This dress is the result of a failed attempt to find a formal black dress that suited my personal style, instigating a swift jump into the currents of seamstress’ insanity: complete a project in a little more than 72 hours.
Satin, Organdy, Tulle – What more could a girl want?
Intermediate
Quick Tip
This way of sewing a "cropped" hem is both an easy and secure way of finishing chiffon fabrics!
Fashion & Trends
We recap our favorite fashions & trends seen on the red carpet, and how you can make them yourself!
Pattern Collections
Dark floral prints, feminine details, and layering work together for trendy styles with 90s flair!
DIY
Bold vintage prints are everywhere & we used one to sew a halter top that is easy even for beginners
Sewing Lesson
It might not look like it, but the instructions for this glamorous style are easy to understand!
May 2, 2012, 12.34 PMby Vanessa Velasquez
Your dress couldn’t have more sense to me…it is not insanity it is really fantastic, to do something so cute in so little time… and you look great on it!!!
May 2, 2012, 06.59 AMby kihli
Great dress and style – and it’s nearly unbelievable that you made this dress in such a short time!
May 2, 2012, 04.25 AMby turtlegirl00
fantastic job on your dress—it is really lovely.
May 2, 2012, 01.44 AMby mojo elgin
ooh! I love it! Great job! You look absolutely beautiful. The shimmery tulle is wonderful for the skirt.
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May 3, 2012, 10.10 PMby swedishstyckning
The shimmery overlay is actually organdy – but I did use sparkly tulle as the underskirt…I had glitter everywhere when I was making it. :P
May 2, 2012, 12.33 AMby schnui
You look gorgeous in your formal dress and well done on making it so beautifully.
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May 2, 2012, 12.53 AMby swedishstyckning
Thanks so much! It was crazy fun. :)
May 2, 2012, 12.10 AMby sophienissirios
This is a very pretty dress. So cute :-) Great pictures as well :-)
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May 2, 2012, 12.53 AMby swedishstyckning
Thanks so much! I love vintage patterns, so this really appealed to my since of style.