Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Very inspired by all the lovely 1950s style ball gowns (and less so by the price and quality of wedding dresses I’ve seen), I set out to sew my own wedding dress. It was the best sewing project I’ve ever done!
Based on Vogue Vintage pattern 8645
Material Notes
Fabrics include:
ivory taffeta lining from JoAnn’s. Ivory satin bodice, cummerbund and tulle from Pacific Fabrics. And ivory beaded lace from Fabric Depot in Portland.
Difficulty
Advanced
Related Techniques
Categories
16 Comments Sign in to add a post
Featured
-
BurdaStyle Project of the Week
X-Ray Open Back Dress
Meg made this edgy variation of the Open Back Dress!
-
Pattern of the Week
Asymmetric Jacket
This fitted jacket will keep you warm and stylish on those cool summer nights!
-
Retro Pattern
Blouse and Pant Suit
Dive back into 1956 with this stylish two in one pant suit pattern!
-
Member Project of the Week
Strapless Bustier Dress
Get inspired by printed floral bustier dress with flounce! It is so summery.
-
Editors' Pick
Surfer Girl: 10 New Sewing Patterns
The style is cool and sporty beach wear that can be worn anywhere!
BurdaStyle - Footer
BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here.
Website Help
About BurdaStyle
© 2013 BurdaStyle. Inc. All rights reserved. Site by AREA 17
Aug 14, 2011, 11.37 PMby Ellen S
beautiful!
Aug 10, 2011, 04.27 PMby Valerie Gomez
wow, simply gorgeous!
Aug 10, 2011, 11.47 AMby lovetessie
This is so gorgeous!
Im planning to make my dress in a similar style but im looking to do a more ‘poofier’ bottom! :D
Aug 9, 2011, 05.49 PMby Renée Wagemans
wow this is stunning
Aug 8, 2011, 10.15 AMby Lauaaa Night
Love it, and thanks for the step by step photos! brill
Aug 8, 2011, 05.49 AMby blmfld
what an amazing job!!
Aug 7, 2011, 07.33 AMby Ralf Schmitz
what a lovely and wonderfully finished dress. it is such a beautiful piece of work and i admire your finish on it. it looks very very professionally made ! BRAVO!!
Aug 6, 2011, 10.10 PMby momsgotanewhobby
Gorgeous dress & I love how you made it your own. Congrats on your marriage!
Aug 6, 2011, 09.37 PMby bjr99
Beautiful dress! Congratulations on your wedding!!!
Aug 6, 2011, 09.28 PMby flowergirl22
i love all the details you includet and the beading is great////
Aug 6, 2011, 08.20 PMby zingger
Thanks for all the kind feedback! I was a bit daunted by making a bodice with boning, but that was actually one of the most enjoyable parts. Now gathers…that’s another story :)
Aug 6, 2011, 08.06 PMby Dee Durrant
Congratulations on your wedding and creating a beautiful dress – you looked stunning.
Aug 6, 2011, 04.24 PMby ginasophia
beautiful work! that pattern is kick butt awesome
Aug 6, 2011, 02.31 PMby redslippers
you look beautiful!! congratulations on your wedding and fantastic dress. i really appreciate the process photos.
Aug 6, 2011, 01.36 PMby cuada
You did an amazing job- i think it makes it so more special when you make your own dress.
Aug 6, 2011, 11.23 AMby Tianan
Wow, that looks amazing!