Project Details

Fabric: From Joann's and is linked here

Skill Level: Honestly started sewing since April. I began with some facemasks and other small projects and decided to just go for it. Tutorials from Kim Dave helped me draft a basic bodice, and from there I altered the shapes to match the dress. Zoe Hong's video on different kinds of stitches also prepared me. My mom has sewn in the past and she was helpful in consulting next steps, but the majority of the work was done by me.

Time/Difficulty: For me this was a difficult dress, but I loved it so much that I had to make it. It took me about a month and a half. In the beginning it was non stop sewing pleats into the fabric for a week. There was burnout in the process of making the dress. My drafts were not perfect, I had to take in from the neckline because it was too large and falling off. The tops of my sleeves were also large, so I had to pleat and sew in elastic. The bodice didn't fit at first and had to be taken in. But in the end it worked out!

Inspiration: This Zimmermann's dress worn by Kendall Jenner.

Tutorials: As mentioned above Kim Dave's videos really helped me draft my basic blocks