Follow along in this 19-minute sewing tutorial as a dark fantasy gown comes to life in just one week. Learn the complete process of creating an elaborate costume piece, from selecting materials like black brocade, checkered net, and colored tulle to executing techniques including draping, binding edges, making lapels, and adding decorative appliqués. Watch the step-by-step construction unfold across multiple days, covering the creation of the robe base, underbodice, pleated details, and flowing tulle skirt. Gain insights into time management and construction techniques for creating formal historical-inspired garments under a deadline, culminating in a dramatic final reveal of the completed gown at a special event.
Making a Dark Fantasy Gown in One Week - A Complete Sewing Tutorial
Overview
Syllabus
- Sometimes, One Must Make a Gown in a Week
- Fabric Overview
- The Local Wildlife & June's Journey ad
- Draping & Cutting
- Binding the Edges
- Making the Lapels
- Back to Binding
- Plans for Day 2
- That Good, Good Sewing Machine ASMR
- Putting in the Pleats & Belt Holes
- Day 3 Begins/Draping the Underdress
- Cutting the Appliqué
- Day 4/Adding the Appliqué
- Stitching the Underdress Bodice
- Tulle Time making the skirt
- Final Day/Finishing Touches
- You Shall Go to the Ball! Final Gown Reveal
- Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Bernadette Project
- Credits
- piggie zoomies
Taught by
Bernadette Banner
