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I made my wedding dress using Gertie’s Butterick 5814 pattern, out of polka dot embroidered silk with a rayon lining. I drafted the sleeves myself (very haphazardly!) Read more about it here:
http://dressmakerscurve.com/2013/02/03/an-old-new-year-and-a-merry-unwedding/
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May 11, 2013, 08.02 PMby abinaw
Thank you both! I love the shape of this dress, I may make more.
Feb 21, 2013, 10.22 PMby astridklomp
Very beautiful dress!
Feb 20, 2013, 03.54 PMby Mary Athey
Its lovely on you. Congrats on your wedding. I’ve made this dress as well in a red fabric and i plan on making another two. Its such a beautiful.flattering pattern. i love the sleeves on yours, I made a bolero and also added little straps to mine x