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#2

I Made The Dress. I Did That From Scratch With Two Hands

Final score:

315points

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Hera20 4 years ago

i love the slightly blueish tint as well to the dress

11points

#3

Made A Non Conventional Wedding Dress! V9296

Final score:

283points

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Anna McHugh 4 years ago

I absolutely love it - the whole thing, groom's and all!

61points

Making your very own wedding dress you’ve dreamed of is not for faint-hearted brides. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. The sewing fanatic and blogger Charlie, who has done it, warned everyone that “All romance aside, it’s quite a tedious, sometimes boring, sometimes frustrating process.”

It turns out, the actual fun of seeing your dream dress come to reality was nowhere around until 3 months before the big day. “Imagine not having seen yourself in a dress and it’s already 8 weeks before the wedding,” Charlie recollected in her blog.

If you choose the path of DIY-ing your wedding gown, you may have to come to the understanding that you won’t get to see yourself in a dress for way longer than you’d like. And it can be nerve-wracking.

#4

I Fell In Love With A Dress, But It Cost $2,200, So I Decided To Make The Same One Myself. I Used Scotch Tape And A T-Shirt To Make A Mannequin, And Bought 26 Ft Of Silk And Lace. Here’s The Result

Final score:

265points

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Rainbow Panda 4 years ago

xD I thought the first pic was the dress!

204points

#5

I Just Love How My Dress Turned Out

Final score:

263points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

That's really beautiful!! And his tie matches. 👌

57points

#6

I Diyed My Wedding Dress From Olive-Nets

Final score:

255points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Unique and wonderful!

52points

Charlie suggests giving yourself a fair amount of extra time in case something goes wrong. Count all the unexpected breaks, mistakes, and moments you’ll need to slow down and give yourself a moment to think. Imagine facing multiple doubts, like pattern, decor, length, cleavage, texture, etc. and you’ll see that nothing goes according to plan, no matter how well prepared you are.

Another great tip is to “Decide on a design early on and try not to change your mind.” Sticking to what your gut is initially telling you may be key to actually accomplishing your goal.

Also, always think of buying extra fabric even if you’re sure you won’t need it. Miscalculations happen and it’s best to not try and avoid them, but be ready to tackle them with solutions.

#7

My DIY Thrift-Flipped Wedding Dress

Final score:

247points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

That turned out perfect!!!

64points

#8

One Year Ago Today, I Got Wear This Beauty 🥰 It Took Me A Whole Week Of Sewing 12 Hours Per Day To Finish This One, But I Am So Glad I Took On This Challege

Final score:

221points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Stunning. Modern with a hint of retro. I love this.

53points

#9

DIY Wedding Dress

Final score:

208points

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Charlie Kelly 4 years ago

She is stunning and so is the dress !

40points

The last tip from Charlie is to “stop comparing your dress to others once you start on your project.” Not only is it unhelpful, but those thoughts can become really draining, especially if you start thinking someone else’s dress is better than yours.

In the end, it’s not really about the dress, but rather about the commitment you put into creating something as beautiful as your love you are going to marry. And this is the most precious thing you can think of.

#10

I Made My Wedding Dress. I Wanted Something Unique That Would Really Suit Me, And It Turned Out Great

Final score:

206points

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Midget 4 years ago

wow. This is stunning.

40points

#11

'celine' Wedding Gown With Built-In Corset

Final score:

196points

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Joanna Blyther 4 years ago

I think she might of meant devastating as in effective or impressive maybe?

17points

#12

This Dress Is The Star 🌟 And She Did It Herself After Seeing It On Pinterest. Congrats

Final score:

195points

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Luna Lovegood 4 years ago

This reminds me of the post a while ago about the lady who did this to her dress and sells dresses like it. I wonder if that's where she got the idea. It looks amazing!

12points

#13

The Biggest Project I've Ever Worked On In My Life, My Wedding Dress! This Dress Was The First Dress I've Ever Made And Was Constructed Over The Course Of 2 Years. It Has Around 60k To 70k Individually Hand Strung Sequins. I Hand Drew The Entire Dress Pattern. [self Drafted]

The Biggest Project I've Ever Worked On In My Life, My Wedding Dress! This Dress Was The First Dress I've Ever Made And Was Constructed Over The Course Of 2 Years. It Has Around 60k To 70k Individually Hand Strung Sequins. I Hand Drew The Entire Dress Pattern. [self Drafted]

Final score:

194points

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Midget 4 years ago

*trumpets cue up as she enters* All rise, the queen has arrived!

57points

#14

I Worked On My Outfit For 8 Months With The Help Of Online Courses. It Didn’t Work Out Perfectly, But I Did It, And This Is The Most Important Thing!

Final score:

192points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Looks perfect.

52points

#15

My Wedding Dress. Holy Moly This Is The Best Thing I’ve Ever Made. I Just Love It Beyond Words.

Final score:

176points

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Amy Frank 4 years ago

Love the dress

38points

#16

Handmade Wedding Dress

Final score:

165points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

Omg!! That is beyond. If you're going to go with a non white gown, this is how you do it! My daughter actually wore a black gown for her wedding. Untraditional, but suited her so well.

47points

#17

Handmade Wedding Dress

Final score:

165points

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Skyler Harris 4 years ago

I know this is about the weeding dresses but she is on fire

54points

#18

Back In 2015 When I Was Making This DIY Wedding Dress Of Mine, Naked Lace Was (Or Was Becoming) A Thing

Final score:

156points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

Elegant. Wish I could see the whole length in the pic

37points

#19

This Beautiful Bride Made 👏🏼 Her 👏🏼 Own 👏🏼 Dress 👏🏼 And It Was Absolutely Gorgeous On Her!

Final score:

153points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

Looks like the in-between of both Duchess' dresses put together.

36points

#20

[vintage Simplicity 2442] My Wedding Dress

Final score:

151points

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Zoe's Mom 4 years ago

Love this one. Love the texture in the material.

23points

#21

[self Drafted] Last Time I Shared My Wedding Dress, But I Added A Last Minute Touch! It Was Magical

Final score:

146points

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Torchicachu 4 years ago

wait did you put lights inside the dress?

46points

#22

Finally - This Dress. I Am So Glad I Was Somehow overly Confident Enough To Make My Own Wedding Dress

Finally - This Dress. I Am So Glad I Was Somehow *overly* Confident Enough To Make My Own Wedding Dress

Final score:

146points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Delightful! And the front?

35points

#23

I Spent At Least 100 Hours Working On My Outfit And Felt Great In It! I Think My Husband And I Looked Fantastic

Final score:

143points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

The COLORS!! That's like a party under there! I love that he matches.

63points

#24

[self Drafted] I Made My Own Wedding Dress. It May Not Be Perfect But It Was Just What I Wanted

Final score:

141points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Which? Both are beautiful.

58points

#25

I Sewed A Wedding Dress With The Help Of Videos Online. There Is A Lot Of Handmade Work Here

Final score:

140points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

So pretty.

24points

#26

[fo] Wedding Dress (Loosely Based On By Hand London Kim Dress), Details In Comments

Final score:

136points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Elegantly modern. Not missing a thing.

41points

#27

Making My Own Wedding Gown Was A Dream Come True For Me

Final score:

130points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Even without knowing her you can see it suits her perfectly. Fresh and pretty.

43points

#28

She Created Her 2020 Dress Masterpiece From Her Mother’s Wedding Dress

Final score:

130points

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Kimberly Young 4 years ago

I love the idea of paying tribute by using a family member's dress, but modernizing it for your own tastes! Lovely!

41points

#29

I Sewed A Wedding Dress Out Of Sweatpants...

Final score:

126points

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Rainbow Panda 4 years ago

Awesome recycling! ♻️

41points

hobbitly 4 years ago

Buying new sweatpants to turn into something else is not recycling.

3points

Sanne Roovers 4 years ago

Most comfortable dress ever! Did you include pockets?

10points

Hermione Granger 4 years ago

tHeErE mUsT bE pOkEtS

10points

Kizzie 4 years ago

Must be super comfortable. It is really pretty!

4points

Jasmina Pavlovic 4 years ago

🤔

3points

Ann Rii 4 years ago

Not my choice of material

2points

Lubica Acker 4 years ago

This must be the most comfortable dress ever. I hope it had pockets!!!

2points

Anna Sadacca 4 years ago

AAHHH!!! BRAVO !!!

2points

DEKU x TODOROKI 4 years ago

comfy!

2points

AzKhaleesi 4 years ago

oh myyy whyyyy? I'm sorry but not a fan at all.

2points

Victoria Rey Piuma 4 years ago

That must be soooooooo confy!

1point

ArhomR 4 years ago

I can sed her jogging down the isle in this creative dress.

0points

jan JANETC 4 years ago

Looks like it...

0points

Erin E 4 years ago

Omg, i wish i would have thought of that 😆

0points

Mangelo Il Fumatori 4 years ago

This is likely the most comfortable wedding dress ever.

0points

Irmina Kuźniak 4 years ago

Lol

0points

Blue 4 years ago

Nice dress but hate the material used.

0points

SuavePotato 4 years ago

Yeah, it's just a little iffy

0points

Aunt Messy 4 years ago

You aren't actually going to wear that to a wedding, are you? Because...no.

-2points

Jessica Bertram 4 years ago

seriously? let her wear what she wants to her own damn party. so many dresses are built for looks, not comfort. kudos to her for finding both.

3points

#30

So My Sister Got Married This Weekend And I Designed/Made Her Gown🌚

Final score:

119points

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Midget 4 years ago

OH MY LORD CAN YOU IMAGINE SPINNING IN THAT THING? ^w^

61points

#31

After Some Blood, Sweat, Burn Holes, Major Resizing, And A Million Other Little Sewing Snafus - I Made My Own Dress

Final score:

119points

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Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

I sew. Yeah, that bodice would be some sweat and tears!

36points

#32

Still Soo In Love With My Selfsewn Wedding Dress

Final score:

118points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

The backless edging and the straps are gorgeous . I'd like to see it from the front.

33points

#33

Synne With Her Elegant And Down-To-Earth Wedding Dress That She Made Herself With The Help Of Her Mother-In-Law

Final score:

116points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Perfect, but I would have liked to see the front.

35points

#34

I Made Two (!) Wedding Dresses

Final score:

114points

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Torchicachu 4 years ago

wheres the other one?

40points

#35

I Made Myself Both A Wedding Dress And An Outfit For My Husband. We Wanted A Celebration With Forest Fairy Aesthetics. And This Is What We Got

Final score:

112points

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Nicola Roberts 4 years ago

I love that they love it, but the water is making me very uncomfortable. It's getting WET!

34points

#36

One Year Ago Already! I Sewed My Own Wedding Dress...and It Almost Made Me Crazy!

Final score:

111points

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More! 4 years ago

Worth it

18points

#37

I Poured My Soul Into This Wedding Dress

Final score:

111points

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Ruth Mayfly 4 years ago

It looks incredible.

20points

#38

Sirja Made Herself A Wonderful Wedding Dress That Charms With Her Personality

Final score:

109points

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Hilary Mol 4 years ago

Well, no, she made a romper. Or possibly a two-piece. But it suits her all the same!

56points

#39

Finally Pictures Of My DIY Wedding Dress

Final score:

108points

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Petra, princess of Brigid 4 years ago

It's amazing! I love how much it matches with EVERYTHING! The flowers, the background, your hair!

23points

#40

Updated A $25 1986 Wedding Dress To My Dream Dress. Details In Comments.

Final score:

104points

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Remi Flynne 4 years ago

100% improvement - this kind of thing I really admire. I could follow a pattern and pick out nice fabric but I couldn't in a million years see how to turn something like the left into the right. Nice one.

24points

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#41

Made My Wedding Dress. It Is Not Perfect, But It Is Exactly What I Wanted.

Final score:

34points

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Anne 4 years ago

But.. if it is what you wanted..doesn't that make it perfect?

24points

#42

I Made My Wedding Dress And Got Married Yesterday!

Final score:

31points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

I hope that's a dangling participle and she didn't make the wedding dress yesterday. Lovely, BTW.

4points

#43

The Dress Turned Out How I Drew It!

Final score:

30points

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Torchicachu 4 years ago

beautiful place to take the photo btw!

8points

#44

I Figure If I Could Make The Wedding Dress In 6 Months, I Can Make The Honeymoon Wardrobe Too, Right?

Final score:

29points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Looks just right.

5points

#45

My Wedding Dress (Semi-Victorian, Semi-Steampunk)

Final score:

28points

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Midget 4 years ago

OMG I love it! Very creative. I've never seen anything like it!

13points

#46

I Bought This Corset For £30 Years Ago, It Never Fit But Was So Pretty So I Added 3inches Of Binding In The Back And Tied A Massive Bow Round It!

Final score:

27points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Can't see it! Skirt is beautiful, though.

16points

#47

I Made My Wedding Dress So I Could Sparkle. :) [vogue 8943]

Final score:

26points

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Midget 4 years ago

Looks stunning on you!

6points

#48

My Hand Sewn Wedding Dress.

Final score:

25points

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Midget 4 years ago

YAS FINALLY SOME DROOPY SLEEVES ^w^

11points

#49

Drafted And Sewed My Own Non-Traditional Wedding Dress [self-Drafted]

Final score:

25points

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Hilary Mol 4 years ago

That pink is gorgeous with her skin tone.

15points

#50

My Non Traditional Wedding Dress - Self Drafted

Final score:

25points

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CD Mills 4 years ago

I love the high-low hem and the color is perfect!

5points

#51

Self-Drafted Wedding Dress!

Final score:

24points

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Zoe's Mom 4 years ago

Love the choice of material with that pretty pattern.

4points

#52

There Are Many Imperfections And Mistakes Were Made But I Successful Made A Wedding Dress! The Top Was Made From Vintage Doilies And The Skirt From Satin And Tulle. Learned So Much... I Love It! Mistakes And All

There Are Many Imperfections And Mistakes Were Made But I Successful Made A Wedding Dress! The Top Was Made From Vintage Doilies And The Skirt From Satin And Tulle. Learned So Much... I Love It! Mistakes And All

Final score:

24points

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Midget 4 years ago

I see no mistakes. this is as elegant as you are.

8points

#53

2 Years Ago I Married My Husband In My Memade Wedding Dress

Final score:

24points

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Linda HS 4 years ago

Memade... love it!

2points

#54

My Completed DIY Wedding Dress

Final score:

23points

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Rainbow Panda 4 years ago

I love the glitter! ✨

5points

#55

It Has Been A Fun And Challenging Project

Final score:

23points

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Tabitha L 4 years ago

This dress is elegant in its simplicity.

5points

#56

've Always Been Super Colorful - My DIY Wedding Was Like A Culmination Of A Lifetime Of Drawing Rainbows And Painting Colorful Sunshines!

Final score:

23points

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Midget 4 years ago

Wow. Gorgeous dress!

6points

#57

[self-Drafted] I Made My Wedding Dress! I Went With A Simple Boho Feel For Our Backyard Venue

Final score:

22points

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Wonderful 4 years ago

It’s beautiful. I love the sleeves

0points

#58

My DIY Wedding Dress

Final score:

21points

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Midget 4 years ago

The hills are alive! With the sound of wedding bells~

8points

#59

Fo Wedding Dress, Months Of Work

Final score:

21points

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Midget 4 years ago

I would not be able to keep from twirling in this dress ;w;

7points

#60

Year Ago Today I Started Making My Wedding Dress! I Gave Myself Over Two Months To Make It But I Was So Pumped That I Finished It In Two Weekends

Final score:

21points

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Claire Mannschreck 4 years ago

wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow

2points

#61

My Wife Made Her Own Wedding Dress From Scratch. I Didn't Want To See It Until Our Wedding Day, I Was Stunned.

Final score:

20points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

I wish the images were clearer. It looks amazing.

10points

#62

My Selfmade Wedding Dress

Final score:

20points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Love the dimensionality of the flowers. Beautiful bride.

3points

#63

I Made My Wedding Dress And The Bridal Party Outfits! [self Drafted Patterns For All Pieces]

Final score:

19points

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The Differently Wired Girl 4 years ago

Can't say I'm a fan of the bridesmaid's dresses, but her dress looks stunning.

4points

#64

Let’s Just Take A Sec To Appreciate That This Gal Made Her Wedding Dress With Her Own Bare Hands

Final score:

19points

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JessG 4 years ago

It *almost* looks too big? Or is it just me?

6points

#65

I Made This Dress

Final score:

19points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Fits amazingly. You couldn't buy this.

4points

#66

Even Though We Did A Basic Town Hall Wedding, I Made My Own Wedding Dress!

Final score:

18points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

You deserved a wedding dress. Well done.

7points

#67

My Homemade Wedding Dress Featuring My Shawl Knitted By My Mother In Law

Final score:

18points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Lovely and demure.

5points

#68

I Always Knew I Wanted To Make My Wedding Dress Myself. Despite Some Hiccups Along The Way, I Was So Happy With How This Simple Linen Dress Turned Out And How "Me" It Is!

Final score:

17points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

I love linen like this. I hope there were pockets.

7points

#69

[self Drafted] Not Quite Perfected Yet, But I'm Insanely Proud Of My Wedding Dress! 19 Days!!

Final score:

17points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

Its lovely. When wedding is over I say keep displaying it like that, goes with the pics in the background.

9points

#70

I Made My Wedding Dress! 27 Yards Of Hem. Unknown Hours. Totally Worth It.

Final score:

16points

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#71

A Little Girly... But I Made A Wedding Dress!

Final score:

16points

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Boopie Dew 4 years ago

A lil girly is always a thumbs up 👍

1point

#72

Along With Help From Some Amazing Seamstresses In My Family, I Made My Wedding Gown. ❤️

Final score:

16points

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#73

I Made My Dress! It Was A Labor Of Love

Final score:

16points

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Happy Days 4 years ago

The belt is so cute!!!

3points

#74

My Wedding Dress Was A Huge Project I Took On Recently

Final score:

16points

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Hilary Mol 4 years ago

...there is so much going on in this photo. DIY wedding dress, US Marine placard in the back, and the groom wearing a yarmulke, Scottish kilt, and cowboy boots.

16points

#75

Best Friend’s Wedding In Two Weeks, Putting The Finishing Touches On Her Wedding Present! Used Simplicity 8596 For The Bodice, Self Drafted Circle Skirt And Butterfly Sleeves.

Final score:

15points

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Emily Ashcraft 4 years ago

i have that mannequin

3points

#76

I Made My Own Wedding Dress! Never Will I Ever Again Try Sew A Princess Seam In Silk Satin

Final score:

14points

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Seabeast 4 years ago (edited)

When in doubt, hand baste before stitching the final seam on the machine. Also, you only need to notch the seam allowance on the concave (middle) panel seam allowances. You stay stitch the the convex side panels but leave them unnotched, put those pieces on the bottom against the feed dogs, and bend and curve the center panel around the edge as you sew.

3points