Hi guys! I just wanted to share my vintage-inspired wedding dress with you today! I’ve been working on this dress in one way or another for over a year and I’m so excited to finally share it!
I posted about my search for the right pattern here and you We Sew Retro members helped me out so much! A lady traced her pattern and sent it to me so I could make my dress. I could not have done it without the kindness and generosity of the online sewing community and I am so grateful.
(photos by Plum Jam Photography)
The dress is made from silk shantung with a silk organza underlining and China silk lining. I started with the bodice from Advance 8394, graded it up, changed the shape of the neckline, and made the sleeves set-in instead of dolman. I used the circle skirt from Butterick 5748.
Here’s my inspiration dress and the pattern I used:
More info and pictures here on my blog, Mint Green Sewing Machine!
-Melissa
This is absolutely stunning! You did a beautiful job, and it really looks gorgeous on you! Congratulations!
Thank you!
gosh! Absolutely beautiful. so, so pretty ;o)
Thanks!
Awesome! You should be proud. You look like a rock star!
Thanks! But trust me, I have no musical talent, lol.
You look absolutely great! Your dress is lovely and I think you made all the right design choices to make it suit you.
Thanks! Yeah, I’m really happy with how it came out!
Wow! What a wonderful dress. And you look simply radiant in it. Well done. Oh SO gorgeous!
You’re so nice, thank you!
So pretty! You look like a vintage princess, absolutely gorgeous (-:
Thanks!
Just stunning!
Thank you!
You look fabulous in a perfect dress for you. Congratulations on your marriage too!
So beautiful. Be very proud of yourself. BRAG. You did a lovely job. It’s incredible!!
Stunning result! Well done.