Making myself a killer birthday dress | Villanelle's pink dress

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Hi everyone! In this video I’m sharing the process of sewing a dress inspired by Villanelle’s pink dress in the show Killing Eve. I hope you enjoy! Please don’t forget to subscribe for more, and let me know what future videos you’d like to see from me in the comments. More fun projects? Pattern reviews? How-to's? Sewing supplies and organization? Let me know!
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Puff sleeve cap tutorial: • Puff sleeve pattern.
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[@EmilyLightly]

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[@gillianairlie4187]

Good idea to press the fabric before cutting out

[@jenniferroland1244]

Beautiful❣ Next time, with fabric like that, try a french seam. That color is gorgeous also. Love it with the black.

[@TheFutoshikiSolver]

I was thinking the same thing… a French seam would of been lovely

[@katleiz]

Love that we’re both virgos and like vilanelle. That dress looks exquisite on you. You are amazing and you inspire me to continue to learn how to sew.

[@8pointstudio709]

This video popped up on my recommended and I’m glad it did because this style has been in the back of my head for a while. I love the color too

[@alexhawkhead]

LOVE

[@shannonfleming-wood476]

Your dress is stunning! What a beautiful birthday look! I am so impressed

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you so much!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Glorious dress! Such a rich colour. Love the contrast with the under dress.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!

[@izzyregonini3585]

YESSS omgggg I'm always surprised more people don't try to recreate this ICONIC look !!!

[@EmilyLightly]

Right! It's such a good one!

[@sueking6618]

Absolutely love it!! Such fun, so worth the effort!

[@cm4181]

This is AMAZZZING

[@lemonandsunshine]

Absolutely incredible!!!!!

[@anneyoung1011]

Looks amazing,well done.

[@catherineng7188]

This is so prettyyyy❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@belindal9181]

Gorgeous!!!

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Your dress is beautiful. It’s the perfect birthday dress.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! 😊

[@mililanimartin1394]

Such a COOL Birthday Dress🎂Love It!!!!

[@lynnbryant9606]

Absolutely fabulous you did a great job .

[@chicita108]

Wow!!! So gorgeous, Emily! 💗

[@katelivingit9766]

That’s amazing! And you look gorgeous in it 💖

[@janessanm]

Such a fun look! Happy birthday!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! :)

[@littleleahjosephine3426]

Wow this is so cool. I’m sure you had a great birthday in this dress.

[@CreateAndCurate]

Gorgeous dress!

[@heidihein8662]

Brilliant! Love it all, especially the frilly side panels. Well done!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thanks so much!

[@victorialove9104]

This dress is amazing and looks beautiful on you. I hope you did wear it on your birthday. Beautiful color too. Job well done.

[@amdelorey]

Excellent! Happy birthday!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!

[@staceydunne964]

Love it!

[@hildebouter534]

Gorgeous dress!!

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Elinkettu]

This is so so cool! What a great job! I love it with the black dress underneath! Love love it! :D

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you!!

[@mirnajib7037]

Mam the way you talk is so kind 😇
Stay Blessed And Beautiful Pretty Princess

[@melissaproulx6955]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@cm4181]

I would love to see you do a jumpsuit, or a one piece overall thingy? maybe with bodice and puffed sleeve!

[@styledbyMonaNabil]

Very nice end product 💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@CeliaAWhite]

Gorgeous. I never wear dresses but I would wear that.

[@EmilyLightly]

Thank you! 😊

[@leesquee]

Beautiful! Well done, a very different project for you, but looks amazing!

[@EmilyLightly]

Yes, certainly not minimalist haha. Thank you!

[@wolfgangshuman]

Looks great.
I’d love to see a pair of shorts video 🤓

[@isabellawharton-gaffney6518]

Amazing ...

[@mimijasson5870]

Love this!! Can I ask how much fabric you used?

[@fjallravenk]

Hi Emily! how many yards of fabric did you use to make this dress? looking to recreate something similar :)

[@fannyvalentin8634]

🌟

[@neon.neutral]

I'm late to the party here, but I am OBSEESSED with this. You are making me want to make the Georgia Midi with see thru fabric!

[@EmilyLightly]

Oooh that would be lovely I bet!

[@sarahthatcher123]

I would appreciate a video on how you shop and buy fabric via online….how do you know what it will feel like? What weight it is ! How soft it is? ( or not) and exactly what color it is? Returns? I cannot afford to buy fabric and find it is not what I really want…it completely defeats the purpose of making my own clothes to 1) get exactly what I want and 2) to be more sustainable. Thanks.

[@EmilyLightly]

Oh great question! Many online retailers offer swatches for $1-2 so you can test them. It’s also important to find a store you trust. For example I love Blackbird because they provide really detailed descriptions of their fabrics to help me make a decision and I always know I’m getting something high quality from them. Maybe also take a look around your local fabric store to get familiar with different fabric types, weights, feels etc. I’ve never been really unhappy with an order to the point of returning it, but everything goes into my stash anyway so I know it’ll get used eventually even if it’s not perfect for the project I envisioned.