I got married earlier this year in March. I decided to make my own wedding dress, it was something I’d always wanted to do (plus it meant I could have the dress of my dreams at a relatively low cost).
My husband & I had our ceremony & reception at an old mansion in Melbourne, Australia. To fit in with the more traditional surroundings I went with a vintage inspired gown. I had always loved Grace Kelly’s gown & so when I saw Vogue Pattern V2979, I knew I what I wanted to make.
March in Melbourne can be very hot (40C) so I decided to make the short sleeved version. For the lace I picked a very light embroidered tulle. The rest of the dress was made in silk dupioni, (I wore a hoop skirt underneath to get the skirt to sit out nicely). I made a number of alterations, I moved the buttons to the rear of the dress, moved the front seam lines outwards slightly & then finally I replaced the lace underlining with a corset. Here are the pictures of the finished product, (these were taken by my photographer, you can visit their website here, I couldn’t have been happier with them).
Mum stitching the sash in place before the ceremony;
The view from behind;
Detail of the lace scallop;
Last, but not least, my favourite photo of all (the ‘Gone With The Wind shot’). The skirt has been bustled in this picture.
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orchidsinmay – who has written 9 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
Hi! My name is Steph, during the day I'm a mechanical engineer, but one of my favourite hobbies is sewing. I've been sewing for about 6 or so years now & I spend most of my spare time sewing. The things I enjoy making the most are probably the most frivolous things, pretty dresses & evening gowns, but there are some practical things that I enjoy making, like tailored jackets. Lately I've really been enjoying learning about vintage techniques & couture techniques, & applying them in what I make. I also keep a blog, you can find it here: orchidsinmay.com
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Just beautiful…
Miss P
xxx
Gorgeous dress. So elegant, and a belated congratulations!
- Evie
Amazing. That dress is perfect, gorgeous, and you did a marvelous job. Congrats!!
Exceptional, beautiful dress!
lovely! i've had this pattern in my stash forever…i'm already married, but it's so pretty i had to buy it.
Congratulations. The dress is STUNNING and your wedding photos are grand. Many congratulations!
I am very impressed! How long did it take you to make it?
Thanks for all your lovely comments.
@unfinishedprojectparty:
I'm not sure exactly how long it took. I made the muslin in a week after work. Then I made the actual dress over my Christmas break. It probably took about 40 hours during my break, & then I had all the finishing details, sewing on buttons etc…
That is just stunning. What an amazing dress.
You look stunning and your gown is a timeless masterpiece! Congratulations and thank you for sharing pics of your special day.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! I am in awe of your talent – and you were a stunning bride!
Nicely done!!! It is so special to be able to make your own wedding dress! Very few people nowadays can say that. I know you will probably keep it as an heirloom to pass down in your family. If you should… make sure you preserve it to keep it from yellowing or deteriorating over the years.
Wow. Your dress is absolutely gorgeous and you were a stunning bride! Congratulations!
Congratulations! The dress is perfect and you looked amazing in it! What wonderful photos too:)