Dress making

Hi everyone, welcome back to my blog

It’s been a while, but I’m excited to share my recent sewing experience with you. This gown was made for a client who sent me a picture of a short, dinner-style dress. However, she wanted hers in a long version, still elegant, but more modest.

(What she wanted)

(The longer version of what she got)

After carefully studying the style, I went to the market and got a beautiful sequence fabric that closely matched what she sent, along with a matching chiffon material for the shoulder detailing.

To begin, I folded the main fabric into four and cut the front part first, using half-length measurements for easier shaping, even though the gown had no bustier. I followed up by cutting the back, this time adding a zipper allowance.

Since the gown was a turtle neck, I didn’t shape the neckline at first. I measured the shoulder, marked the neck down to the armhole (starting from the neckline), and cut it that way to keep it clean and fitted.
(Shown above)

Next, I fixed the zipper so I could get accurate dart lines with that of the back. I measured about 4 inches from the center and stitched both front and back darts.

Once done, I cut and shaped the lower part (the skirt area), matching it perfectly with the half-length bodice.

(The front and back lower part of the gown)

After cutting and sewing the upper and lower parts, I shaped the neckline by reducing 2 inches width all around, then measured the round neck to cut a slanted strip of sequence fabric for the turtle neck. I attached it, inserted the zip, and ironed for a neat finish.

Finally, for the chiffon detail at the shoulder, I cut it to my desired length, pleated it from front to back around the neckline, and it brought the full design together beautifully.

It was a fun and fulfilling project. Let me know what you think in the comments😍