Sewing A Vintage Wedding (Anniversary) Dress: Following A Vintage 1950s Reproduction Sewing Pattern

My first vintage sewing series: In this vintage sewing video, part 1 of 3 I sew the 1950s style vintage wedding dress of my dreams using a reproduced vintage sewing pattern. I can't believe I am sewing a wedding dress! Its actually for my wedding anniversary.
Stayed tuned for part 2 where I sew a vintage coat to where with the vintage dress and part 3 where I sew vintage gloves, vintage hair accessory and style 1950s wedding hair tutorial and 1950s makeup tutorial for my upcoming wedding anniversary.

The Link to purchase the vintage sewing pattern

If you like vintage sewing:

[beeticket]

As per your request at the end, you can add what’s called a “waist tape” into the inside of the dress that will shift some of the weight from the shoulders to the waist. I’m not a historical dress expert by any means, but I think if you just tack some 1” wide cotton twill tape to the waist seam and then sew on a few hook and eye closures, it will really help take some of the strain off the weaker strap seams while you’re wearing it.
Hope this gives you an idea and well done on your beautiful new dress!

[TheHsallaway]

Oh my gosh yes you are so right! It makes a huge difference to approach a project as a learning experience instead of “skipping to the good part” as you put it. It has literally taken me years to slow down and stop cycle skipping and ending annoyed with subpar results 😂.

[fallenangel]

Your fabric choice is beautiful….lovely garment

[selfsufficientsue]

I love this dress! I usually do a mock up of the bodice and down through the widest part of the hip + 4”.
It’s hard to take the time to do it though.😊

[leannwhite]

Absolutely gorgeous! I will wait patiently for the next segment in your series. I ordered 2 patterns today. One was vintage Vogue FF uncut. The other was a reproduction sleeveless corset. I think that's what it is called. Definitely not a bustier. Already made one of those. Love watching you and seeing what you've made.

[katherenewedic]

I like hearing the sewing machine. great job! great dress!

[KlingonPrincess]

Wow! It's beautiful and elegant. I LOVE the trim! Just stunning work 💜

[stevezytveld]

Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary... Hhhaaapy anniversary {sung to the Lone Ranger's tune}
Yay for your first Series!
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[roxanne]

You did a great job. That fabric and dress are gorgeous.

[SewRena]

I’m swooning 😍😍😍 it’s absolutely LOVELY❤️ great craftsmanship!!! You go girl

[ladypinkbagsetc.]

Drew! I am so happy for you and may I first say you are doing a awesome job on your Anniversary dress! It is beautiful and I know you will look Gorgeous in it. I cant wait to see all three of the videos! Thank you so much for sharing your creating process. I am working on my channel for content. I hope I am as successful as you are with my channel. This is truly beautiful! Your choice of fabric, trim and patterns are spot on. The gloves will set it all off! And I need lots of pictures of you in this masterpiece once it is all done! Congratulations and Best wishes for many more wonderful years to come! Sew Pink aka Arub Williams. 😁

[artemisarojas]

Really look so beautiful ❤️. Your hard work it's showing in the dress 👗

[pamelajohnson]

Drew your wedding dress is beautiful you're going to look so beautiful in your dress.

[knittingnana]

Omg, that vintage trim is EVERYTHING.

[lizzieb]

Oh my goodness! Absolutely stunning! So pleased I discovered you. 1950’s clothing is both elegant and fun. Love it!

[jolynnwhite]

Love the pattern, your ascetic is chic 🧕🏿🦹🏾‍♂️👌🏾👍

[WithLoveKristina]

Oh my gosh it’s GORGEOUS. I can’t wait to see the rest of this series, I love a good ongoing series!

[cimorene]

Fantastic choice and placement of that trim. It's so classy and elegant! And I love the idea of making it as separates. Even here where you perhaps won't be able to get a lot of use out of wearing the two pieces separately, lol.

[HaleyMarieVintage]

OMG THIS IS THE PRETTIEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN! Love this dress and you made hand-stitching look relaxing lol

[sandramadaris]

Love the patterns you're using, the material is gorgeous and the trims are so wonderfully feminine! Your husband will fall in love with you all over again!!!