A Wedding Dress (Lots of Pictures)

Boy F and Girl K are MARRIED!  OMG! We are so excited!  We love Girl K and think that if she can put up with Boy F, WELCOME to the Family!  

The Newest Mr & Mrs P!

Girl K asked if I would make her wedding dress............of course I would!

This is the inspiration photos she had.  She chose the fabric.  A mesh knit with variegated scattered pearls.  She is going to be a beautiful bride!

Inspiration Photo #1

Inspiration Photo #2

Inspiration Photo Back

Girl K requested that the front v be higher for modesty and have a full coverage back.  I had to make a few muslins for fitting and designs prior to making the dress.  Using leftover/scrap fabrics for the muslins likely scared her.  The muslin dresses were UGLY!  

Muslin #1

Muslin Side View

Muslin #2 Waistband

Muslin #2

Butterick 5282 was a choice for the bodice front because the two previous muslin versions wasn't working with the raised v in the front. 

Butterick 5282

Muslin #3 is getting uglier!  But I'm trying to use fabric similar to the finished fabric that I found in my stash that I could use.

Muslin #3

Muslin #3

Then some fabric dilemma!  Lining fabric was a bit tricky to make the mesh knit overlay look great.  But Dear Hubby helped with decision making since I was over thinking.

So many shades of white knit!

Knit lining

Moving along finally, I sewed slow.  Really, really. slow.  Making sure I wasn't tired and thinking each step through.  

Bodice start

Bodice coming along

An entire day dedicated to waistband making

Bodice & waistband together

Lady K's sleeve choice was a beautiful one.  Unlined, elastic wrist and full.

Sleeve

Another sleeve

At first Lady K wasn't sure she wanted a train but I suggested at least a small one so she didn't feel like her dress was more prom like.  She was happy with the train choice!

Skirt back with train

Skirt attached to bodice

Back view with train

Lady K came probably 6-8 times for try ons.  I think her smile says A LOT! 

Lady K!

Back View

Ohhhh, the sleeves!

I did a tiny rolled hem on the skirt hem & train.  The last step.... I was nervous!

Train

Rolled hem finish

I made two different types of bustle for the train.  A two loop & button bustle at the base of the zipper but am unsure if the weight of the train will pull the dress backward on her.  The mesh pearl fabric is heavy!  I also added a finger loop at the tip of the train so she can hold it in her hand.  Her choice.

Train bustled

I am finished!

I am emotionally exhausted from being my own worst critic.  Lady K was a wonderful Bride.  Always thankful and not overly concerned about every minor detail.  Left it all up to me.  I've sewn 2 wedding dresses my whole life and all within the past 7 months.  I do not think this will be my new hobby!

I will post professional pictures as soon as we receive them.

Happy Sewing!

Bonnie