So here it is, the end of the Making Wedding Dress series! I handed the wedding dress to my friend, and she wore it at her wedding after party. I was so thrilled to see her wear my creation… I really enjoy making the wedding dress. It took a long time, but the result was satisfying, and most of all, I learned a lot! There are so many things going into a couture sewing, and I can’t wait to improve this area of my sewing skills in the future. In fact, I just bought a book, titled “Cool Couture” by Kenneth D. King to study more.
Anyway, I will stop rambling and let the pictures tell the story:
If you are interested, check out more photos and her testimonial (in Japanese) here 
Here is the complete series of my wedding dress production journey!
Part 1 – Fabric shopping
Part 2 – Muslin
Part 3 – Another Muslin
Part 4 – Cutting Fashion Fabric
Part 5 – Sewing the Bust Part
Part 6 – Ruching
Part 7 – Skirt Part
Part 8 – Install a Zipper & Bones
Part 9 – Skirt Lining, Another Attempt to Install Zipper and More Supplies
Part 10 – Hemming and Attaching Pearls and Rhinestones
Part 11 – Balloon Train
Part12 – Waist Stay
Wow, the dress came out great! You must be so proud of the work you put into it. Beautiful work!
it turned out wonderfully, chie! your friend is so beautiful. congratulations to BOTH of you!
Your friend looks really beautiful in your dress! Well done!
Stunning and perfect.
She’s beautiful and the dress looks stunning on her. I’m repeating myself, but great job, Chie!!!
(And, the food at that reception looks so yummy!)
I follow the steps of this dress since the beginning and the result is awesome !
omg! That’s so amazing! Congrats!
Chie!
You have outdone yourself with this wedding dress. I love the sash, the beading and the ruching at the waist. It looks so professional and store bought.
Great Job! The dress looks fantastic and the bride looks gorgeous.
Chie, your wedding dress turned out so utmost professional! Your friend must have been extremely thanksful to you. She looked simply gorgeous in it! You are definitely a magician at the sewing machine! Beautiful.
WOW!
You done an amazing job!
It looks amazing and super professional! The big bows really suit the small frame
thank you tess!