtube video, because you really only get 3 options for a screenshot and the other two were…. not flattering. But I really appreciate you watching my first episode. I’m such a fan of your blog, so much useful content! Thanks for sharing.
love it Abby!!!
You do make it look easy might try sewing soon..
hope to see you soon xo
THIS WAS AWESOME! you make it look so easy. I suck at sewing. but love the idea of making things more affordable. you rock. start your ebay again so i can buy stuff from you! PLEASE <3
Coooooooooooool. Now I have to fix my sewing machine.
Where have you been hiding all my life? BLARG! Love this site, and I am really looking forward to your next episodes.
Wow, you lucked out finding that perfect shirt- hope I can find one similar.
I’ve heard this comment a couple times “But what if I can’t find that exact shirt?”, the point is to keep your mind as open as possible when shopping for materials. If you want to do chic on the cheap, you have to keep your eyes open, and think creatively. Sometimes I have to go to 2-3 thrift stores, vintage stores or garage sales before I find what I’m looking for. The shirt I found, really doesn’t look anything like the bodice in the Anthropologie Dress, it was a different color, different material, and cut completely differently. But I had to think creatively, and imagine what materials can be used to create a similar look. Don’t get caught up in thinking you have to recreate the exact dress, change the fabric, the cut, the materials, just use this dress as inspiration. One tip I offer is to keep a folder on your phone of pictures of garments you would like to sew, flip through it while you shop and keep an eye out for anything that might work, I have shelves full of thrift store items that I haven’t decided what to do with yet! Thanks for checking out my blog, and good luck!!
Great creative concept…love it!
How inconsiderate of you – did you think about all the poor marketing-MBA’s and advertising execs at Anthropologie??? Their lifestyle depends on marking-up $15 of material and chinese factory-slave labor and selling it to us at $250.
(Seriously, though – GREAT job, and great video. You are very talented, and thanks for sharing this with the internet.)
Ha ha, I do agree with you that that particular dress is overpriced. But, I’d really like to make sure everyone knows that I have the UTMOST respect for these designers. I, personally, would never pay that price for a garment unless it was something I couldn’t recreate myself, this dress doesn’t happen to be one of those garments. Thanks so much for the support! Episode Two will be out next week, please check back soon!
Cool video. It was fun.
Thanks for watching Tony! Hope you guys have fun tonight!
A rainy day in where?
Austin, Texas.
Ah! No wonder you’re so awesome, your from Austin. I love the ATX!
I really like the music that is playing, who is that?
That song is buy a Japanese DJ named Tomoyuki Tanaka, he also goes by ‘Fantastic Plastic Machine’. I love that weird Poppy French Lounge music style. In Japan that genre of music is called Shibuya-kei, and there are some really great artist who play similar music.
Awesome, thanks.
P.s. love your blog!
Abby,
That was a GREAT episode! I really liked it and can’t wait to see more! It’s a whole different take on the fashion magazines that show you a “cheaper” version of a celebrities outfit. Instead of buying a cheaper version, you can make ur own for a fraction of the “cheaper” version price in the magazine! Great idea! Now if only I had your talent I’d have it made!
-Steph (Alfy’s Sister)
Excellent! Well made video, excellent composition of video; easy to understand, fun and appealing, crafty and sustainable/frugal. I am so very impressed with your ideas and ability to execute them.
Bravo!
you seem so down to earth and cool. i dont sew but it was very enjoyable to watch.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
This is so cool. Great job on the video, I’ve shared it with all my friends and we can’t wait for your next Episode. Do you plan on doing any accessories/ purses?
Mandi, Yes, keep following my blog, I have a couple cute bags, and some hair accessories in line for future episodes.
When does Episode 2 come out?
Fantastic! I’ll have to show this to my girlfriend and try to convince her that we should get her sewing machine fixed. It’s probably a bit more difficult, but you should do something in men’s fashion at some point.
So kewl and easy. I am totally going to make this dress!!!!!!!!!!
I actually saw this dress on their site and really wanted to buy it- so cool that you made the exact one.
i <3 anthropologie = i <3 u
What a fabulous idea! I can’t wait to try recreating dresses myself!
What type of fabric did you use for the skirt? Are there any specific types of fabrics you look for when making skirts?
Great! thanks for the share!
Linda
wow. I just found you. so inspiring. I’ve felt overwhelmed sewing bigger projects like this but you make it look so easy.
I love Anthropologie! that’s a super simple dress, I had no idea it was so easy to make.
Ashley Barnhart
absolutely amazing blog. thanks for sharing.
love the site, very nice.
Just discovered your site… and love it!
That dress is awesome and it suits you perfectly.
I wish Fabric would be that cheap as it in the US in Germany, too.
You actually pay 15€ for only one meter white cotton without any print or anything…
I actually think I will emigrate to the US after School and University.
Love the US.
Well, great video (the other 5, too)
Greetings from Germany
Lorelei
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