how to make a super gathered tulle fairy dress (tutorial!)

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A sewing tutorial for the French seamed, super gathered tiered tulle overlay! One of my most requested videos & best-selling pieces in my store. It's a simple garment to make but it takes a lot of time ( I promise it's worth it though). Grab a tea & join me for this sweet project.
What you'll need:
200+ yards of precut 6 inch wide tulle
Matching thread
Tulle/lightweight fabric needle
Where I source my tulle in Australia: www.etsy.com/au/listing/89689...
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Sewing on a Juki DDL 8700 & My Lock 644D overlocker
Fav domestic machine: Singer Heavy Duty
Snips from Fiskars
Sewing pump up playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/008...
Hi! My name is Carly & I’m a self taught creative exploring all things sewing, crochet & textiles! I’m especially excited by secondhand fabrics, using fabric scraps & all things wild, wholesome & delightful. Thank you for being here & if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a message. Lots of love.
For all business inquiries & collaborations: fromcarlyb@gmail.com
Drone footage by Ethan Wemyss.

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  • @eksifilm
    @eksifilm Жыл бұрын

    omg its really hard to sew while you gotta put the cam to the right angle, explaining every step, sometimes repeat, editing, sharing ommmgg so much effort🥲🥲🥺🥺👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for making this and sharing with us🙏🏻🐈

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    It does take a little extra thought - thank you for appreciating, it means a lot!!

  • @lisaw2513
    @lisaw251319 күн бұрын

    I'm excited to hunker down with some tulle and try this! Thanks for all of your content and your sunny disposition ☺️

  • @reginachristensen578
    @reginachristensen578 Жыл бұрын

    After seeing this I think I won't be able to sleep until I made one. You explain it all so well ❤

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    hahaha happy sewing!!

  • @ellensetchkopalmerlee6481
    @ellensetchkopalmerlee6481 Жыл бұрын

    What an absolute gift this video is! Such a treat to learn how to make this dreamy dress! 👗✨ Love your frolicking fairy montage at the end! 💖

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad the video was enjoyable. Thank you for watching! And how could i not frolick in such a fluffy dress hahahah

  • @angelapownall107
    @angelapownall107 Жыл бұрын

    Yep after watching you do it, my thought is 'Get somebody else to do it' hahahaaha. You are strong and brave and do this very well. I am more lazy and the seemingly endless sewing would break my brain. You keep the crown and hold your flowers and a round of applause xxx

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    hhahhaa very reasonable - this one does take a lot of time and patience! Thank you for your kindness.

  • @LittleRedTeaCake
    @LittleRedTeaCake Жыл бұрын

    This was so much fun, thank you for sharing! And you made french seams make sense. Haha! I love this. Now I'm going to have to hunt for some tulle. :)

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad - French seams are amazing!!

  • @eblake3617
    @eblake3617Ай бұрын

    I use the butt-end of a knitting needle to turn straps to the right side

  • @sarahthomsen5619
    @sarahthomsen5619 Жыл бұрын

    This is so therapeutic to watch! The sheer layers are giving me skeleton leaf fairy wedding dress vibes😍🌱✨ don’t think it gets much more magical than that!!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Ooooh I love that description!!

  • @littlezine8322
    @littlezine8322 Жыл бұрын

    Magical! And I didn’t even know tulle fabric spools were a thing, but it makes total sense! Thank you 🙏

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    They're INCREDIBLE !!

  • @fashaemolett2767
    @fashaemolett2767 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And also your such a freaking vibe! Hope everything just keeps getting better and better for you!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much!! That's so kind

  • @carolcreations26
    @carolcreations2620 күн бұрын

    Love this. I'm going to make it for my great granddaughter. Would love to know the process you used for the dress under the fairy dress.

  • @rekafulop2097
    @rekafulop2097 Жыл бұрын

    Sooo pretty and dreamy!! As soon as I have time for a longer project I will try one! Just so that I understand correctly: even for the longer dresses you only gather the first two tiers? I love the amount of fluffiness!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Oooh sounds great!! I do only gather the first two tiers - but they are very gathered (about 25m in length minimum) by the end of the second tier!

  • @saneminotaur
    @saneminotaur Жыл бұрын

    I love this dress so much! You always put so much time and effort into explaining everything and making sure anyone can follow along if they want to. I enjoy watching your videos even though I don't sew; you're such a kind and affable person, Carly!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much!! I'm glad it made sense haha!!

  • @saneminotaur

    @saneminotaur

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fromcarlyb Any time! And yeah, definitely. If I ever give sewing a go, I might just have to attempt making this dress for my daughter 😅 ♡

  • @TeaCupCracked
    @TeaCupCracked Жыл бұрын

    I never thought of gathering the higher tiers of a garment but then not gathering the lower tiers as a way to control volume! I really like it! I'm going to try it the next time volume control comes up; it means you get all the poof but don't have to do as much math/as much gathering (hand-gathering more then a tier or so gets tiring very quickly and I like the almost "set it and forget it" vibe here where you do that step early on in construction and then not continue to worry about it as you go). It gives such a nice, soft ripple effect as the material drapes; I bet on cotton lawn (tissue-thin cotton) this could be really nice too.

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    It only came to me as I realized how gathered the dress would be if I continued gathering each tier !! It's a pretty enjoyable process for sure though. I think a Cotton Lawn would be lovely as well !

  • @barborapokorna7868
    @barborapokorna7868 Жыл бұрын

    It's soooo dreamy and enchanted I love it. I am definitely gonna make something similar. Thank you for the tutorial!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @helloemilymills
    @helloemilymills Жыл бұрын

    This piece is sooooo dreamy! What a treat to have you share the process with us 🥰 You are so talented

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Emily!

  • @cet3d
    @cet3d Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely obsessed with this dress! It's so lovely and you look magical wearing it! Going to work on one over the next two weeks and I'll definitely tag you on IG! Thank you SO MUCH for the tutorial!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! That's so sweet. Be sure to tag - I would love to see your magical creation!

  • @viralprimenetwork
    @viralprimenetwork Жыл бұрын

    This dress is everything! We love every projects and patterns you share they are really great! 😍

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @annakucherenko5446
    @annakucherenko5446 Жыл бұрын

    pure magic and happiness 💖✨ thank you very much for the tutorial! will definitely try it for myself and i would really love to figure out how to get that vibe for my small brand 💛

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw that's so lovely. Oooh sending you lots of good sewing luck - it's the most magical project to make!!

  • @gw6169
    @gw6169 Жыл бұрын

    SO excited to give this a go! Thank you so much for sharing!!✨✨✨

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy sewing mate!!

  • @Itsmejacii
    @Itsmejacii Жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial, I love it! Thank you so much, I’m going to try it as soon as I can 🤩🙌🏻 Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    ooooh so exciting - good luck & happy sewing!!

  • @BRILLATALLER
    @BRILLATALLER Жыл бұрын

    Ohh Carly thanks for share us this amazing process!❤ 🎉

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course! Thank you for watching

  • @rosalie4069
    @rosalie406910 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for sharing! love xx

  • @jessilous_closet
    @jessilous_closet Жыл бұрын

    I am so so in love with this piece! It's so gorgeous and fun, and I love that it's fully french seamed! Thank you for sharing

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much friend!! The french seams are so fun to do!!

  • @celestebrown6170
    @celestebrown6170 Жыл бұрын

    This is my dream dress! So so so beautiful 🤩

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw that's so lovely!!! Thank you

  • @faeblenova9471
    @faeblenova9471 Жыл бұрын

    This was such a good video!!! I had always wondered on the method of your tulle dresses and this was perfect - am definitely going to have to incorporate this into inspiration boards

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @JacquelynvanKampen
    @JacquelynvanKampen Жыл бұрын

    Incredible video!! Great job explaining every step, it was informative and entertaining. I’m so inspired to make one☺️ thanks for sharing your process!!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jacquelyn, I really appreciate it!

  • @aquihacor
    @aquihacor Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your videos and work!!!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

  • @issad3415
    @issad3415 Жыл бұрын

    would you every consider making a tutorial for the ivory dress? it's beautiful and to die for xx

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    yes certainly!! i think it might be the next on my list!

  • @inekekrul6340
    @inekekrul6340 Жыл бұрын

    It was almost like you were sewing with invisible fabric. Like the fairy tale 'The new clothes of the emperor' ;)

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    It truly is - requires some patience for sure!!!

  • @annadayl
    @annadayl Жыл бұрын

    Super cute 🤩 There was no question of the week 😢

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    Ooop I forgot! Next time!!

  • @kerstinfe5562
    @kerstinfe55627 ай бұрын

    Super nice tutorial! I just don’t really get how long the first two tiers are. You only said something about 20-25 meters for the second one? I need to recreate this! 😍

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! Oh yep sorry about the confusion. The top two tiers are really up to personal preference depending on how gathered you like your skirts to look. I never fully measured them out but I would probably start at 25m & divide that by 2 (12.5m) and use that measurement for the second tier... and then divide that by 1.5 (about 8) and use that for the top tier! It's totally up to you though!

  • @createa.googleaccount713
    @createa.googleaccount713 Жыл бұрын

    😍🤩💖

  • @jacquelineblack2209
    @jacquelineblack2209 Жыл бұрын

    Love this, thank you. Your instructions are super clear 😊 Do the lengths of tulle get progressively longer for each tier? Assume the gathered tiers take more tulle than the non gathered ❤

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it makes sense! The first two tiers are gathered and thus get longer, but the third tier & below are all the same length and are ungathered.

  • @alexandrahauge1489
    @alexandrahauge1489Ай бұрын

    I love this! I know this is wild but if you had to guess, how many yards would I need for making this dress for a 2 year old? Thank you!

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    26 күн бұрын

    Sorry I'm not exactly sure! Maybeeeee 200 yards of 6 inch tulle just to be safe?

  • @miajuul120
    @miajuul120 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful! So if I wanted to make it in tea length or maxi length, would I just continue with ungathered tiers, or do more gathered tiers along the way? :)

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    That's absolutely correct!

  • @PrimroseTricker-ODell-wo9oe
    @PrimroseTricker-ODell-wo9oe Жыл бұрын

    I can already see the fights my sewing machine and I will have over this one lol. How many meters of thread would you suggest if I need to match the tulle?

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    hahhaah it can be quite fiddly for sure!! oooh good question... I'm not exactly sure but at least a few hundred yards I think!

  • @minralee7404
    @minralee7404 Жыл бұрын

    Super cute!!!! Wanna make one! But im not sure if i can find a precut tulle here in our country. Anyway is that a hard tulle or a soft tulle?

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    The tulle is nice & soft!

  • @minralee7404

    @minralee7404

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fromcarlyb thank you!

  • @minralee7404

    @minralee7404

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Carly! It seems the precut tulle is not available anywhere near me 😢. If i just use tulle fabric that usually can be found at the stores, how many yards should i buy for this project? I badly wanted to make this!!!!!!

  • @bandanarathore
    @bandanarathore Жыл бұрын

    Hi Carly, is tulle the same as a soft net? In my place on the net its showing up as a soft net when i search to buy tulle online.

  • @fromcarlyb

    @fromcarlyb

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not exactly sure.. it could be? It's just important the tulle is soft & not rigid . x

  • @bandanarathore

    @bandanarathore

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fromcarlyb okay. Thank you so much.

  • @TheSolipsist0
    @TheSolipsist09 ай бұрын

    Please show the results in more detail. This was to short to see the whole glory. 😊

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