Many people in my life have recently gotten engaged, which means there are numerous upcoming bridal showers and weddings. Consequently, I needed to create several dresses this year.
Naturally, I took this opportunity to design and wear elegant dresses and gowns. The inspiration for this dress came from a Monique L'Huiller gown that I fell in love with. Remarkably, it cost me less than $100 for all the materials, and I completed it in approximately 10 hours.
For some reason, the past few times I've started working on projects, I can't stop until I've finished. So, I began crafting this gown around 3 PM in the afternoon and didn't wrap it up until around 1 AM. The effort was worthwhile because I'm thrilled with the final product.
This project involved the largest amount of fabric I've ever sewn with. The skirt comprised approximately six yards of champagne-colored satin and an additional six yards of black georgette layered on top. The bodice consisted of approximately one yard each of satin and georgette.
To create the skirt, I first sewed the hems of each fabric and then stitched them together. It was a bit challenging since the georgette was longer than the satin, but I managed to align them before attaching them to the waistband.
The bodice, in essence, was a tube. I sewed a tube that fit around my body, gathered the top around my bust for an appealing cinched effect, and adjusted the sides until it fit well. Then, I cut down the back with my cutting shears.
As someone who dislikes zippers but loves corset tops, I decided to implement a lace-up back. I sewed the georgette into tubes and attached them to the opening in the back. I used satin black ribbon to tie up the back, adding a playful touch to the design.
With the corset back in place, I connected the bottom of the bodice to the waistband and skirt to complete my dress. After a good steaming, I enjoyed lounging around my house in it, feeling like a princess.
I completed this dress at the beginning of my winter break; I honestly don't think I could have managed it in my college dorm. My sewing project took up two entire rooms in my house due to the substantial amount of fabric involved.
Although the wedding isn't until mid-December, it's reassuring to know that I no longer need to worry about finding a dress for the occasion. This has relieved a weight from my shoulders and provided me with more time to dedicate to other sewing projects.
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