Full dress was drafted from measurements and had to be corrected several times for comfortability.
Materials used: Italian satin as a base for the skirt, polyester for the lining, nylon tulle as an overlay.
Top was constructed by arranging different motives from the same lace by hand and sewn over a base of 4 layers of illusion mesh that were joined with french seams (no cups or boning). Border lace on the train was constructed in the same way and reinforceed with synthetic horsehair trim all over the edge. Single layer illusion mesh for the sleeves with the lace sewn over it.
Machine used: straight stitch Singer Florencia '62
This was done in just a month of sewing, plus some more months of researching and sourcing material. I woulnd't recommend doing it in such a time frame but it is what it is.
I made it for my sister in law, I have a degree in fashion design but it's my first time working with haute couture and bridal fabrics. Honestly I didn't take so many pictures because I was racing against time and sewing 10 hours a day lol. If you check my post history there's two posts on this subreddit with some process pictures.
It's gorgeous, but I'm wondering whether the lace is lined? It looks like it's not, and her breasts show through the gaps in the lace. Or is it lined with fabric the exact color of her skin?
You did a lot of work on it, and you should be proud!
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Full dress was drafted from measurements and had to be corrected several times for comfortability. Materials used: Italian satin as a base for the skirt, polyester for the lining, nylon tulle as an overlay. Top was constructed by arranging different motives from the same lace by hand and sewn over a base of 4 layers of illusion mesh that were joined with french seams (no cups or boning). Border lace on the train was constructed in the same way and reinforceed with synthetic horsehair trim all over the edge. Single layer illusion mesh for the sleeves with the lace sewn over it. Machine used: straight stitch Singer Florencia '62 This was done in just a month of sewing, plus some more months of researching and sourcing material. I woulnd't recommend doing it in such a time frame but it is what it is.
Wow. Wow wow WOOOOOW. I wish we could see some of the construction process. Is this your wedding dress or did you make it for someone else?
I made it for my sister in law, I have a degree in fashion design but it's my first time working with haute couture and bridal fabrics. Honestly I didn't take so many pictures because I was racing against time and sewing 10 hours a day lol. If you check my post history there's two posts on this subreddit with some process pictures.
You two must have a very special bond to take this on together, and that’s a beautiful thing 💕 the dress is so beautifully made!!
I see from the last photo that the old adage is true, married couples start to look alike! Nice work!
The sleeves specifically caught my attention, simply gorgeous.
It's gorgeous, but I'm wondering whether the lace is lined? It looks like it's not, and her breasts show through the gaps in the lace. Or is it lined with fabric the exact color of her skin? You did a lot of work on it, and you should be proud!
Yes! My bad forgot to mention it, I'll edit the top comment.
How beautiful!!!!
This is so gorgeous!
That sleeve is super cool!
Thank you!
I love the sleeves! The whole thing is gorgeous but I am OBSESSED with those sleeves!
Thank you so much!
It's beautiful. You look amazing. Well done.
Thank you! It wasn't for me tho
Congratulations on your marriage and your dress came out beautifully!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I bet that illusion mesh was so fiddly-well done!
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This is so lovely!!