Okay, so, I got this idea to make a burgundy wedding gown. It all started when I was flipping through some magazines. I saw all these brides in white, and I thought, “Why not something different?” Red’s always been my color, so I thought, why not a burgundy gown? Not red red, but like a deep, wine-red, you know?
First, I drew some sketches. I’m no artist, but I scribbled down what I had in mind. I wanted something elegant but not too poofy. More like a flowy dress that’s still kinda fancy. I showed my sketches to my friend, Sarah, who’s a bit of a fashionista. She gave me some tips, like adding a bit of lace and maybe a nice belt to cinch the waist.
Next, I went fabric shopping. Oh boy, that was an adventure. I visited like five different stores. Finally, I found this gorgeous burgundy fabric. It was perfect! It had this subtle sheen to it that I loved. I also picked up some lace and a silky material for the lining.
Then came the hard part—actually making the dress. I dusted off my old sewing machine and got to work. I started with the basic shape, cutting the fabric according to my sketches. I’m not gonna lie; it was tough. I messed up a couple of times and had to redo some parts. But, you know, trial and error, right?
After I got the basic shape down, I added the lace. I decided to put it on the sleeves and around the neckline. It was a bit tricky to sew on, but it looked so pretty in the end! And oh, I made a belt out of the same burgundy fabric. It really pulled the whole look together.
I also experimented with some accessories. I found these cute hairpins with little red stones that matched the dress. And for shoes, I opted for some simple, comfy heels. I mean, I’ll be wearing them all day, so they gotta be comfy, right?
Finally, after weeks of work, the dress was done! I tried it on, and I gotta say, I was pretty proud of myself. It looked amazing! It was exactly what I had envisioned—elegant, unique, and totally me. I couldn’t wait to wear it on my big day. I added a flower crown filled with bright-colored blossoms when I wore the wedding dress. Burgundy is an excellent alternative to black and a versatile color that offers a plethora of beautiful combinations.
So, yeah, that’s how I made my own burgundy wedding gown. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. It’s not just a dress; it’s like a piece of me, you know? And I think that’s pretty special.
