Is this the post you've been waiting for? Thank you so much for reading about the process of making this dress!
The concept: My friend wanted a 1950s style dress. Tea length is what she told me. You can read more about that here. I really wanted to create something for her that made her feel like a princess. It is so important for a girl to feel the most beautiful as she has ever felt, on her wedding day. (I think I succeeded in that.
The process: I created this dress for her using a v-neck bodice, mid drift panel and rouched waist band. The skirt was gathered with bias strip flowers. For each flower, I cut a bias strip, gathered it, pressed it, then formed the flower working concentrically, from the outside in. I pinned the outer shape and sewed down the center of the bias strip on the machine. After the entire skirt was covered, I gathered the skirt and attached it to the waist to finish the dress. After I put the zipper in, I went in and added the few in the back that were near the zipper. I didn't want there to be a seam in the flowers so for those, I had to attach them by hand. Yes, they took a long long time, but very worth it. I would do it again. I really love this dress.
Congrats to the happy couple!
The dress is perfect!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! What a lovely bride and she looks fabulous in your stunning creation!!!
ReplyDeletethis is stunning! I almost didn't use that word when I saw the poster above describe the dress the same way. But it IS stunning. I'm so impressed with the flowers. I LOVE the pink peeking out. All of it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job. My sister was married in the 50's in a tea lenghth dress that my mom made. The beautiful pink tier on your dress does make it tea lenght and is a sweet surprise . I could easily envision the tedious process of creating the flow of flowers. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOmigod, Jessi! It looks amaaaaaaaazing!!!!!! You did such a great job! I hope my comments helped the tiniest bit and I love what you did with it--it really is fantastic, congrats to you as well as the bride!!
ReplyDeleteOh my god this dress is gorgeous! It makes me happy how beautiful this dress :) I absolutely the style and added color. The bride of course makes it even more beautiful...You are so talented!
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