The Journey Begins: Making My Dress!

Last night’s progress. I drafted the pattern for the overskirt, got it cut out and pleated. It’s hanging a little funky because it needs trimmed up and all the panels sewn together at the side and back seams. I think I’ll also need to adjust the hoops I’m the petticoat a bit.

Congrats!!

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

This is amazing! Hope it turns out exactly as you envisioned!!

More progress on my dress! Not a lot of visible progress to the casual viewer, as a lot of today’s work was internal structure and tailoring. Pleats were completed and all seams were finished up. It is not looking and behaving more like a dress as opposed to panels of fabric.

Oh! I almost forgot one of my favorite parts; a major perk of self-creation that many brides only dream of: pockets! I was even able to hide them entirely within the pleats.

View Quoted Comment Love that idea!

Wow! Just take your time and relax. Do not stress. You got this. The way that you imagine your dress to be, will be and it will be beautiful. Keep us posted.

Good luck!!!

I’m so excited to see the finished dress!

Good for you! That's awesome! Can't wait to see the pictures. Please share them.

Goodluck! Can't wait to see it!!!

Wow, that’s amazing!! I can’t wait to see more progress pictures!!

WOW! You have more balls than me..I could never do that. Not only because I'd freak out I'd mess it up but my sewing skills only go as far as heming my pants cause I'm so short, and making pillows/blankets.

Good luck! I can't wait to see the finished product.

How exciting!!!!

I never even thought about making my own dress. Possibly because it's been over 25 years since I sewed a dress. These days I'm down to buttons and repairing my FSD's stuffed animals. Enjoy this. You'll get exactly what you want!

Making my own wedding dress was a dream of mine (however, I have little to no sewing skills and it would be waaaaaaaayyy too difficult for me haha). But the thought of someone making their own dress is so amazing and special. C: I wish you luck on it, and post photos of your progress! I'm sure it will be absolutely stunning!

Well, the dress is coming along slowly but surely. The base skirt and overskirt are both put together for the most part. Now that I've had a seamstress friend help me mark the hem, the rest of the work on the skirts should move pretty smoothly. The next step is to make the lace overlays for the base skirt.
As a theatre girl, I can't resist being dramatic (especially to overcompensate for a disheveled appearance)Base Skirt and Overskirt Together

Base Skirt - BackBase Skirt. The gathering is a little sloppy, as it's only basted together for the purpose of hemming.

View Quoted Comment Cant wait to see the finished product! I wish i had your sewing skills!

My sewing skills end at minor alterations and Halloween costumes so I’m very impressed! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!!