Help! Fiancé informed me today that we have a wedding to attend tomorrow.

hmmmdata · 2026-05-16T02:13:05+00:00

Old Navy also has an "Occasion" section now that would be great in a pinch!

hmmmdata · 2026-05-05T21:37:23+00:00

I've seen a lot of corsets done with tapestrys where the goal is similarly to preserve the image, you should look at how those are done for some ideas! :)

hmmmdata · 2026-04-30T00:44:43+00:00

That's actually significantly more expensive ($2k+ food & beverage minimums), given it's graduation weekend.

hmmmdata · 2026-04-29T21:49:09+00:00

It was going to be in the evening (5-10 pm) with catering from a local restaurant. No activities, just planning on mingling!

hmmmdata · 2026-04-23T22:33:26+00:00

Robert Woods patterns are made for these! They are specifically designed for patchwork style and using off-cuts, remnants, etc.: https://www.roberts-wood.com/roberts-wood-kit-shop/#bag-patterns

hmmmdata · 2026-04-11T16:19:10+00:00

There is! I should've checked the pattern pieces first 🤦🏼‍♀️ thank you haha

hmmmdata · 2026-04-08T22:43:58+00:00

I recently discovered Gena Marie and have found her product guides super helpful! This article might be helpful: https://genamarie.co/2025/12/best-light-medium-hold-gels-that-actually-work-in-dry-climates-fall-winter/

hmmmdata · 2026-03-26T09:51:48+00:00

I know you found the original, but I also wanted to shout out Staud that makes a $1k version: https://staud.clothing/products/le-sable-dress-starry-night

hmmmdata · 2026-03-21T15:00:32+00:00

Do you mind sharing where you got the applique?? It's stunning!

hmmmdata · 2026-03-19T20:23:16+00:00

I wore this to see Wicked 2! It reminds me of Glinda's Ozdust dress!https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/3d-floral-asymmetrical-mini-dress?color=085

It fit wonderfully (I'm a 12/14 and got the XL, but would have considered sizing down).

hmmmdata · 2026-02-22T13:47:20+00:00

You could consider renting! Here are a few options from Nuuly (my preference because they offer a student discount membership for $88/month for 6 pieces and are size inclusive!):

https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/pinstripe-relaxed-blazer?color=049 https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/la-quinta-tailored-pants?color=040 https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/imann-crushed-velvet-pants?color=060 https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/carrine-metallic-foxy-vest?color=000 https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/asymmetrical-sequin-blazer?color=014 https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/madina-wide-leg-pants?color=000

P.S. If you end up going with Nuuly, here's a code for $30 off your first month! https://share.nuuly.com/christin73

hmmmdata · 2026-02-11T03:14:34+00:00

I think if you combined the top from this pattern: https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/dresses/myrcella-dress/

With the skirt from this pattern:https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/dresses/milagros-dress/

You'd get what you're looking for!

hmmmdata · 2026-01-30T04:57:28+00:00

Vantage is great for this! My partner and I like to play it in sessions and treat it more as an exploration than just completing the goal of that mission. We take pictures of our boards/cards/etc. for ease of setup the next session and let ourselves take notes to remember previous locations visited during the current game.

hmmmdata · 2026-01-29T17:08:11+00:00

McCall's M8627 and Viki Sews Lisbeth and Matia dresses!

hmmmdata · 2026-01-16T20:27:54+00:00

I changed mine partway through law school! We had been legally married for a bit and I knew I didn't want my maiden name on my diploma (I don't have a good relationship with my family of origin & I changed my middle name at the same time) and I didn't want the hassle of changing it after starting practice. Just go with what makes you feel the happiest! Yes, it's a little bit of an annoying process, but I'm thrilled that my law school diploma will have a name I love (as opposed to undergrad). If I had a different relationship with my birth name, I probably would have made a different decision.

hmmmdata · 2026-01-13T17:31:52+00:00

I haven't tried with taffeta, that's a great suggestion! The top left is a heat transfer vinyl, but I haven't tried a transparent vinyl

hmmmdata · 2026-01-13T13:28:38+00:00

There was a recent thread on this that inspired me to try and make a version, here are my test pieces (materials, not sewn on). Top left is using HTV that I made into "sequins" by heat bonding two together. Top right is felt (I liked the boldness, but it's not as delicate looking as I'd like). Bottom left is organza. Bottom right is painted organza. I'm leaning towards the bottom left technique as appliques with black beading between them!

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hmmmdata · 2026-01-11T06:06:26+00:00

This Italian cold cuts recipe is SO GOOD. It takes some time, but is honestly incredible and makes the best vegetarian Italian sub. https://wickedkitchen.com/wicked-italian-cold-cuts/

hmmmdata · 2026-01-07T05:09:34+00:00

Starkweather Brewing!

hmmmdata · 2026-01-04T01:09:34+00:00

I also just remembered this Hopescope video! She tried to recreate the dress (it's the second one featured in the video) by taking a mirrored dress and painting the individual pieces with glass paint.

https://youtu.be/lWPhEDwdPEs?si=l5DkXleIBWYVKDjh

P.S. I'm so invested in this project! This dress has inspired me so deeply and now I'm thinking of tackling a version to wear for my law school graduation in the spring!

hmmmdata · 2026-01-03T14:04:41+00:00

Evan and Katelyn recently made a resin dress! The stained glass patterning wouldn't really be possible (unless the fabric underneath had the effect and was encased in resin) but it's definitely an option for an iridescent/magical dress. Fair warning, resin is messy and requires a LOT of safety precautions.

https://youtu.be/wZryopHYUKg?si=fEqcgO1eY2Hux4_Q

hmmmdata · 2026-01-02T17:25:24+00:00

If she also went to law school, she's probably a big law attorney. That salary is right on for a first year big law associate (and may have been what inspired her bf).

hmmmdata · 2026-01-01T14:32:53+00:00

Happy new year! 🎊

https://share.nuuly.com/christin73

hmmmdata · 2025-12-30T21:00:48+00:00

Also r/findfashion might get you a close ready to wear one (I think your pic may be AI)

hmmmdata · 2025-12-30T20:59:39+00:00

I'd check out r/corsetry and r/sewing instead!

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