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For the most important day of my life I chose to make my own wedding dress. There was a fair amount of stress involved a few tears but it was well worth it in the end. I had an amazing wedding day that I won’t soon forget in a dress I’ll also never forget.
After trying on a heap of dresses in a bridal shop I selected a style that I loved and started my sewing with Butterick 5325. I made a full calico muslin and altered the basic pattern into a sweetheart neckline and added a large pleat at the back. I also omitted the zipper and instead created a lace up back & extended the internal boning and lining.
If you are interested in the process I went through you can check out my blog for more information here
Sewing your own wedding dress is a huge challenge but very rewarding and I’d encourage anyone who’s considering it to give it a go.
Material Notes
Silk, lining, lace, sew-in interfacing, boning, corset tape, ribbon, thread, patience.
Difficulty
Advanced
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Credits
- Fabric & notions
Fabulous Fabrics, Balcatta, WA
- Initial Pattern
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Aug 3, 2011, 11.25 AMby iin
fab dress,especially back detail.congrat!!!!
Apr 5, 2011, 03.16 AMby wzrdreams
This is so gorgeous! I don’t know how I missed it. Congratulations!!!
Feb 9, 2011, 12.50 AMby gaviccaabri
Congratulations! A lot of happiness and love :) Wonderful work on that dress!
Feb 8, 2011, 09.44 PMby flutefish
Absolutely spectacular. I hope to, someday, make my own as well, and you give me hope that I can do it!
Feb 8, 2011, 07.04 AMby mandrych
just love wedding dresses, your’s is just beautiful.
Feb 7, 2011, 10.43 AMby feldmantcat
Beautiful! I am making my wedding dress for my July wedding and I really need to start my muslin now and then buy my real fabric. I just read your blog entries about it – thanks for sharing, it’s very helpful to read how others have gone through this process. You look gorgeous and the dress does not look home made, it looks store bought, but much better fitting!
Feb 7, 2011, 06.23 AMby carolyn-s
You look beautiful, and the dress is quite stunning, and I promise you, your wedding day is one you will never forget! Congratulations!
Feb 7, 2011, 04.01 AMby strawberrypancakesbykim
This is a gorgeous, gorgeous dress! It looks so professional!
Feb 7, 2011, 01.43 AMby micbrown
Beautiful! Congratulations.
Feb 7, 2011, 01.33 AMby cantare
Oh goodness, this is lovely Kaitui!! What a great combination of styles and decoration. I love the lace up back, so classy! Congratulations, looks like the perfect dress for the perfect day!
Feb 7, 2011, 01.28 AMby shellet1
I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again, stunning! As gill said, the dress looks classic , something that can be passed down if you have a mini Mel :P
Feb 7, 2011, 01.10 AMby gillthecat
i want to be first to comment on you mel a triumph as i expected, but i never expected you to look SO pretty what a sweet look for you one which will not date classic and sweet the wedding looks lovely your husband must be so proud of you well done xx