Material: 4 yards polyester (feels almost like a taffeta - thin and papery) from Fabrics R Us
Pattern: Bodice from Butterick 5182, self-drafted skirt (120 x 45" rectangle)
Difficulty: Intermediate bodice, easy skirt
Time: ~8 hours over 3 days (had fit issues with bodice) and still need to insert the zipper
Paisley Gown DIY
My favorite part - the drapey effect of the top
Little pleats for the skirt
High back for full coverage
Butterick 5182
Though I loved the sleek look of this, I knew that every midsection bulge would show in this type of silhouette. I also made the "keyhole" in the bodice much smaller in mine.
I'm planning on curling my hair and pulling it into a low side bun a la Carrie Underwood:
via Pinterest
2 more weeks until the event!
Can't wait to see you model it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll definitely post pics here or on IG after the event :)
DeleteLooking forward to see you model it. The dress is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sydney! I'm so excited to see you again soon!
DeleteThat is a beautiful dress! Just curious though, fabric isn't exactly cheap. May i ask roughly how much it costs to make a dress? I'd like to learn to sew my own dresses but I just wonder about the cost (especially since as a newbie, i'm bound to go through lots of fabric).
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Hi Maggie! I hate to give you a "it depends" answer, but there are quite a few factors in pricing. Stores, materials, and dress type are all variables. To give you a ballpark, most of my dresses take 2 yards of fabric and cost about $5 / yard. A zipper is usually around $1.50 so net cost is ~$12 for most dresses I've made.
DeleteFor the gown here, I got an AMAZING deal on the fabric (I think around $2.50/yd) so this cost ~$12 as well. As a newbie, I would recommend starting on a cotton or cotton like fabric. It won't wiggle around on you or slip during sewing / cutting. It's also relatively economical to purchase. Hope this helps!
I like both dresses. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Abby! :) It was fun to make both! It's hard to justify *buying* frivolous items, but much easier to pshaw away *making* frivolous items :D
DeleteI absolutely love this dress! I'm still pretty new to sewing but I'd really like to give a try! :) Do you have any tutorials for a similar skirt?
ReplyDeleteHi Nikele! Thank you for your kind words! You can use this tutorial for something similar http://sewpetitegal.blogspot.com/2013/05/j-crew-inspired-skirt-diy-tutorial.html If you like the maxi length of this one, you can use the dimensions I did - 120 x 45". Hope that helps!
DeleteThank you so much!!
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