Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I love hosting and gathering my friends for an afternoon in the yard over delicious food. Last year we caught up over a DIY tablecloth that I'd custom painted and this year I transformed that same fabric into a dress - essentially I went from eating on it to eating in it...
I captured the journey and all the learnings of bringing it to life in this video! Hopefully it can help inspire you to take on a creative project that also pushes you out of your comfort zone.
PREVIOUS VIDEO MAKING THE TABLECLOTH: youtu.be/1BP01Fkm8X8
Make what you can and ethically source the rest!
The Essentials Club tutorial channel is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.
Suggested Fabric Amount Required (based off full floor length):
Size Extra Small = 6m Fabric & 15m Bias Binding
Size Small = 6.5m Fabric & 15.5m Bias Binding
Size Medium = 7m Fabric & 16m Bias Binding
Size Large = 7.5 Fabric & 16.5m Bias Binding
Size Extra Large = 8m Fabric & 17m Bias Binding
(add or take 0.2 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)
NOTE: These measurements are based on buying 'off the roll' which is approx 1.4m wide.
✰ STEPS ✰
0:00 - DIY game plan!
1:16 - The Essentials (What You'll Need)
2:08 - Measurements
4:11 - Making paper pattern pieces
12.45 - Cutting out fabric panels
14:30 - Sewing skirt panels
19:00 - Sewing top panels
20:17 - Adding biasing binding edges
30:50 - Attaching top & bottom
31:50 - Final finishing details
Tag @theessentialsclub on Insta with your outcome.
✿ WHAT I'M WEARING ✿
DIY gingham green wrap dress - youtu.be/jL_VUv4junc
DIY upcycled red stripe dress (tutorial coming)
✰ STAY CONNECTED HERE ✰
Insta - instagram.com/theessentialsclub
Tik Tok - tiktok.com/@theessentialsclub
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/theessentialsclub/
Full tutorial journal - theessentialsclub.com/journal
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL:
Merch: theessentialsclub.com/shop
The Essentials of Fabric E-Book: theessentialsclub.com/fabric-essentials-ebook
♫ MUSIC ♫
Music by Kissmykas - Jazzy Dance - thmatc.co/?l=D539B4DB
Music by WABI SABI - coffee shop girl - thmatc.co/?l=D270F9AC
Music by no suits - Tall Man - thmatc.co/?l=E573A3CF
Music by WABI SABI - sea shells - thmatc.co/?l=7EC63D62
Music by WABI SABI - boba date - thmatc.co/?l=36E76998
Music by WABI SABI - iced matcha - thmatc.co/?l=D2FA4A79
〰️ FAQ 〰️
What's your name? Maddy
Where are you from? I'm Australian
Where/how did you learn to sew? Learnt the basics in high school and self taught the rest from there :)
What machine do you use?
Studio Machine: amzn.to/3AooptZ *
Old Home Machine: amzn.to/4dlQW1R *
Sewing Essentials:
Basic Kit: amzn.to/3YIe1Y0
Extensive Kit: amzn.to/3YQ7RFg
What Tech do You Use?
Tutorial Camera: amzn.to/4cG4hBf *
Vlogging Camera: amzn.to/3M5oCos *
Next Dream Camera: amzn.to/46JKpM6 *
Wireless Mic: amzn.to/3SRQbFB *
Website Builder: Squarespace.syuh.net/c/2613867/602787/9084 *
Editing Laptop: amzn.to/3M3yLlC
Links with * are affiliate, meaning I am compensated monetarily if you join or make a purchase. Thanks for your support!
I love hosting and gathering my friends for an afternoon in the yard over delicious food. Last year we caught up over a DIY tablecloth that I'd custom painted and this year I transformed that same fabric into a dress - essentially I went from eating on it to eating in it...
I captured the journey and all the learnings of bringing it to life in this video! Hopefully it can help inspire you to take on a creative project that also pushes you out of your comfort zone.
PREVIOUS VIDEO MAKING THE TABLECLOTH: youtu.be/1BP01Fkm8X8
Make what you can and ethically source the rest!
The Essentials Club tutorial channel is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.
Suggested Fabric Amount Required (based off full floor length):
Size Extra Small = 6m Fabric & 15m Bias Binding
Size Small = 6.5m Fabric & 15.5m Bias Binding
Size Medium = 7m Fabric & 16m Bias Binding
Size Large = 7.5 Fabric & 16.5m Bias Binding
Size Extra Large = 8m Fabric & 17m Bias Binding
(add or take 0.2 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)
NOTE: These measurements are based on buying 'off the roll' which is approx 1.4m wide.
✰ STEPS ✰
0:00 - DIY game plan!
1:16 - The Essentials (What You'll Need)
2:08 - Measurements
4:11 - Making paper pattern pieces
12.45 - Cutting out fabric panels
14:30 - Sewing skirt panels
19:00 - Sewing top panels
20:17 - Adding biasing binding edges
30:50 - Attaching top & bottom
31:50 - Final finishing details
Tag @theessentialsclub on Insta with your outcome.
✿ WHAT I'M WEARING ✿
DIY gingham green wrap dress - youtu.be/jL_VUv4junc
DIY upcycled red stripe dress (tutorial coming)
✰ STAY CONNECTED HERE ✰
Insta - instagram.com/theessentialsclub
Tik Tok - tiktok.com/@theessentialsclub
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/theessentialsclub/
Full tutorial journal - theessentialsclub.com/journal
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL:
Merch: theessentialsclub.com/shop
The Essentials of Fabric E-Book: theessentialsclub.com/fabric-essentials-ebook
♫ MUSIC ♫
Music by Kissmykas - Jazzy Dance - thmatc.co/?l=D539B4DB
Music by WABI SABI - coffee shop girl - thmatc.co/?l=D270F9AC
Music by no suits - Tall Man - thmatc.co/?l=E573A3CF
Music by WABI SABI - sea shells - thmatc.co/?l=7EC63D62
Music by WABI SABI - boba date - thmatc.co/?l=36E76998
Music by WABI SABI - iced matcha - thmatc.co/?l=D2FA4A79
〰️ FAQ 〰️
What's your name? Maddy
Where are you from? I'm Australian
Where/how did you learn to sew? Learnt the basics in high school and self taught the rest from there :)
What machine do you use?
Studio Machine: amzn.to/3AooptZ *
Old Home Machine: amzn.to/4dlQW1R *
Sewing Essentials:
Basic Kit: amzn.to/3YIe1Y0
Extensive Kit: amzn.to/3YQ7RFg
What Tech do You Use?
Tutorial Camera: amzn.to/4cG4hBf *
Vlogging Camera: amzn.to/3M5oCos *
Next Dream Camera: amzn.to/46JKpM6 *
Wireless Mic: amzn.to/3SRQbFB *
Website Builder: Squarespace.syuh.net/c/2613867/602787/9084 *
Editing Laptop: amzn.to/3M3yLlC
Links with * are affiliate, meaning I am compensated monetarily if you join or make a purchase. Thanks for your support!
