For a long time now, I have really wanted to make my own dress from scratch. I usually always cut skirts to make them shorter or something like that, but I wanted to make one completely on my own. It's proving it be very hard!
I just recently started, but I haven't finished it. That one of my biggest problems. I always start things, but never actually finish them. So far I have started two bags and this dress. They are all still in the "in progress" stage. I'm determined to finish this one though!
I found a great tutorial for the circle skirt so I have been using that. It's actually so easy to follow, and explains everything very well. This is the link if you are looking to make one: HERE
The top was a little bit harder. I used one of my other dresses as a template, and made a pattern out of it. I didn't account for the seam allowance, so its a lot smaller! I have to go and re-cut that. Hopefully it comes out better next time.
So this is what it looks like so far. I still have to fix the top part, hem the sleeves area, and actually attach the two pieces. I was looking to put some cutouts in the shoulder area. Also there is going to be a zipper in the back, so I have to actually go out and buy that. With any luck it will be finished by the end of the month. I'm giving myself more time in hopes that I will follow through with it.
This is the fabric up close. It looks better than it seems. Anyway wish me luck!
-Violet
I just recently started, but I haven't finished it. That one of my biggest problems. I always start things, but never actually finish them. So far I have started two bags and this dress. They are all still in the "in progress" stage. I'm determined to finish this one though!
I found a great tutorial for the circle skirt so I have been using that. It's actually so easy to follow, and explains everything very well. This is the link if you are looking to make one: HERE
The top was a little bit harder. I used one of my other dresses as a template, and made a pattern out of it. I didn't account for the seam allowance, so its a lot smaller! I have to go and re-cut that. Hopefully it comes out better next time.
So this is what it looks like so far. I still have to fix the top part, hem the sleeves area, and actually attach the two pieces. I was looking to put some cutouts in the shoulder area. Also there is going to be a zipper in the back, so I have to actually go out and buy that. With any luck it will be finished by the end of the month. I'm giving myself more time in hopes that I will follow through with it.
This is the fabric up close. It looks better than it seems. Anyway wish me luck!
-Violet
Soo nice! Good luck! ;)
ReplyDeletethat dress looks fantastic, bro! so impressed!
ReplyDeletecute print, I was making a shirt just then ! hehe
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing it hun!
love from the NANA girls xoxo
so awesome!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this project! Making things from a patterns tricky, my mom tried to teach me how when I was a kid but always ended up finishing my dresses! Putting in collars is the worst!!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great! I really like the colors in the print. It's so summery and fun!
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