![]() ![]() It took THREE hours of Netflix for me to get it done. At the recommendation of a bridal wear expert, I used lace hem tape and stitched the blindhem by hand. I wish I had used satin for a better drape. I made my pintucked sash out of bridal quality taffeta. I had our veil custom made by Mousebee Couture on etsy and I was thrilled with the results! I also made a floral headpiece to keep with the vintage feel of the dress. I also wanted to make sure I had time to order a veil and shoes when I was done. Starting early also allowed me to order new supplies if something didn’t work out. I make big mistakes when I am tired and did not want to rush any of the steps. Only about 6-7 was actual sewing, but I spent a lot of time researching and taking breaks. I probably spent 25 hours total on this project. I could have taken in the gown a bit more for my oldest, but I left a little ease to accommodate two more months of growth and also to leave more room to adjust for her younger sisters.ĥ. I am very confident in Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop’s size chart, but I did not want to mess this up. I don’t usually make a muslin if I am confident in the size chart of the pattern maker. While my daughter and I are THRILLED with the results, I will also share a few things I wish I had done differently.Ĥ. Read the captioned close-ups below to see how I altered the Very Merry Pattern by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop to get the perfect results from my gown. I also had to rely on advice from friends and Facebook groups for getting the perfect bridal quality finish I was going for with my project. I recommend planning on a lot of hand sewing to avoid damaging older, more fragile fabric. I had almost nothing left over of the original dress when I was done except the lace sleeves and bodice scraps.ģ. Do not be surprised at how much fabric you use. ![]() I had to think outside the box to get the ENTIRE dress (except bodice lining and sash) out of the original gown. I dressed my dress form in the gown for several days so I could plan my project. This was important to me to have my mother’s complete blessing to attempt this. Be totally free and completely detached from the results. What are some tips I would like to share with you if you undertake something similar?ġ. ![]() My grandmother made my mother’s gown out of crepe chine and polyester lace. If you are just joining us, check this post out for details on the original gown and this post out for the pattern inspiration and process I used to update the gown. Welcome to the third and final part of my series on transforming my mother’s wedding gown (which was made by her mother) into a keepsake First Communion gown for my daughters. ![]()
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