Hello, and a 1930s Wedding Dress
Hello all,
The usual – long time lurker etc. I’ve been sewing for at least two thirds of my life and am a part-time seamstress for hire. I also work in the theatre industry as a Stage Manager and Props builder. I’ve recently been making things from my vintage pattern stock, some of which are posted on my blog, and others which will be soon!
I thought for my first post, I’d share a project that I completed in the fall for a good friend’s wedding. Since I’ve been on contract for the past few months, I’ve just recently been able to add it to my site. I’ve been getting into 1930s styles, and the bride is a long time fan of the era, so it was a perfect fit that we design her dress accordingly. As a prelude, I don’t normally do wedding dresses. I feel that there is a large pool out there and I’m only interested if it’s a special, personalized gown. My previous versions have included a light green dress, and a Sleepy Hollow themed wedding party.
I did lots of research on 30s gowns, and working with fabric on the bias. Here’s the finished gown on the bride – in the end, I could not get it onto my dress form as there were no fastenings. The bodice is entirely cut on the bias and fits her like a glove (a glove that fits obviously…).
Princess seams, a beaming Groom and a fairy flower girl.
The pattern was self drafted. Pearl beads accent the front and back neckline.
Bodice beading and a custom veil too!
A train was attached with pearl beads also, which was removed for the reception (for dancing and sitting comfortably).
The back View without the train.
For more pics and nerdy sewing details, see the full post here.
More fun projects to come!
~ Heather
