Thank you! It was important to me to show the highs and the lows and not just a curated, positive version of the project. I'm glad you appreciated that detail!
A few years ago I made the dress I wore to my wedding. (I hesitate to call it a 'wedding dress' as it was really much more simple than that.) I started with a pattern, but in the end I ran into so much fitting trouble that I basically ended up self-drafting the entire thing. Luckily for me, I was using relatively inexpensive broderie anglaise and white linen, but it was still a super stressful time! I can only imagine the pressure and panic you must have been going through throughout this process. I'm so happy that you were able to pull it all together in the end. You must be so proud of yourself! And I'm sure you were the most beautiful bride.💙
I'm a new subscriber so please forgive me if you've mentioned this in earlier videos... where/ how have you learned to sew so good? I can't imagine the amount of patience and skill and precision this process required, and you seem so so so skilled! Really inspiring 🤩
What praise! Thank you 😊 I'm mostly self-taught, but I've taken a few online videos (pre-recorded classes by Sew Over It and Closet Core Patterns, then some on Craftsy a long time ago), and I watch a lot of sewing videos on UA-cam! The last resource is my main reason for creating videos of my own - I want to give back to the community 💛
Your dedication is inspiring! I’m so glad you decided not to add any extra details, it was absolutely perfect without the flowers. The tulle speaks for itself, pure elegance!
I so related to the stress you were experiencing at this stage of the process, as I just went through a MUCH lower stakes version of it making my dress for the Dressmakers' Ball held in Leicester this past weekend. I can only imagine how much more stressful it was for you with your wedding looming; you did incredibly well keeping it together to finish the dress so beautifully. The part about everything taking so much longer than anticipating is soooo relatable, as was your disappointment when the fit hadn't initially turned out as well as you'd hoped. Your troubleshooting went so well though and you really nailed it. You perfectly captured the part of the sewing process I like to refer to as the Valley of Despair, but then we also got to see you emerging triumphant on the other side!
Oh my goodness! It was such a dainty endeavour! I would have completely lost it ans cried in rage…. Well done for sticking to it (well you didn’t have much choice, Did you) I hope you had a proper rest after the wedding and I also hope this work of art you did sits gloriously in the middle of your living room 😂 anyway, I love it, I love the back detail and that tule looks so soft and airy ❤
Thank you so much! And yes, after the wedding this dress hung in our living room as a masterpiece to be admired until I started to worry about dust 😂 I'll be putting it back on to film the detail for the next video and I'm excited to have it out again!
You did a wonderful job on your dress. I know how stressful it can be. Im currently working on my wedding dress, and it can be a nightmare at times. I love how honest you were with yourself throughout the whole process, especially during the most stressful parts. I really enjoyed watching your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind comment and I'm so glad that you've enjoyed this series! It was important to me to be honest about the process of sewing a wedding dress and I hope it helps you get through the tougher moments as well. I wish you the best of luck with yours!
It looks amazing I've been doing my daughters prom dress well in this case the top and skirts are separate and I've added some eyelets for lacing the top of the skirt and the top is also going to be lace up as that way of her weight changes it will still fit her xx hook n eye was an option but in the end I went for lace up
OMG we can actually see a good deal of your stress in the video and of disappointment during the try on. With an outside eye, I thought wow the dress is gorgeous on you. To me it was already perfection! But of course if you didn't feel comfortable I understand that you felt the need to alter some things! So determined! 👏
Thank you! I was tempted to leave it as is, but the zipper stopped zipping up past the waist seam 😅 and I'm very glad I was able to figure out the fit in time!
Oh dear, you were so brave to sew this project all by yourself. I would not have the guts to do that. I could tell that you were upset at times. I imagine it was quite overwhelming when its not going exactly as planned.
We've all felt that grip of horror, when all the work and preparation should've paid off ..but the result isn't working and a deadline looms. I hope you take pride in how methodically you persisted with solutions, even you probably wanted to give up. It should be a confidence building experience for all your life, not just with sewing. You were resilient in the face of enormous stress. Congratulations.
May i ask how you cut out the tulle? Double circle skirt or something else with gathering? I can see the gathering but not if panels are sewn together or if there are no seams only the attachment to the bodice with gaps between each wedge of tulle, cant quite figure it out, would love to know please.
Hello, I followed a pattern created for me by the made-to-measure wedding dress designer Camille de Saint Léger, but I think it's more of a half circle shape in the front, in between a half and a quarter circle in the back, gathering at the waist all around, and only side seams (one on each side). I hope that helps!
To make this skirt I used 3.5 meters of fabric per layer (there are 7 layers of tulle total in mine) and you'll need to find fabrics that are 3 meters wide to avoid center front and center back seams. I hope that helps!
I can't wait to see the finished gown. Your patience and perseverance is amazing. It looks absolutely beautiful and the back is stunning on you.
Thank you so much!
My heart broke for you a bit when you realised the bodice didn’t fit. But when you got it done, absolutely gorgeous
Thank you so much!
I am so glad you told us everything, including the cost of mistakes. It's so important to be real about it. It happens. AMAZING job.
Thank you! It was important to me to show the highs and the lows and not just a curated, positive version of the project. I'm glad you appreciated that detail!
I was devastated for you when you first tried on the dress. Your dress look amazing and I can't wait to see Part 5.
A few years ago I made the dress I wore to my wedding. (I hesitate to call it a 'wedding dress' as it was really much more simple than that.) I started with a pattern, but in the end I ran into so much fitting trouble that I basically ended up self-drafting the entire thing. Luckily for me, I was using relatively inexpensive broderie anglaise and white linen, but it was still a super stressful time! I can only imagine the pressure and panic you must have been going through throughout this process. I'm so happy that you were able to pull it all together in the end. You must be so proud of yourself! And I'm sure you were the most beautiful bride.💙
Thank you! And oh wow, that does sound very stressful! I'm glad you were able to figure out your dress for the big day too 😊
I'm a new subscriber so please forgive me if you've mentioned this in earlier videos... where/ how have you learned to sew so good? I can't imagine the amount of patience and skill and precision this process required, and you seem so so so skilled! Really inspiring 🤩
What praise! Thank you 😊 I'm mostly self-taught, but I've taken a few online videos (pre-recorded classes by Sew Over It and Closet Core Patterns, then some on Craftsy a long time ago), and I watch a lot of sewing videos on UA-cam! The last resource is my main reason for creating videos of my own - I want to give back to the community 💛
@@Sarah_Naomi it's well deserved, this praise. 🙂 Thank you for your answer, I will look into these resources.
Your dedication is inspiring! I’m so glad you decided not to add any extra details, it was absolutely perfect without the flowers. The tulle speaks for itself, pure elegance!
Thank you so much Natalie! 😊❤️
absolutely beautiful !
Thank you! 😊
I so related to the stress you were experiencing at this stage of the process, as I just went through a MUCH lower stakes version of it making my dress for the Dressmakers' Ball held in Leicester this past weekend. I can only imagine how much more stressful it was for you with your wedding looming; you did incredibly well keeping it together to finish the dress so beautifully.
The part about everything taking so much longer than anticipating is soooo relatable, as was your disappointment when the fit hadn't initially turned out as well as you'd hoped. Your troubleshooting went so well though and you really nailed it. You perfectly captured the part of the sewing process I like to refer to as the Valley of Despair, but then we also got to see you emerging triumphant on the other side!
Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you had the best time at the Dressmakers' Ball! 😊
Oh my goodness! It was such a dainty endeavour! I would have completely lost it ans cried in rage…. Well done for sticking to it (well you didn’t have much choice, Did you) I hope you had a proper rest after the wedding and I also hope this work of art you did sits gloriously in the middle of your living room 😂 anyway, I love it, I love the back detail and that tule looks so soft and airy ❤
Thank you so much! And yes, after the wedding this dress hung in our living room as a masterpiece to be admired until I started to worry about dust 😂 I'll be putting it back on to film the detail for the next video and I'm excited to have it out again!
Omg I need part 5 to easy my nerves, I hope all went well. Eagerly awaiting the final piece, Congratulations on your marriage
Haha, thank you! Rest assured, this project has a happy ending and the finale is almost ready!
You did a wonderful job on your dress. I know how stressful it can be. Im currently working on my wedding dress, and it can be a nightmare at times. I love how honest you were with yourself throughout the whole process, especially during the most stressful parts. I really enjoyed watching your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind comment and I'm so glad that you've enjoyed this series! It was important to me to be honest about the process of sewing a wedding dress and I hope it helps you get through the tougher moments as well. I wish you the best of luck with yours!
I can't wait to see the finished dress! You have a lot more patience and skill that I'll ever have!
Thank you!
I'm so sad I can't see part 5! Your dress looks amazing at this stage. I'd cry, too, if I had to redo a bunch of steps like that. :(
Thank you! And I am very happy to announce that part 5 comes out tomorrow, Saturday at 9:00 CET!!
It looks amazing I've been doing my daughters prom dress well in this case the top and skirts are separate and I've added some eyelets for lacing the top of the skirt and the top is also going to be lace up as that way of her weight changes it will still fit her xx hook n eye was an option but in the end I went for lace up
Thank you! And a lace up closure for the bodice is an excellent idea! No risk of it cracking or not closing, very clever 😊
Love watching these videos, they’ve been very informative😊
I'm so glad!
OMG we can actually see a good deal of your stress in the video and of disappointment during the try on. With an outside eye, I thought wow the dress is gorgeous on you. To me it was already perfection! But of course if you didn't feel comfortable I understand that you felt the need to alter some things! So determined! 👏
Thank you! I was tempted to leave it as is, but the zipper stopped zipping up past the waist seam 😅 and I'm very glad I was able to figure out the fit in time!
Oh dear, you were so brave to sew this project all by yourself. I would not have the guts to do that. I could tell that you were upset at times. I imagine it was quite overwhelming when its not going exactly as planned.
Yes, this project took twists and turns I did not anticipate at all! Thank you for your kind comment 😊
I really enjoy watching this process. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoy this series!
Is part 5 already up? Can't seem to find it. Love the videos!
Not yet! I’m working very hard on it and I hope to publish it soon! Thank you for your kind comment 😊
We've all felt that grip of horror, when all the work and preparation should've paid off ..but the result isn't working and a deadline looms. I hope you take pride in how methodically you persisted with solutions, even you probably wanted to give up. It should be a confidence building experience for all your life, not just with sewing. You were resilient in the face of enormous stress. Congratulations.
Oh! Thank you so much 😊
You are amazing and your dress is beautiful !
Oh! Thank you 😊
Beautiful !
Thank you!
May i ask how you cut out the tulle? Double circle skirt or something else with gathering? I can see the gathering but not if panels are sewn together or if there are no seams only the attachment to the bodice with gaps between each wedge of tulle, cant quite figure it out, would love to know please.
Hello, I followed a pattern created for me by the made-to-measure wedding dress designer Camille de Saint Léger, but I think it's more of a half circle shape in the front, in between a half and a quarter circle in the back, gathering at the waist all around, and only side seams (one on each side). I hope that helps!
Thank you this helps. Very well done. Very beautiful.
Would you mind telling me how much fabric do I need to sew the skirt? I wanna make one too
To make this skirt I used 3.5 meters of fabric per layer (there are 7 layers of tulle total in mine) and you'll need to find fabrics that are 3 meters wide to avoid center front and center back seams. I hope that helps!
@@Sarah_Naomi thank you
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I want to see the final dress pls 🥹🥹