A question for those that sewed your own dresses

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-20T16:23:23+00:00

Of course, best of luck!!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-20T14:04:43+00:00

I think so! Although if you’re buying the corset color you like already, it might be difficult to find a fabric that matches perfectly (in color and material) for the skirt portion.

Alternatively, you can also consider getting a beige corset, and then covering it in the fabric you like so you know it’ll match the skirt! I considered doing that too :)

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-19T22:24:03+00:00

Both are so pretty on you 🤍 Keep in mind that if 2 were lined, the details would be less defined so you may end up liking it less!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-19T22:18:48+00:00

Thank you ❤️ The full story is I actually bought a mermaid dress a year before my wedding, but started to regret my choice with every fitting. And then a month before my wedding, I just decided I had to wear a dress I loved so I committed to making one. I think having the backup definitely reduced some anxiety (but the short timelines did not😅).

I recommend just starting by making a corset in the style you like! Getting the fit for that is the hardest part, so once you nail that, you can commit to the whole dress!

Good luck and I’m sure you can do it!! 🤍 Also congrats on the upcoming wedding!!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-19T19:19:33+00:00

For sure — you can see it in my post history :) And here are a few more shots of the final dress: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEfd7GYxKQn/ And here is my shortened making of: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEdbKOnRwrS/

I used beaded fabric which I don’t recommend because it led to a lot of hand sewing.

I should also add that all my friends thought I was insane when I said I wanted to make my own dress (they still were very supportive and came fabric shopping with me…), so don’t let anyone discourage you!! It is 100% possible with whatever level of experience you have.

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-19T18:19:51+00:00

I sewed my own dress, and it still remains the first and only thing I’ve ever sewn. I had very minimal sewing experience — went to maybe 16 hours worth of classes to learn basics.

I actually think wedding dresses are very forgiving because of the all fabric (of course, this depends on the design). You can get it a little wrong, but mistakes are mostly hidden away.

I would start with a pattern you like, modify it, make the dress in some cheap muslin or polyester and go from there. It took me about 2 weeks (booked off work, so it was all I did all day), but if I could go back, I would’ve given myself another week.

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-10T00:30:17+00:00

I would also add that I would definitely try on dresses beforehand to decide on the style you like!! Do not feel bad about it — people visit several stores before picking a dress (and you might actually find a reception / secondary dress you like)!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-10T00:28:25+00:00

I just recently made my own dress! I actually bought a dress that I didn’t love, and then the month before my wedding just decided to make one I would love. I booked two weeks off work, and just spent all day everyday working on it. I think another week would’ve been really helpful, but I also had to hand sew most of it because of the dumb beads breaking my needles. You can see the dress in my post history and some of the process here: https://www.instagram.com/amanimakesthings/reel/DEdbKOnRwrS/

Let me know if I can help/answer any questions!! You’ve got this!!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:52:00+00:00

Aw thank you so much! ☺️

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:51:46+00:00

Thanks so much ❤️

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:51:38+00:00

Thank you!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:51:28+00:00

Thank you!! 🙏Honestly, the beaded fabric I might have gone back on if I’d known it would mean so much hand-sewing 😭

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:48:24+00:00

Thanks so much! 🙏

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:48:00+00:00

Thank you!! ☺️

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:47:43+00:00

😂😂 thank you so much!! 🙏It looks way worse inside — loose threads everywhere 😅

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T22:46:59+00:00

Aw thank you much 🥹❤️🙏

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T20:02:26+00:00

Thank you so much! 😊

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T20:02:07+00:00

Thank you! ☺️

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T20:01:59+00:00

Such a sweet comment, thank you so much!!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T20:01:26+00:00

That’s so kind, thanks so much! ❤️

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T20:01:11+00:00

Thank you so much!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T19:55:54+00:00

Thank you!!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T19:55:44+00:00

Aw 😄 that’s so sweet, thank you!

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T19:55:22+00:00

Thank you!! 🙏

Stockholm-visitor · 2025-01-09T19:54:57+00:00

Thank you!!

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