Making a Ball Gown in Two Days
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- Опубликовано: 24 мар 2019
- Hi Everyone!
I’m taking on a huge project in today’s video. I’m making a ball gown! True to form, I left myself almost no time to make/acquire a gorgeous gown for a masquerade ball. With time running out and a tight budget I decided that I’m going to make myself a beautiful gown Cinderella herself would be thrilled to wear.
The first step was to acquire fabric. I took to the internet and found TulleShop. They had just what I need, tons of tulle and satin for decent prices. ( I’ll link it below).
After work on Monday the 11th, I crossed my fingers and placed my order. The tracking function was cool and I watched my fabric drive across country to Minnesota. At 6:00 a.m. on Monday the 18th my package was about 20 minutes down the highway from me at the FedEx center. I was less than thrilled that it took another two days to make its way to my door from there. But on Wednesday, the 20th I had my fabric! I raced home after work to get to work sewing a ball gown. My event was that Saturday!
If you’ve seen my previous sewing video, (sewing an evening cloak: • Sewing an Evening Cloa... ), you know that I can work a sewing machine, but that’s about it. The good news is that I’m fairly creative and have a lifetime of arts and crafts experience behind me. So even if it’s not perfect, I can make it look pretty good. The trick is to use forgiving fabrics and not go for the ultra-structured looks. A fluffy tulle skirt is so much more forgiving than a tailored, precision seamed silk sheath!
I started by getting my string out of the para cord (don’t do this, just buy strong cord!) Draping the tulle (108 inch width) over the thread (so that it’s 54 inches hanging on either side). Then I hand sewed a thread beneath my cord so it couldn’t move. This wasn’t tight, or precise, just a loose channel that would hold the cord in place that I could cinch.
Next is to cinch the tulle on the thread and cord so make it the tightest bunch of cinched fabric that you can. (Think long tutu for the shape). Continue this until most of the fabric is used. (Sounds simple, but this is a daunting task. Not actually difficult, just slow).
Take a long strip of satin and sew it to the skirt. Flip the satin over and sew it again. Once more, just for good measure. Seam up the ends to make pretty ribbons and that’s the skirt!
Next the top. First off: cheat! A black cami with the straps crossed over your neck is the base. To give it some glamour, take a length of tulle, fold it over on itself and stitch the ends together to make a circle. Instructions for wearing are in the video.
Seems weird to say “that’s it!” for something that took 8 hours to make, but that’s it! The dress turned out beautifully! I’m thrilled! (And more than a bit proud of myself.)
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
If you’re looking for decently priced tulle and satin, here’s where I got mine:
Sewing Machine: amzn.to/31r9JDs
Tulle: www.tulleshop.com/collections...
Satin: www.tulleshop.com/collections...
Check out some other videos you might like:
DIY Chandelier: • DIY Chandelier
DIY Gilt Mirror: • Make Your Own DIY Gilt...
DIY Evening Gown Video here: • Easy DIY Evening Gown
Happy Gown Making!
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I’m watching in hopes I can make one in order to wear it to Walmart and McDonald’s etc. just because I want to feel like I’m out of a fairytale 😂
yes and then you can pretend that you’re lost cause you’re not in your own world, ya know?
girl same
So many "why didnt u do it this way" comments (too many if u ask me). anyhow theres so many ways of creating garments. It all made sense in your head, you executed it as best as you knew how at the time. You looked and felt beautiful which is really all that matters. You know, thanks for sharing your video. I loved it! Everyone else should just do the same. U seem like a smart girl and I'm sure if u had the "TIME" you would have watched a million videos on how to create the fastest, most biggest, princess like gown in less than 1-2 days! ❤❤
Thank you!
Oc Lashes I agree. It is gorgeous! She did great. Especially if this is the first one. My first dress didn’t look anywhere near that pretty
@@ANGELSAMONGUS1987 Thank you!
I agree and I love how it came out! I am in awe!
Oc Lashes
Agreed!
So many ‘armchair experts’.
I think she did a fantastic job and I’m sure it will help someone at home who’s toying with a similar idea.
THANK YOU!! I'm going to do this for my wedding dress. I want the detachable skirt for my dress, but buying one is definitely not an option. Way too expensive. Your video is the only one I've seen so far that taught me how to do this myself. You're a godsend, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
That’s awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Hope the gown turns out amazing for you and best wishes for your wedding!
Congrates!
Are you making your own veil as well? Even if you aren't, can I suggest that you buy a veil parent and use the directions to help you gather your skirt? I suggest this because I learned how to gather tulle by making my friend her wedding veil. She wanted one we saw at David's Bridal for like 185 dollars and I made it for 13 including the pattern. (I also did custom beading on it that was very easy, but I'm not counting that in the price because I had beads already for crafting stuff). I bought mine because I found one for 14 dollars at Michaels and it just wasn't worth it to sew one because I just wanted a plain veil which was exactly what I found. Anyway I'm getting off track. The veil pattern directions were fantastic and showed me exactly how to sew the tulle to gather it perfectly and then resew it to hold the gathers perfectly. It is similar to what this girl did, after gathering you sew it again (onto something if you wish) and it stays, but I would hate to have to hand sew fifty yards of fabric. If you don't buy the pattern, just sew a very long straight stitch about a quarter of an inch away from the folded edge. Then at one end, tie the tip and bottom threads together so they cannot pull out. Then at the other end, grab the top or bottom thread and pull. Depending on your tension, one thread will pull easier than the other so find the one that wants to pull easiest. When you have the whole thing gathered to the length you you want it, tie the ends so it cannot loosen (and cut the extra of course). Then take some time adjusting the gathers to be even. I suggest buying a length of wide satin ribbon and doing like this girl did, sew one side first close to the edges of the skirt and ribbon, then fold over and sew the other side over the top. You could also by some gorgeous beaded appliqués to put over the ribbon belt. Good Luck!
Allison Martin how did it go?
You are wearing this on your wedding day ? As your wedding dress ?
And the groom and his family and yours are fine with it ? And more importantly, YOU are fine with this ?
Allison, there are hundreds of thousands of wedding dress patterns out there for all budgets . Don't do that on your wedding day .
Is your wedding day , still far away ? If so let me help you . I have worked in the fashion industry my aunt is Premiere for Stephane Rolland, started at YSL. Let me call her and get you some patterns, she lives in France , i live in Switzerland but i will gladly send you the patterns wherever you are . You can't do this on your wedding day Allison , chance are you are going to mess up and find yourself with no gown, three days from the wedding and you won't even be able to find a quick last minute replacement . And Girl , you don't want Tulle around your neck . Tulle is VERY itchy and the second you wear it , you will start to feel the discomfort , and god forbids you even sweat , Tulle and Water don't go together at all, and it becomes ten times itchier.
Allison , even if i have to show you personally how to tailor and stitch a wedding gown step by step and help you find the real fabric which will make wearing the gown a wonderful experience , i will. But do not make the mistake of walking down the aisle with this ,..... dress . No i wont be a hypocrite, i have too much self respect, this is not a ....dress , no offense startset, this is crap, pure and simple, this is crap of biblical proportion. You are better off wearing a dress from GAP or ZARA , this will be less tragic.
Girl , don't do that , trust an old gay guy who has spent over 10 years in the fashion industry , you do not want to try making this, let alone wear it .
I will help you, you have my word .
I like how she's talking as if we're in the room with her
Wow. Wish I had the patience to make something like that. It’s beautiful!
Thank you
Sweetie don't worry about the complaints, I see that you are not a 30 year seamstress but you are a sweet girl willing to share a beautiful experience. You don't owe us a doggone thing and I appreciate you. I loved your dress.
Thank you! I appreciate the support! Yes, very new to sewing. But excited to keep learning! :D
I deeply appreciate you taking the time to film this and then later edit so you can share how to make a ballgown type skirt. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Literally 10 minutes of messing with a para-cord. Jump to 9:53 for interesting bits. The skirt really is lovely, however the top really lets it down. With a skirt like that you need structure and shape for the top. A cheap black satin corset would have done at a pinch and looked a million times better, IMO. But I hope you had fun at the ball.
She could also just put on a strapless top and/or bra to save some trouble and help get rid of that tacky view of the tank top straps.
or just a bodice, like the ones in lingerie stores.
I mean, she did only have two days.
Renlish
Wow...Because she hasn’t spent enough time or money on this. Let’s criticise her until she gets it ‘right’.
Maybe you should get on here and show us some arts and crafts. And then I can sit back and tell you how to improve it.
Incredible that you felt the need to leave that comment.👎🏼
@@jennym007 Oh honey.... No. Don't put words in my mouth. Aside from a comment on the length of time we had to watch her playing with paracord, *I said the skirt was lovely but was let down by the top and would look better with something else*. THAT IS ALL I SAID. I made a suggestion as to what would work better. It's called constructive criticism. I wasn't mean. I didn't criticise her hard work nor her effort to create something great in a short amount of time nor put her down for trying to create something like this on a shoestring budget. I did not say I could do it better. (Pro tip, I understand fashion and garment construction to know what works and what doesn't.) It goes without saying that if she has the time in future, it might be something she could take on board for a new project, OR NOT. It goes without saying that that if she had the time or extra funds to go that extra step, she might have, OR NOT. I made the suggestion. THAT IS ALL. Incredible that you can't understand the concept of constructive criticism. But I guess you get everything perfect first go so you don't need to.
You are very gutsy, taking on something like this dress .I must admit I was somewhat skeptical at first, I didn't think you quite knew what you were about at first. I must admit the outcome was quite a surprise. Well done, Cinderella!!
Thank you!
My favorite line "not tonight! I'm not in the mood to play!!" 👏🙌 preach
Wow! This is amazing! I've been making dresses for a few years now, but this is so simple and I can't wait to make a dress like this!!!!!
Thank you! Hope it turns out awesome!
hey, thank you for that great idea!!! i was a little bit disappointet about yor top part. But the skirt is amazing. You could wear the skirt over a short and tight partydress. Magic transformation includet ^^
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Absolutely brilliant. Your excitement and enthusiasm came through and I loved watching your journey. Looks amazing.
Thank you!
this is so cute and beautiful! oh my gosh, would like an over top more, but the skirt ist magical!
Thank you!
There is too many "dO tHiS, dO thAt" comments. This dress is better than I could do, and lots of others. It worked in the end, did it? Yes, it did.
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OMG! Guuurl, you did that!❤❤
Well done! Love it! ❤❤❤
You did great and at the end of it all ...you had a ball gown and looked awesome. Mission accomplished!! Well done!
Thank you!
i have always dreamed of having a beautiful ball gown dress and now i can make one !
Hope it turns out great!
Gorgeous. You've inspired me to try this 😊
I’m so glad! Please let me know how it works for you!
beautiful princess dress! i love it. thank you!!
Thank you!
Thank you SOOOOO MUCH for this delightful video.
It turned out GORGEOUS! and so appreciate seeing your authentic process :)
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This is just what I was looking for.!!! Gonna try to make this for my birthday.
Omg! Let me know how it turns out!
This was a great attempt for a first-timer. But I worked at a craft store for 3.5 years....there are SO many easier ways to do this! Firstly is the same comment as everyone else: the hand-sewing of the waistline was unnecessary. So was the paracord: elastic is your friend, and you can even add a zipper or snap closure to it.
Also; why wouldn't you just buy a long petticoat to go underneath? They're fairly cheap & would've provided you with most of the "poofiness" you were looking for without all the trouble. From there, you just have to create an overskirt; a couple layers of tulle sewn to the elastic waistband, use the satin as a lining on an upper layer, with a tippy-top layer of more tulle for added effect. sew on the ribbon waistband exactly as you did, and voila! You can even sew the outer skirt to the petticoat if you just want a single item to keep track of.
For the top, a fitted corset wouldve looked BOMB, & you can find neat ones online for less than $50 (though you do get what you pay for, quality-wise. cheap is good for a couple single nights out, but will lose shape over time). Or you can make your own custom one- there are plenty of patterns you can buy at a craft store to work off of.
Thanks! I agree I def did it hard way. It was more from lack of experience and worrying about breaking my machine. These are great suggestions for the next time I attempt a dress like this. Thank you!
@@StarsetMoonfire I do not know about sewing, thank you for THIS and I love the way it came out. I would like for mine to look just like this.
@@daarkjourney9821 Thank you!
StarlightDemon71
Everyone’s an expert!
If you’re so good why don’t you start your own channel...
Then make your own. I see why you still not work there if this is how you treated customers
Love it, you made it your own too! I have recently got into dress/costume making and I kinda just play around until i feel it works rather than following patterns. So far I have made 3 Shakespeare costumes, 2 dame outfits, 32 waist coats, 2 alice in wonderland dresses and I'm currently working on queen of hearts dress
Thank you. And that sounds amazing! Great job!!
That is so cool i wanna make an 1780's osh style dress one day
Gorgeous!!
Omg, this is awesome, so pretty
Thank you!
A beautiful lady with artisan skills....and you look like a Disney Princess at the end ♥
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So cool!! ♥
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Beautiful!!!
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Wow beautiful beautiful
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Alot of love, sweat and blood into making this~ Very lovely. If you decide to make another and was a quicker way. Sew a casing on the fold of tulle. Thread elastic through. Than make a satin bow for the back. Or just use double faced satin ribbon through the casing and tie in the back :) Happy crafting
Thank you! That's an amazing idea! I do plan to make another. Thanks for the advice!
@@StarsetMoonfire So welcome!
Absolutely love this ball gown. I am going to try and make it!
That is soooo cool! Thanks for the idea I'm making tutus for my niece and her bridesmaids and this is the method I'm using...Great job!👍🏾
Hope they turn out amazing!
I think a satin camisole would have been a better cheat. Fun Project. Live and Learn. I hope you had a blast wearing it and that you're blisters healed!
Thank you! Yes, it was definitely an experiment. But I love it!
You really pulled that off. I love watching these. Always happy to see young people working a sewing machine.
Thank you! I learned a lot in the process and am hoping to get much better, but I'm thrilled with it as a first attempt!
That is gorgeous!
Thank you!
I've been trying to think of how I'll make my fluffy skirt and omg you seriously solved my problems with this video. Love it!
I'm so glad! Hope it turns out awesome!
You are a genius! Love this and will be trying this out for my 1st Masquerade Ball 😁. Thanks so much for sharing.
I'm glad you like it! Hope it turns out awesomely for you!!
My mouth dropped open at the reveal! It's beautiful and looks great with your hair and skin coloring. You're just lovely and all you need are accessories - jewelry and maybe some gloves❤
Thank you!
I don't know how to describe this...but it feels like she has that "If you say something to me right now, I will wrap this parachord around your neck so fast" energy, I can feeeel her stress over here it is making me very very second-hand stressed watching lol. 😅😅😅 That parachord elastic was absolutely brilliant though, I think it's genius!! Would love to hear if it was comfy and feasible for future dresses. :3
Lol, the timeline was stressful, but yes, the dress was super comfy! Tulle doesn't bother my skin, but many people in the comments mentioned that they find it itchy. That might be a factor if you're making one yourself. Also, there have been some great comments about a more efficient way to gather the tulle which I'd like to try in the future. :)
Hi! I love the tulle skirt! I’m currently making a ball gown now. With 3 nights to get it accomplished. So I totally understand what you went through.
The struggle was real! I hope yours turns out amazing! Some of the other comments have some great tips and advice for making it go faster too, if that helps. Best of luck!
heya! hope it went well!
Oof, same here. But of course I want to make an underskirt I can wear under other outfits as well, so that adds another element. 😅
I love this video and the dress! You’re clever and creative!! I’m a seamstress and I suffer from perfectionism and have to do everything “right” even when there is no right way to make a dress.
However, I did “make” the dress for my daughter’s maternity photos by draping and pinning and it’s so fun because you can have the beautiful dress and still have the 10 yards of fabric! Lol I’m going to subscribe and watch your other videos!
Thank you! It was a challenge. I’m definitely not a seamstress but do enjoy making clothes and costumes.
That’s such a great idea for the photos. You get the dress and the fabric! 😁
OMG That was great! That top gave me ideas for other stuff...good job.
Thank you!
Looks great !
Good video 👍👍 Useful and entertaining... Beautiful smile ❣️ and well done!! Thank you so much for sharing and keep up... Best Regards from Africa Egypt
Hi, Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you liked the video!
this is absolutely beautiful
Thank you!
thank you for the idea, I was looking up on how to make my own wedding dress with puff and this was the closest and the best way to make a removable petticoat, I will try it :)
Hope it turns out wonderfully for you! Some of the other comments have suggestions for gathering the fabric more easily than I did. I'm pretty new to sewing so I did it by hand, but there's likely a better way!
If you're going to make a tulle skirt in this way, and plan on wearing it during the wedding and reception, it will itch like hell and you'll be miserable. You should make or buy a full slip for a ball gown. Then you can cut part of the length off ,if you buy it. You can gather the tulle and stitch along the bottom of the slip. If you have no clue about sewing the slip you can always cheat. Take the measurements from your waist to how long you want the slip to be. Use this as a radius, and cut out one giant circle. Cut a hole in the middle for your waist. Make sure you take seam allowance into consideration. Because you have to fold the seam down at the waist and stitch it. You can use a drawstring or put some elastic in when you do the waist hem. But take it from someone who had a big ball gown with tulle petticoats for their wedding. Tulle is itchy. Don't use the method in this video.
What a clever idea!
Thank you!
The tutorial starts at 10:47. Add a gorgeous black top to this dress and it'll really bring it all together! 🤗
Awesome!
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Love love love this idea beautiful
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This is beautiful I’m totally going to make one of these at some point xx
Thank you! I hope it turns out awesome for you!
You're a genius!!! 👏👏👏 love it so much
Very Pretty! looks like something straight out of a fairy tail
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! :)
That is stunning!! Genius ideas for execution!
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OMG look I've only watched the first 10 minutes and either you're absolutely incredible thank you for such a hookup for the fabric you are now my number one RUclipsr thank you
Thanks! I was super excited to find that store. Glad you found it helpful!
Wow!! amazing job!
Thanks!
Wow! Great Job and Great Dress. Very creative.
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Soooo this was HELLA smart! It came out beautifully!!! Thank you for this, I will definitely utilize this method.
That was a GENIUS idea with the skirt, excellent job!! I have a ton of tulle for a train but had no idea how to control it, thanks for the inspo!
Glad you liked it!
Omg I love her! You were so fun throughout the whole video and I could tell how excited you were for the dress. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you! :)
Turned out lovely
Thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial 💕 I made my niece her quinceañera dress using this method for the skirt. I however used a sewing machine. Still Lotta work! 😬
Glad you liked it! Hope it turned out awesome for you!
Loved it! Looks beautiful. The bottom is amazing
Thank you!
Wow! So simple but so effective. My daughter lives in a residential place due to complex health requirements & her disabilities that require 1:1 & 2:1 care. It was her 18th birthday this year & she wanted a Strictly Come Dancing themed birthday. Sadly we had a strict lockdown & she couldn’t have family or friends with her for her birthday. I also didn’t get given her up to date measurements until now to make her dress. I have spent ages trying to find a simple but effective dress or skirt pattern that I could make her a swishy dress. As she is in a wheelchair she can’t have so much fabric at the back of her dress or she wouldn’t fit into her moulded to shape wheelchair. But your video has given me the inspiration I needed to make her dress. I will make the front of her skirt like you did, but I will add a satin layer beneath it to prevent a scratchy feeling on her legs. And a thinned out version at the back. I am going to make a wide boob tube top that can be attached at the waistband to make it easier for her to get dressed in it. Then I will add two really long straps to the front so that the top can be an infinity style dress/top. Then she can wear it in whichever style top she feels like on the day. I will put it in her Christmas Eve box as a surprise for her to wear Christmas Day if she wishes to. You helped me bring all my ideas together with this video & I wish to thank you for your help. I really hope you enjoyed your masquerade ball & still have this skirt to pull out for future events. I hope you are staying safe & well this year. Fingers crossed we will all have a much better year coming to us.
I'm so glad you found this video helpful! I wish you the best of luck with the dress for your daughter, it sounds like you've got it figured out and I hope it turns out amazingly! Best wishes!
Beautiful ❤️😍
It's adorable 😘
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Absolutely Gorgeous
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Beautiful x
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I love it!!!!!!!!!!
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Its amazing how much Buz you are getting!, I LOVE YOUR WORK!
Thank you!!!
Sooooo cute! 😍 I could literally feel your excitement 😁
I wanna make one now too 😎
So the standard in the industry is that gathers are 1.5 to 1. Then, the tulle is cut to that measurement. The fullness is maintained by layering multiple layers of tulle onto a waistband. It looks more like RTW then. Good Lord, you made so much xtra work for yourself. Keep on truckin’
Not everyone is a professional in "the industry" .. this is exactly how most learn (including urself I'm sure) ❤ through trial and error
making a princess dress for my daughter! this will be so fun! thank you! its so easy! way to go!
Hope it turns our great!
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩THANK YOU Cant wait to make mine for vow renewals Im a big diy fan and I’m going to be so happy to wear an “ original “ yay thanks 🙏🏽
So glad! Hope it turns out wonderfully for you!!
You looked awesome and looked like a Princess! Good job.
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GREAT JOB!!!
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Great job!
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Love the concept of the too
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it turned out soo beautiful
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That is so awesome cool!!!
Love it!!!
Thanks so much!
@@StarsetMoonfire my sister is gonna help me make one. 😃
I love what you did with the top is just a perfect dress on you
I think it's great for what it is. I would have added a scarf of tulle down the back to cover the tank, or a giant bow. That or used the satin to make a tube like top with the tulle scarf over.
Beautiful and you look stunning in it
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that's amazing, great job
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Oh my gosh! I love it! 😍😍💖💖💖👍 You did such an amazing job. Very creative! You do look like a princess. 👸✨👑👠🎀💄
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Loved it!! Looks fantastic!
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Wow I love it you look gorgeous
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Thank you !! Thank you !!! Thank you!!!! It’s looks amazing !!!
Thank you! Glad you like it!
Beautiful
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lovely good job girl!
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Skirt is MAGICAL
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Very cool
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I absolutely love the whole look , you looked exceptionally beautiful, good work i want to make one of my own exactly like this. 😊💚💚
Thank you! I hope yours turns out great!
Hey, that looks quite nice and put together! Good tip!
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This is absolutely stunning!
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Thank you so much for posting this ! I want to make my own wedding dress (with a similar skirt) this is so helpful !!
I’m glad! Hope it turns out wonderfully for you! I’ve gotten some amazing advice in the comments. It might be helpful for you!
Right..made that skirt look easy💕💕my wedding in 2 months that's how i ended up on this video...i love it
@@954gogetta I'm glad! Best wishes for your wedding!
magical transformation💖
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You had an idea , you thought it out to the best of your ability , you put it together, on your own. ! Congratulations. Lovely.
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