DIY | MAKING YOUR OWN PRINCESS DRESS

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • Ever wanted to make a dress to run through a field in? To wear in a castle? To a ball? Perhaps you want to tackle your own Prom dress or make your own costume. In this video I'll walk you through the steps of how I make my iconic princess dresses, as well as how i make my bubble sleeves.
    You will need one pattern for this tutorial, the "Esplande Bra' from Orange Lingerie, or for larger sizes (up to H cup) you will need the Diamond Bustier pattern.
    Esplande: www.etsy.com/l...
    Diamond bustier: www.etsy.com/l...
    You can use just about any material for the bodice. I am using a star embroidered mesh with a tiered tulle fabric I got on etsy.
    LaceFun:www.etsy.com/s...
    ***please note this shop is in China and will take 4-6weeks for US delivery***
    Petticoats can be found on amazon! Just search Petticoat.
    SLEEVE MEASUREMENTS:
    For BUBBLE SLEEVES-
    TWO 24"x24" fabric squares
    TWO 11" x 3" Fabric rectangles for CUFFS
    TWO 1/2 ribbon pieces, approx. 24" LONG
    TWO pieces of 1/4" elastic approx. 9.5" (smaller upper arms use less)
    OPTIONAL: additional ribbons to create additional 'bubbles'
    These are very much ONE SIZE and fits plus size arms with ease.
    Additional ribbons around the arm create more spaces for 'bubbles' and can be added or removed at your own discretion! go where your imagination takes you.
    SKIRT MEASUREMENTS:
    46" in LENGTH by 5 yards of fabric.
    46" will fit average height 5'9 and UP (sorry i'm from a tall family we are tall!)
    44" will fit height 5'6"
    42" will fit height 5'4" and so on
    GATHER all 5 yards to meet your waist. This will also allow you eenough fabric around the hem to add a 6 hoop HOOPSKIRT if you want instead!
    As always, if you have any questions, go ahead and reach out
    tutorial dress is NOT FOR SALE
    Tiktok: / officialhambly​
    Instagram: / officialham​. .
    Twitter: / officialhambly​
    ________________________________________________________________________
    Music: UKULELE by Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound)
    Music: www.bensound.c...

Комментарии • 275

  • @badadumb9558
    @badadumb9558 4 года назад +2110

    As someone who is just starting to sew and is also self-taught, you give me hope that someday I'll be able to make those dresses too. Thank you very much for this ❤️✨

    • @chashmezahra3561
      @chashmezahra3561 4 года назад +45

      badadumb I have a question? How did you start because I am also starting to learn and self taught. Do mind sharing with me how you start or where did you start learning from? Thank you 😊

    • @1ilasara0
      @1ilasara0 4 года назад +65

      ​@@chashmezahra3561 there is an excellent sewing channel that teaches real technique called professor pincushion. She goes over the details of many aspects of garment construction.

    • @bwibwivv
      @bwibwivv 4 года назад +29

      @@chashmezahra3561 zoe hong has lots of videos for fashion designers but they also give nice explanations about fabrics, drawings, etc.

    • @chashmezahra3561
      @chashmezahra3561 4 года назад +1

      Ila F Thank you very much for the info!😊

    • @chashmezahra3561
      @chashmezahra3561 4 года назад +1

      gigi yuzu Thank you for letting me know!😊

  • @MaddyMakesMusic
    @MaddyMakesMusic 4 года назад +602

    I’ve made one tulle circle skirt before and now I’m jumping right into this for my engagement pictures... 😬 wish me luck

    • @bananafofana321
      @bananafofana321 3 года назад +25

      How did it go? Hopefully well 😄

    • @shannonriley1751
      @shannonriley1751 3 года назад +14

      HOW DID IT GO

    • @MaddyMakesMusic
      @MaddyMakesMusic 3 года назад +49

      @@shannonriley1751 ​ @Alexis The Loser If I had more time I would be done with it by now, but working on it still, I have all the pieces done just need to attach everything at this point. I still need to install the cups which were a pain to make because I couldn't find cup inserts that fit the pattern size so there was a lot of guestimating there...

    • @chidinmaebere3560
      @chidinmaebere3560 3 года назад +11

      @@MaddyMakesMusic hopefully it turns out amazing!🙂

    • @macc7975
      @macc7975 3 года назад +4

      Did you use a video to make your tulle skirt? If so what video because I’m struggling with my skirt :///

  • @marieleclerc2935
    @marieleclerc2935 4 года назад +341

    When I saw the thumbnail I was like « hm looks like that girl on tiktok who makes these wonderful dresses in no time » and it was actually you !! I totally want to do one now !!

    • @xenstabs9567
      @xenstabs9567 3 года назад +7

      I’ve been trying to find that girl 😭😭 whats her tiktok @??

    • @lilywinters3942
      @lilywinters3942 3 года назад +1

      @@xenstabs9567 I think it's in the description.

  • @Justlivin190
    @Justlivin190 3 года назад +176

    I’ve been sewing since I was 8 and still haven’t made anything remotely as gorgeous! So inspiring and creative! Your videos are pleasant to watch, to listen to and they make me wanna try my hand at maybe making my own fancy gown some day. Well done 👏

  • @lenafazzolari2233
    @lenafazzolari2233 4 года назад +473

    i think i’m going to try and make my own prom dress wish me luck

  • @comet9504
    @comet9504 3 года назад +54

    I literally scoured the internet looking for a dress for my senior prom next year (since I probably can't go this year due to corona) and I finally found your tutorial! I think I'll try this out!!!

  • @Catodex
    @Catodex Год назад +2

    For years I’ve walked by Joann’s and thought man that fabric is so beautiful. I wish…you your my wish the creation is to die for!

  • @sarakroczyk321
    @sarakroczyk321 4 года назад +62

    I just spent like 8 hours sewing a dog bed for my chihuahua. Hope one day I can actually be good enough to make something like this XD

  • @reagan7823
    @reagan7823 3 года назад +443

    Me: *wanting to make a princess dress*
    Me: *knowing I can do it over time*
    Me: *also knows I will never wear it*
    Me: *sad that I can’t have a princess dress*

    • @poizonali
      @poizonali 3 года назад +30

      You can wear it on Halloween or any sort of convention where people usually tend to dress up, like a comic con or games con. Or simply throw a motto party with your friends 🤗

    • @kjc715
      @kjc715 3 года назад +13

      You can wear it! Simply build a time machine and go live in a castle💖 All jokes aside, you can wear it to special events🥰

    • @Zenaidafromthemoon
      @Zenaidafromthemoon 3 года назад +21

      As someone who wears princess dresses every even to the shops just go for it, people might judge you but you will build up a funny reputation

    • @samanthacovey9012
      @samanthacovey9012 3 года назад +9

      Im throwing a ball wanna come?

    • @kit4217
      @kit4217 3 года назад +6

      Make it for prom, birthday, or halloween

  • @puppybunnysquid3358
    @puppybunnysquid3358 4 года назад +29

    One of my friends out of state is preparing a little get together when it is allowed, and I wanted to make my own dress (since I would have to get it special ordered anyways-), so thank you for making this! I never thought of a lingerie pattern for a bodice!

  • @iamnsane
    @iamnsane 3 года назад +50

    After watching Enola Holmes I fell in love with old styled dresses!! I think ima ask my mom if she will help me with this :3

  • @jobellenlacerna6897
    @jobellenlacerna6897 Год назад +1

    Someday i will buy myself a sewing machine coz sewing machines here r so dang expensive and hopefully i can make something like this.. u r my inspiration .. love all ur works❤️❤️

  • @marvelpovs2412
    @marvelpovs2412 Год назад

    Finally! I’ve been trying to find a skirt tutorial but they’re all so complicated and require a dress form for draping and I don’t have all that. I have a sewing machine and myself. But now I think I’ve got it! Thank you!!

  • @Inusailor
    @Inusailor 3 года назад +3

    Using this tutorial to make my own grad dress. I didn’t know what I wanted to wear until I saw this. love it

  • @meebee9792
    @meebee9792 4 года назад +40

    Thank you so much for this!!!! I’m so excited to live my best princess dreams

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  4 года назад +3

      I can’t wait to see what you make! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @manasvisharma4990
    @manasvisharma4990 3 года назад +2

    OMG I went away from Instagram for 2 months and you opened a RUclips channel? I'm so so so happy and excited to see your tutorials. You're one of the most talented sewists I've ever seen. Hoping to start my sewing journey soon ❤❤❤ Sending love from India

  • @wyldelf2685
    @wyldelf2685 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Sarah, thank you for making this tutorial available to everyone, in size 14 , ,I would love to one day make one in bright yellow 🟡 satin and months later make another in powder blue 🔵 satin ,or taffeta whichever is attainable , thanks Sarah you are beautiful for uploading this 👍👍😂💛💙👍

  • @Ellianagreenwood
    @Ellianagreenwood 2 года назад +1

    As a beginner who’s learning how to hand sew and learn measuring and sizes it really makes me already want to make a dress but my grandmother said I’m not allowed to use the sewing machine yet so I’m gonna have to use a little one she got for me to practice with, but this will definitely be the first dress I make!

  • @maviengapoula9682
    @maviengapoula9682 3 года назад

    i am not sure if you will see this but i love your work so much keep doing what you do

  • @hybur4169
    @hybur4169 4 года назад +1

    You make it seem so easy, truth is you're so talented

  • @meiilol5539
    @meiilol5539 4 года назад +37

    this actually gives me hope that i can make my own dress for at the end of school. i was gonna say i want you to make my dress but i wanna try now. wish me luck :)

  • @rarollin
    @rarollin Год назад

    One day I’ll have the time and money to either make my own or be able to afford to have an amazing artist like you to make a beautiful creation for me. 🥲Thank you for making your content.

  • @goosehub2414
    @goosehub2414 2 года назад

    This is really great I just bought a sewing machine heavy duty and I’m starting my own business in the plushy/bag region and I’m looking to expand down to things like dresses please skirts shirts and pants this really helped because I also want to make princess dresses for a little kids to these look something straight out of like a really formal occasion so a beautiful

  • @Ekinhae
    @Ekinhae 2 года назад

    Amazing dress. And your voice so calm to heard

  • @clairedeocareza18
    @clairedeocareza18 3 года назад +1

    I was so amazed by how pretty you make your diy dresses .. as someone also a self taught and just loving to sew diy clothes this tutorials and videos might be very handy ... Thank you soo much for sharing your ideas ... Although I don't have a machine to sew some of it, I might as well make some with the use of my mighty hands hehe I've sewn quietly a lot though☺️

  • @tanvinazneen5655
    @tanvinazneen5655 4 года назад

    So good...I loved the dresses...like a country side princess/lady dress

  • @cielarte
    @cielarte 4 года назад +4

    Ahhh I’m so excited to find your channel. I am just starting the process of making my own wedding dress and have been looking for simple ideas like this on how to make this project manageable for me. I’m binging all your videos now and following you on Instagram, thank you so so much for this content!!!

  • @tallupatterson1505
    @tallupatterson1505 2 года назад

    Girrrrllll you should do all the met gala dresses!!!!

  • @merci.petras
    @merci.petras 4 года назад +2

    I got so happy when you came up here on RUclips cause i follow you on tiktok 🥺 I recognized the dresses in the thumbnail ❤

  • @lalalalalalalaaallalalalal2069
    @lalalalalalalaaallalalalal2069 3 года назад +1

    I just started sewing ,and my dream is to one day, to be able to make princess dresses 😄.Other stuff too, but mostly dresses.

  • @lindseypalmer5969
    @lindseypalmer5969 2 года назад

    That dress is so beautiful

  • @kars22ful
    @kars22ful 3 года назад

    The bodice is beautiful and wonderfully made

  • @totheotterside
    @totheotterside 4 года назад +2

    I love seeing your creations on instagram and dreaming of making a dress like this myself. Thanks for your tutorials :)

  • @kelrose8758
    @kelrose8758 4 года назад +1

    I plan on starting on this dress this weekend. I’m so excited! Thank you for this tutorial

  • @fatcat2532
    @fatcat2532 3 года назад

    I have absolutely no experience in sewing, and I’m so bad at diy stuff, but after seeing this I really want to try.
    Will probably find someone with experience and let them teach me some stuff before I attempt something like this. It really helped tho ;-;
    (I legit got a needle stuck HORIZONTALLY between two fingers in 1.3 seconds. And closed my fingers up in a panic. Thank god I didn’t prick myself too hard)

  • @ayasami5987
    @ayasami5987 4 года назад +1

    This is the first of your videos I watched and, omg, your voice!!! So soothing to listen to. This is gonna be my new therapy 🙈

  • @chickfila1149
    @chickfila1149 3 года назад +1

    I am learning to sew for multiple reason the main one is that it’s going to be my moms birthday in 4 months and two days and she rlly wants this dress but it’s expensive for me to afford being just a kid so I want to learn how to sew to make it for her so thank you

  • @1HeroSociety1
    @1HeroSociety1 4 года назад +78

    The dislikes are from the people who struggled to make it

    • @TriggaTreDay
      @TriggaTreDay 3 года назад +7

      Or people who thought it was too short and a lot unsaid, which it was. Nonetheless it was still a great inspirational video.

    • @annalisa7313
      @annalisa7313 3 года назад +1

      @@TriggaTreDay So true.... Plus, I can't afford the pattern

    • @uzmahanif1510
      @uzmahanif1510 3 года назад

      mmmhhh btw love the name

  • @TurtleSenpaiArts
    @TurtleSenpaiArts 4 года назад +3

    Yay! I’ve been excitedly waiting for this tutorial 😊

  • @Plasmagal
    @Plasmagal 4 года назад +1

    Princess dresses are so Magical looking and prettyyyyy

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 2 года назад

    I could see these dresses in a theatre productuin. If you made a bunch of these, and used a drawstring backing-so anyone could fit in them. I could totally see these on stage or in a movie. You do such beautiful work! My mind is totally blown. I just found you on you tube and cant wait to catch up on all your videos !!!

  • @laraseefeldt6510
    @laraseefeldt6510 4 года назад

    ooooooh it looks so so beautiful!! I would simply never take it off or show it to everyone if I owned it!

  • @strawberryeels
    @strawberryeels 3 года назад

    These are so pretty!
    If only I had the confidence to wear them or money to make them!

  • @ninabean3126
    @ninabean3126 3 года назад +1

    I'm going to try and make my own prom dress!!

  • @tammystiletto
    @tammystiletto 4 года назад +2

    I came from tiktok! Thank you for this!!!

  • @tanvinazneen5655
    @tanvinazneen5655 4 года назад

    I could order the dresses for myself right away..it's beautiful 😘😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗😊😊😊☺️☺️☺️😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😚😚😚🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳😚😚😚😱😱😱😲😯😫😫💝💝💝💖💖💖💖💖💟💟💟💟💟

  • @justme-qd6qb
    @justme-qd6qb 4 года назад +70

    this is wonderful! I have a question, is the tulle that you use for the bodice a strong mesh, like corset mesh? or a normal (non-stretch?) tulle? Or do you double it up with a corset mesh for structure?

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  4 года назад +26

      For this netting it is a non stretch mesh that I doubled with a nylon bra lining (which is also a corset mesh) in the same color!

    • @justme-qd6qb
      @justme-qd6qb 4 года назад +2

      @@officialhambly thank you!

  • @adelanastasya
    @adelanastasya 3 года назад

    Its so cute good job its lovely 😍😍😍

  • @MartaFauzia
    @MartaFauzia 4 года назад

    My god! Your sewing machine is so amazing.. never know it before, except on this channel. Just can dreaming to have it :')

  • @cameliabeauregard3516
    @cameliabeauregard3516 3 года назад

    I want to make my prom dress and this will be sooooo helpful💕

  • @ilovecreativitymaking8267
    @ilovecreativitymaking8267 4 года назад

    So beautiful dress and thank you so much for sharing very helpful tutorial and beautiful

  • @CynthiaPalm-wj3hz
    @CynthiaPalm-wj3hz 6 месяцев назад

    your princess dress is beautiful I love it

  • @nuraqilah7941
    @nuraqilah7941 4 года назад +1

    been following you at twitter and watch the progress of this beautiful dress. i love it. its beautiful

  • @runawaygown5924
    @runawaygown5924 4 года назад

    I loved watching this video ,, will try and make my own dress !!🥰🥺

  • @Eclipse-ed9ky
    @Eclipse-ed9ky 4 года назад

    I love the bodice so much!!!

  • @emmatompkins4904
    @emmatompkins4904 4 года назад

    This dress is gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing 💕💕

  • @girlwithluv_and_ugh9975
    @girlwithluv_and_ugh9975 4 года назад

    I follow you on Twitter but didn’t realize you had a RUclips channel. You are so talented !!!!!

  • @patriciahazeltine9986
    @patriciahazeltine9986 3 года назад

    I'd like to see your Aries dress!!

  • @TexasMonica
    @TexasMonica 3 года назад

    ~~Beautiful~~
    You are very talented & You have excellent taist as well...I just love all the things Iv seen you make in your videos. 🙂
    Keep up the good work!
    ~~God Bless~~

  • @kpopct25
    @kpopct25 3 года назад +2

    Could you make a video dedicated to the skirt? Would love to make my own with a step by step process😍💕

  • @charlottecox7147
    @charlottecox7147 2 месяца назад

    Im using this as a base for my yr 12 ball dress 🎉

  • @hey6961
    @hey6961 3 года назад

    You’re extremely talented

  • @milo_official_yt
    @milo_official_yt 3 года назад

    This was very helpful, thanks for the tutorial! :)

  • @brinikhine2630
    @brinikhine2630 3 года назад

    😍so pretty

  • @nancydavis604
    @nancydavis604 3 года назад

    Very gorgeous and awesome.

  • @changbinssimp2594
    @changbinssimp2594 3 года назад

    I’m barely starting to learn how to do all of this, generally. And your channel is a blessing, cause' I always wanted to learn, but I thought I couldn’t do it, and you just make me think I actually can and you give me an option, since is self taught, is easier for me

  • @sumicuttingideas9509
    @sumicuttingideas9509 3 года назад

    Good work dear

  • @suchitra_mallela
    @suchitra_mallela 4 года назад

    I'll definitely make this for my birthday 🎂

  • @madisonwinter2068
    @madisonwinter2068 4 года назад +1

    I love your dresses and designs

  • @ciaramoniqueguerramacias2058
    @ciaramoniqueguerramacias2058 3 года назад

    CUTE DRESS

  • @halfsoybean
    @halfsoybean 4 года назад +7

    Hey Sarah, I'm wondering how many metres of that skirt fabric from etsy did you need? I'm also really interested in the quality of it! This dress turned out so pretty!

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  4 года назад +4

      I purchased the 5 yard bundle of it, and it came really stiff so you will need to steam it (with a steamer or hung in the shower with hot water running nearby) to get the softness back to the material. But the quality is really nice, and it photographs nicely as well

  • @vid_en_flor
    @vid_en_flor 4 года назад +3

    Can I make this with a solid opaque fabric like cotton or linen or is it better to use a tulle? And if it does work using this, is it better to use a stiffer fabric or something more flowy (and what are your recommendations)? Also you say "regular standard zipper." How long is that? And do you sew it to both the skirt and the bodice, just the skirt, or just the bodice - and how? Sorry for all the questions haha. 💗

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  3 года назад +2

      you can absolutely make this with a cotton or linen, just make sure to follow the grain lines on the cup portion! Once you've sewn the skirt to the bodice, you'll have an opening in the back-I like to use a 22/23" zipper in the backfor closure

    • @vid_en_flor
      @vid_en_flor 3 года назад

      @@officialhambly Thank you so much!!

  • @walkingwith_dinosaurs
    @walkingwith_dinosaurs 2 года назад

    Do you have a video of making the flowery dress in he thumbnail? It's so gorgeous!

  • @skystarlarp3730
    @skystarlarp3730 3 года назад +3

    is there a place where i can read a detailed way of making the sleeves?? i am in the process of making a big dress and need those kinds of sleeves...love your work ^^

  • @melamusicworld
    @melamusicworld 3 года назад

    I love this so much ❤️

  • @cokeroluwatobi6930
    @cokeroluwatobi6930 3 года назад

    Very lovely,make a video on how to make the skirt ruffles please

  • @carriesunshine5742
    @carriesunshine5742 3 года назад

    So pretty

  • @lawansuksyiemlieh4848
    @lawansuksyiemlieh4848 3 года назад

    I would pay for this 😍

  • @ShayanKhan-mi1dl
    @ShayanKhan-mi1dl 3 года назад

    It's okay if you don't have an arm you can always make yours by regular 2pc jacket sleeves pattern, this what they told me when i was starting with the basics in our school

  • @Freespirit512
    @Freespirit512 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for this tutorial. Can you please share more in detail how you made the ruffles for the skirt? It looks like a lot of layers and did you get the tulle into strips? Looking forward to hearing from you. Clarify, skirt measurement: Purchase 5 yards of 46" width fabric depending how tall you are?

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  3 года назад

      most fabric is about 58" in width, so you cut the width to however tall you are!

  • @BS-og7ku
    @BS-og7ku 4 года назад +2

    I love this! If you were to have the sleeves attached does anyone know how that could be done?

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  4 года назад

      you could easily attach the sleeves with a tack stitch right where the bra cup meets the side of the bodice near your armpit! a few little handsewn stitches will do the trick

  • @sarahdeason493
    @sarahdeason493 3 года назад

    So So Beautiful ❣❣

  • @itsayssa7757
    @itsayssa7757 3 года назад

    I will surely make its vlog after a year!!

  • @kiarapaglia3860
    @kiarapaglia3860 4 года назад +1

    Can you make a video on the petticoat?

  • @alanapu6305
    @alanapu6305 3 года назад

    Wish you would do these vids longer xx

  • @priyankakannan4541
    @priyankakannan4541 4 года назад +37

    This is incredible!! How much time would you say it would take a beginner to make something like this?

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  4 года назад +38

      It took me about 8 hours spread over two days so I would give yourself a week to work on it! Don’t be afraid to put it down and come back to it later ❤️

  • @yadiragarcia8797
    @yadiragarcia8797 3 года назад

    Hey do you have a video on how to measure and create your own pattern cause with starting from scratch and know nothing about sewing 😅 I love all your projects keep posting 🥰

  • @antoniayeager9522
    @antoniayeager9522 3 года назад

    I'm so happy you made this tutorial, no one else explains how to make this! How would you make the dress with the same top and sleeves but with just a full/flowy skirt instead of the ruffles?

  • @TheJokersHarley
    @TheJokersHarley 9 месяцев назад

    This is amazing!!! Can I ask what you did to close the top in the back? Did you use the hooks like the pattern seems to use or did you do something else like a corset back?

  • @mickeybubzx33
    @mickeybubzx33 2 года назад

    I see a little cape thing in the back what is that and what is that attached to? My friend has a met gala themed bday party that id like to be as extra as possible for so the cape piece is perfect!!

  • @chloedicken8253
    @chloedicken8253 3 года назад

    MAKING YOUR OWN PRINCESS DRESS love

  • @Cierrewesley
    @Cierrewesley 3 года назад

    Woah i must have missed it, I didn't know you had a youtube channel!!

  • @Estefania-lp4bs
    @Estefania-lp4bs 4 года назад

    This is so amazing !!!

  • @KELA59
    @KELA59 3 года назад

    OMG it's so beautiful do you make custom dresses??? I would like to buy this in my size it's literally the best looking dress I've seen in a while!!!

  • @HandiworksbyClyne
    @HandiworksbyClyne 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @shannonmaillet144
    @shannonmaillet144 4 года назад +7

    This is gorgeous🤩 I love the skirt fabric! Is it available on a website like Etsy?

    • @officialhambly
      @officialhambly  3 года назад +2

      yup! the link in the description should lead right to it!

  • @tylermosier5461
    @tylermosier5461 4 года назад

    Gorgeous!!!

  • @styling1kay563
    @styling1kay563 2 года назад

    Attempting this for my daughters school gala/dance. Saw this and instantly was inspired, it’s on my mind I gotta create it now lol I am wondering for the bodice what’s a decent fabric to use?

  • @MrsXIMAKO
    @MrsXIMAKO 3 года назад

    Found ur RUclips channel!!!! I just got back from finding u on tik tok

  • @MyLivingJournal
    @MyLivingJournal 2 года назад

    It's lovely. How did you learn to sew? Where did you get the dress form?