I finally managed to photograph the dress I made for my friend’s wedding. I didn’t post any pictures from that day because I wanted to be fully present, enjoy the moment, and catch up with my high school friends.
The wedding itself was absolutely wonderful, and I wish Ania & Adam a lifetime of happiness together. We all went to the same high school, and they’ve been a couple for ten years now how amazing is that? I’m so, so happy for you both.
Let’s talk about the dress now!
I ordered the fabric about three weeks before the wedding from an online shop. I wanted to use a golden crepe fabric, but when it arrived, it was darker than I expected, so I had to return it and order a different shade. I was honestly quite stressed that the new one might arrive late or go out of stock, but luckily it came exactly two weeks before the wedding just in time to make the dress.
Below, you can see a few photos of the process: the sketch, fabric, pattern development, cut pieces, and the finished dress on the mannequin.
I love wearing crepe fabric, but I really don’t enjoy working with it. After making so many garments, I can definitely say that cutting and sewing linen is much easier and more pleasant. Still, nothing compares to how beautifully crepe drapes it’s so soft, flowy, and elegant once finished.
What are your favorite onlinestores to purchase your fabric?
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I like Minerva Crafts as they have videos for most of their fabric which is great for online shopping and I also buy fabrics from Abakhan xx
This dress is gorgeous. Could you make a pattern of it.
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Thank you :), unfortunately, I’m not planning on making a pattern for this dress.