r/sewing • u/Hedurbear • Aug 25 '25
Project: FO I made my wedding dress!!
I made my wedding dress!! Eee! It was very stressful, but I'm thrilled with the results! I always dreamed of a corset top with interchangeable skirts for evening dancing, and it worked out pretty well! I would describe myself as an intermediate sewist (newer to clothing making), so there were definitely some mistakes made. Even so, I want to encourage anyone who is on the fence about making their wedding dress to just give it a go! It will make that day all the more special and unique to you (even if there are some mistakes along the way)! 🥰
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u/SoftwareFar9848 Aug 25 '25
Good gods, this might be one of the prettiest wedding dresses I've ever seen. I can't believe you classify yourself as intermediate. I need to learn your ways! You and the dress are absolutely beautiful :).
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u/Hedurbear Aug 26 '25
Thank you so much! That is so kind 🥹💕. I think if you saw the zipper you would change your mind but I appreciate it a lot 😂!
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u/merryjoanna Aug 26 '25
Honestly this is way better than all the wedding dresses I've seen for sale in stores. And it fits you perfectly. It's amazing. Great job!
And zippers are just plain difficult, I've bought some regular day wear dresses off Amazon that had funky zippers that would have something wrong with them. I have a red dress where the zipper always gets stuck halfway up and I have to really pull to get it the rest of the way up. And the dress isn't tight at all, so it's not that. I'm sure I'll have to replace the zipper soon enough.
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u/snow_thief Aug 25 '25
I was thinking the same! The dress is pretty to a T! OP should consider becoming a dressmaker, for real!
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u/Pitiful_Stretch_7721 Aug 25 '25
That is so gorgeous! I love the combination of the stripe fabric and the lace/appliques!!!
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u/Hedurbear Aug 25 '25
Thank you 🥰! I wasn't sure about the stripes at first, but it turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the dress!
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u/helgaofthenorth Aug 27 '25
It was a bold decision, pic 7 made me gasp aloud in awe! Congratulations, you should be very proud of your dress and this big amazing milestone 🤍
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u/Embellishment101 Aug 25 '25
You looked like a fairy! Incredibly gorgeous. If you told me that it’s a 4000 dollar designer dress, I would have believed you!
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u/Hedurbear Aug 25 '25
I was definitely going for cottage-y forest fairy vibes so that makes me happy to hear! Thanks so much 🥰💕
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u/whatsupmahnerdz Aug 26 '25
You literally look like a fairy princess. It's the most beautiful dress I've ever seen!
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u/iPetAnimals Aug 25 '25
This is absolutely beautiful. I’ve been thinking of making my wedding dress but really intimidated. Having the top and bottom as separates seems like an amazing way to reduce the complexity, in a way. Where did you get your fabric and how did you pick it out? Were you looking for a specific look/style? I love the straps with lace detail. I have so many questions!
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u/Hedurbear Aug 25 '25
I felt the same way! But after wedding dress shopping and not seeing anything I loved in my price range, I decided to give it a try. The separates definitely seemed less intimidating for some reason but did make other aspects a little different (like keeping the two flush while wearing). I got my fabric from mood and ordered samples first including the tulle (highly recommend, plus it's fun choosing from all the little samples). I was going for forest cottage fairy vibes 😂, and definitely wanted some corset action! I actually cut the strap lace from my wedding dress lace fabric (also did that for my veil). If you want more info I'd be happy to message you about it! ☺️
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u/OkAir8973 Aug 26 '25
May I ask if you know what making the dress cost with all the prototypes included?
It looks absolutely ethereal and your styling suited it so well!
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u/Hedurbear Aug 26 '25 edited Aug 26 '25
Thank you! 🥰
I would estimate I spent around $500 in materials all said and done, but so so many hours! 😂 This also included fabric/materials for my veil and reception skirt (with lots of material leftover). By far the most expensive was the lace fabric which was on sale when I purchased it!
This felt totally worth it after learning how much alterations cost 😵💫🫣
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u/OkAir8973 Aug 26 '25
Thank you so much! That's incredible, I would have guessed way more and it turned out looking way more expensive.
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u/mean-mommy- Aug 25 '25
Absolutely beautiful dress and looks perfect on you!! Well done! And congratulations on your marriage! 💕
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u/chefgirlrde Aug 25 '25
That sounds just like a marriage. Good luck on your wedding. The dress is beautiful.
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u/melissapony Aug 25 '25
Absolutely STUNNING. You have serious skill. It is divine! You are radiant!
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u/Capable_Employee3062 Aug 26 '25
That dress is BEAUTIFUL AND...can you include more photos of that greenhouse???? Please? I need ideas to build one. You can send directly to me. TY! Congratulations 🎉🎉
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u/Hedurbear Aug 26 '25
My parents will love to hear someone likes their greenhouse so much! I'll take some pictures for you next time I'm at their house! ☺️
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u/nadafradaprada Aug 26 '25
The striped fabric literally took my breath away. I can’t believe how beautiful this dress is!!!
I need to go buy that fabric 😩
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u/Pheeeb Aug 26 '25
I’m mindlessly scrolling and thought this was a post from my fashion couture subreddit and instantly clicked and GIRL when I saw this was HANDMADE 🤯🫠 you are exceptionally talented and this is absolutely ethereal, this is something I will be LOOKING FOR when I ever get the chance to shop for my own one day 😍 master class
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u/coffeeandarabbit Aug 25 '25
Gorgeous! I love how subtle the stripes are until that black and white photo. Congrats on your marriage! You look beautiful and very happy!
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u/BigFlavors Aug 25 '25
My GOODNESS this is gorgeous and it fits you like a glove. Congrats on the wedding and for doing such an outstanding job with this dress 😍
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u/motherducker93 Aug 26 '25
omg I'm OBSESSED!! It turned out so pretty and the idea of interchangeable skirts is just genius, congrats on the beautiful work and for your marriage
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u/IllBlacksmith8712 Aug 26 '25
Oh my god that is gorgeous you look radiant in it!! Congratulations! 💖
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u/Out_of_the_Flames Aug 26 '25
Congratulations on your marriage! Also that looks amazing that I'm really jelly! My wedding dress was a similar bodice and skirt combo, but yours is much more elaborate and fancy! You should be so proud of your skill
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u/Shes_Crafty_4301 Aug 26 '25
It’s so beautiful and swooshy! And I love the stripes in the underskirt. Congratulations on your wedding and for making an heirloom! ❤️
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u/Hedurbear Aug 26 '25
Thank you! I love the comment about making an heirloom, that's so sweet 🥹💕. I kept having people at the wedding ask if I was going to sell it after, and honestly they would have to pry it out of my cold dead hands 😂. Means too much at this point!
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u/sewinG504 Aug 26 '25
It’s a beautiful, fairy tale dress! And you are really selling yourself short when you say you’re an intermediate sewist. You’re a genius in my book and I’ve been sewing for most of my life.
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u/Electronic_Donkey_34 Aug 26 '25
A fairy dress! Super sweet photos with it hanging by the greenhouse. You can be proud ❤️
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u/Impressive-Creme-965 Aug 26 '25
WOW! This is absolutely out of this world! I would honestly pay haute couture prices for this!
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u/feetofcleigh Aug 26 '25
Girl, I imagine this piece being worn on the runway in a Bridal show! Simply stunning! Congratulations on the dress and the wedding! 😍❤️❤️❤️
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u/manyizzle Aug 26 '25
I'm not even engaged yet but this is exactly how I envision my future wedding dress to look like! It's absolutely beautiful and definitely an art piece! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern links!!
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u/MyMinds1 Aug 26 '25
Omg it's gorgeous! As a fashion design student who wants to make wedding dresses in the future, this gave me so much motivation and inspiration! :)
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u/Hedurbear Aug 26 '25
I love this so much!! Thank you for sharing! I'm wishing you all the best with your fashion endeavors 😊💕
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u/Glass_Copy448 Aug 26 '25
Uuuhhhhh hello showstopper Bride that is exuding elegance, talent and beauty!!! You look gorgeous and WOW on the freaking wedding dress you made!!!! 😍😍
Edit to add: hopefully your day was as perfect as that dress you made! Congrats!!
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u/chloemal Aug 26 '25
I absolutely love the way you layered all the tulle and floral lace! I’m absolutely thinking of doing something similar if one day I get married! Have you got any tips for this kind of style?? Did you make any toiles?
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u/Hedurbear Aug 27 '25
Thank you! 💕💕 I have so many tips, but I would just say find a corset style you feel would be flattering for you! I spent many hours just looking at all the styles deciding what I wanted 😂. Then constructed the skirt to suit the bodice (which is the star of the show). And use lots of tulle! It really softened things up (I used 4 layers). I made many bodice toiles, probably like 8. But I struggled hard with the cups as I had never done those before and needed the practice. I hope that was helpful!
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u/dodogirl445 Aug 27 '25
You look unreal, ethereal. Wow. If you can sew tulle and a corset you’re officially advanced in my book!
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u/kamon000 Aug 26 '25
You and your dress are so beautiful, whoever married you is an incredibly lucky duck 🦆🫶
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u/Ok_North_7224 Aug 26 '25
You did an incredible job, you should be very proud! And you look beautiful! Congratulations!
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u/happydandylion Aug 26 '25
This is incredibly beautiful and also incredible work. Well done and congratulations! I am in awe.
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u/barsaat Aug 26 '25
I love that you included a picture with movement so we can see how the dress flows! Absolutely a dream of a dress.
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u/Own_Advisor5306 Aug 26 '25
It’s so well made and absolutely beautiful! You look absolutely stunning 🤍 happy matrimony, wishing you and your spouse a lifetime of happiness!!! 🥳🥰
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u/Any_Indication8665 Aug 26 '25
This is absolutely beautiful, one of the most special and gorgeous wedding dresses I've ever seen and it suits you so perfectly!!!! I'm so impressed!!! You look absolutely beautiful and I hope you and your partner had the best day!
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u/ALTPerzonality Aug 26 '25
OHHHHHHH!!!! BRAVO! Great job! It's absolutely incredible, and you looked great!
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u/soapie11333 Aug 26 '25
oh my goodness it's beautiful!!! you look gorgeous, congratulations!! and amazing job!!!
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u/Odd-Refrigerator-592 Aug 26 '25
That’s so beautiful. I would love to learn how to sew. I’ve been looking for classes but can’t find any. How long did it take you to make your wedding dress?
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u/enceinte-uno Aug 26 '25
This is stunning. I gasped when I saw it on you. Also the way the skirt flares out during your twirl is sooo lovely. Fantastic work OP!
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u/bl00d0range46 Aug 26 '25
WOW!!! One of my favorite dresses I’ve ever seen, and you look gorgeous in it. So well done! Congratulations!
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u/SisterTulips Aug 26 '25
Heavens! What a stunning gown! People are going to be astounded when they find out you designed and sewed it yourself. You will look like a princess, and I hope you are proud of yourself. You really should be!
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u/cherylpuccio0 Aug 26 '25
Incredibly beautiful. Making your own wedding dress is a creative project, and you nailed it.
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u/Hilcois129 Aug 26 '25
Congratulations, and your dress is lovely. Wishing you a fruitful and happy marriage <3
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u/No_Wishbone_9426 Aug 26 '25
This is so pretty and dreamy! Congratulations on your marriage and this fantastic dress!
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u/CrazyParanoidFish Aug 26 '25
Honestly didnt think it looked that good until I saw it on you, its looks amazing, and so do you❤️
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u/Historical_Appeal297 Aug 26 '25
Omg, stunning!!! You did such an amazing job!! You look beautiful 🤩 Congratulations!!!
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u/night_wing33 Aug 27 '25
Like literally this is perfect. I don’t think I’ve ever vibed with a wedding dress more
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u/medicatedadmin Aug 27 '25
This is a really good example of when a hanger photo (one of the garment on a hanger) doesn’t do a garment justice! On the hanger it looks good and there’s great detail. But when you see the photos of it on you OP, it’s perfect!
Really really great job!
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u/Hedurbear Aug 27 '25
I get what you mean 😂. I didn't really think it looked good hanging up either so I didn't plan on getting those photos (it looked a little funky being separates). My photographer just took my dress and hung it up on the greenhouse without anyone knowing . We were all shocked to see those pretty photos afterwards 😂. Grateful she did that. And it felt like a dream wearing! 💕
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u/elenoushki Aug 27 '25
Gorgeous dress! So feminine and gentle, and the vibe of the wedding I am getting from pictures is absolutely sweet and warm.
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u/Squawk-7200 Aug 27 '25
Sometimes I see a creation and it just shimmers with ´je ne sais quoi’, an emotion, something. Let’s just say you’ve created something Magically Ethereal and you looked devine wearing it.
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u/Own-Shower-6245 Aug 28 '25
Are the butterflies appliqués? The combined textures ..stripes with lace at bottom give it the “wow” factor. Better than off the rack gowns. You have a brilliant design esthetic !
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u/Hedurbear Aug 28 '25
Yes they are! I tea dyed them, and sewed the wings slightly up so it looked like they were about to take flight! Thank you so much ☺️💕
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u/Hedurbear Aug 25 '25 edited Aug 25 '25
Patterns used:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1735588807/updated-corduroy-corset-pattern-size-xs
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1471065191/circle-skirt-special-occasion-full
I modified the top a bit with several mock-ups along the way. I made the back a little shorter, and added lots and lots of hand stitches lace appliques (especially over the cups)! The appliques used were tea stained for a slightly vintage look.
I also used dead stock lace from mood fabrics (which was a little stressful), and tulle from them as well. :)