Dressmaking: Lace & Tulle Tutu Prom Dress

Some highlights of this recently completed prom dress I made. Bodice features a seamless lace overlay, delicate off-the-shoulder sleeves, and corset back with eyelets. Skirt is a full circle with a ton of tulle for the overlay.
For more on sewing a lace bodice without seams see here:
• How to Sew Lace Withou...
OCT 2019 update!!
Want to learn how to make this dress? Visit threadora.com to learn about my new pattern collection!
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[@Zenzele50]

There might be more posts of people making dresses like this on KZbin but yours is the most professional garment that I have seen produced since I have been watching KZbin. Blessings to your hands and your creative ideas. Shalom.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Grammi Z thank you!! ♥️

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Grammi Z I’d love your support in helping me create my first digital pattern collection! This dress is the first design. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@aaditi9538]

Yes😊☺☺☺☺☺

[@mzGLEElvr]

I don’t know what I would even wear this for but I feel like I need it

[@heythere4410]

Everytime i buy a dress

[@ThiccOgreBoi69]

I feel like this everytime i see a pretty dress that i like. I dont even like dresses that much.

[@aliyahjade8372]

school, work, the grocery store, the airport and maybe the dentist

[@emilycheeseman299]

My aunt is going to be recreating this in blue for my prom! My schools theme this year is magic or fantasy, so I’m going as Cinderella! I even bought some custom shoes for the occasion lol, I can’t wait to wear this dress thank you for the amazing video!

[@roselynmedina6766]

Emily Cheeseman is your last name actually Cheeseman? Because if so, then I love it.

[@emilycheeseman299]

Roselyn Medina unfortunately so 🤣 It’s kind of ironic really considering I’m a girl and I hate almost every kind of cheese and am allergic to a few of them 😭 I’m glad you like it because I most certainly don’t hahaha

[@roselynmedina6766]

Emily Cheeseman oh my lol!

[@reaganmcmorris4979]

can ur aunt hook me up too :))

[@candypandyem1342]

The dress is absolutely beautiful, if it was in white I believe it could be a gorgeous bridal dress.

[@aaditi9538]

Army

[@nadegelefloch7886]

the dress looks absolutely amazing! The video is pretty clear, but for someone (like me) with 0 dress sewing experience it's still quite hard to follow. I'd love it if you could someday make a tutorial video (if you have the time ofcourse) on how you sewed the bodice, the ribs (don't know the english word) and lining without making them visible through the lace. Also how did you make the skirt and hem it so nicely?

[@matheya]

The video is not a tutorial to follow and make yourself a dress - she's showing her work. People study dressmaking , pattern making and fashion in general at special schools. :)

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Nadege Le Floc'h I am making a pattern collection and this dress is the first design. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Maya The Bee thank you for saying so! I’m so excited this dress is in my new pattern collection. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@dsstudio76]

This is advanced sewing level. ✂️❤️😊

[@dezignerdreams]

Love this!!! Looking to make a dress exactly like this! Wish the video was a bit more detailed tho! The parts I was really waiting for you skipped 😩

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Kerley Bernard sorry some aspects were missing. I only filmed what I thought would be interesting to showcase. It's more a portfolio video. What would you like to see? Maybe I can do a follow up video.

[@dezignerdreams]

Elise Tonn Designs Awesome!! Either way the video was perfect lol but I would like to see how the tulle layers were sewn together (were they sewn separately or did your sew them together?) Were the layers of tulle also cut into a circle skirt or left uncut and gathered? And how/where did you hide the seem of the straps with the grommets?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

If I remember it was about 7 meters of tulle and two layers. I gathered them and sewed up the center back each separately. Then sewed each gathered layer to the skirt underlay. Not clear what you mean about the grommets, the extension? Or the actual sleeves?

[@Lixx34899]

Elise Tonn Designs can you make a detailed video on the bodice and you made the pattern? This dress is beautiful!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

linda hatcher hey! Thanks. It's now sold to a client. Next time I do something similar I will for sure.

[@PaintingandExercise]

I did not understand what you were doing with the lace at the beginning of the video. But now I see that there are no seams in the lace on the bodice. I have to go wrap my tiny brain around what you did there. Truly amazing to a beginner like myself.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Sara the key is thread tracing where your seams would be and cutting the lace around that.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Sara this prom dress will be this first design in my new pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@mairamalik7814]

the dress is so beautiful i love it

[@sharonzona4346]

Just saw your channel for the first time. This dress is absolutely STUNNING!

[@lilianaserrano8258]

My daughter is looking for a quinceanera dress and this is gorgeous

[@artistpw]

You should try working with some hand painted silks. Those would be lovely.

[@Tjobi]

lovely outfit please where can I find the cased boning you used. thanks

[@salomatkhandesigner8293]

Wow!!! So pretty dress... Well done!!!

[@normaletrero7256]

Very Much Loving The Dress!!!!😆

[@haniputri9149]

Hello I am ur new subscriber, is that tulle skirt separated with the top of gown? Could you make a video how to make that tulle satin skirt☺ thanks before, ur video is very useful☺

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Hani Putri I’ll be starting a pattern collection and this dress is the first design. It includes video lessons too. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@haniputri9149]

@@ThreadoraGowns thank you, I'll check it latter

[@Falco90thebest2]

can you do a video where you show hot to do a skirt's hem

[@ThreadoraGowns]

of course! Next hem I do I'll document it for sure!

[@Falco90thebest2]

Elise Tonn Designs really?!?! thank you so much...your videos are so helpfull for me...thanks thanks thanks ❤❤❤

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Fashion is my drug now you can learn how to make this dress! Preorder on my crowdfunding campaign! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@1980Campino]

Is there a picture of a woman wearing the dress?

[@mkblaineb]

Do you sell these dresses? And if so, could you make them in black? I really like this dress and I am currently looking for one for my 8th grade prom

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Hi, currently I only do custom commissions and locally here in Victoria. Hopefully you'll be able to find something similar!

[@lucyrose5256]

OMG you have prom in 8th grade i only have mine in 10th 11th and 12th

[@mkblaineb]

Zoe Summer we have them in 8th, 11th, and 12th

[@ShayyLovesSoup]

We have ours only 11th and 12th, I wish we had three lol, it was so fun last year

[@CroixdeLorraine]

Beebo! At The Disco You want to wear black in the eighth grade?! Honey, you have YEARS to wear black!! Wear something colorful and fun, that shows off your youthful energy and sparkle!! Have fun at your prom and take my suggestion in the spirit of fashion and fun!!😉😊

[@scarletweb2106]

When i'm graduated from 811x, i'm going to make my own prom dress

[@unimeemayola6157]

I wish i can make something like this for my cousin's prom..

[@mimodz7062]

Waw cest trés belle collectoin jame🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@christinelee6477]

I didn't see how you attached the bodice to the skirt? Do you have tips on how you did that? I'm also making a dress with gathered tulle and a satin circle skirt. I'm wondering what the best was to attach these skirts to the bodice without a bulky, unsightly seam.. esp since my bodice will be sheer

[@ThreadoraGowns]

I show it in my Prima Ballerina course, but you have to get the bulk of the seam towards the skirt. Press the tulle in the seam allowance too. Lining should keep it down, but if not you might have to clip/grade or even catch stitch.

[@evelyn.b1217]

When is the full size pattern going to not be preorder?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

There is not going to be a full-size pattern, you can practice the techniques in the half-scale pattern course though!

[@yulianaliu5895]

love this.. thank you so much :)

[@nittibit6662]

Knowing how to sew really comes in handy!!! 💃🤗

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Valerie Marie you can learn to sew this dress in my new pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@CelestinaFlyofficial]

This dress is just awesome!!! I wish there were more details about how to make the pattern and how big is has to be for different sizes.... I'm a beginner in sewing so those informations are crucial for me if I want to get it right... 😅😅😅😅

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Lucie Lebon I’m going to be launching a new pattern collection. This prom dress is the first design. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@violetg3486]

Can somebody please tell me wear she bought the laced corset?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

N Gomez hi there! It’s part of the dress. Grommets and ribbon laces.

[@gracejoanne1801]

If you want to have your new styles prom dress, you can go to google search "pickedresses" to got, the dresses is cheap and unique, hope can help you.

[@xxbyy4512]

This dress is stunning I love everything about it

[@professoralenircatori9482]

Gostaria de ver a costura da saia na blusa!! Como você fez o acabamento ?

[@rayne-annekahler2155]

Hi :), I am absolutely in love with this dress. I know you made it a year ago, but I see you've still been replying to the majority of comments so I guess I'll hope you see mine. I really would like to make my own prom dress for next year, my senior year, but I'm a beginner sewer and I'm not sure how I would go about it. I would love if you would make another prom dress video, with a much more in depth tutorial. Although I do like this showcase type of filming, I would need a LOT more info to make such a huge project myself. I was also wondering how much making something like this would cost. Would it be worth making my own compared to buying one, price wise?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Hey there! Thanks for watching :) I don't have anything planned at the moment in terms of a full tutorial. I am doing my own collection this year and that means less and less time for videos. My best advice is to follow a commercial pattern to get the basics. Are you in a sewing class in school? The best way to learn is to try honestly, there's always a seam ripper! When it comes to cost, it's going to be cheaper. This dress was probably 150-200 in material but it's the time spent that you'll have to be okay with. I spent probably 60+ hours on doing a draft, alterations and sewing (all those layers of tulle, invest in a gathering foot!). You've got the time, start simple and with a draft first and you'll do great! Check out www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-4070-misses-miss-petite-special-occasion-dresses/4070.html#start=23 it's really cute!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Rayne-Anne Kahler I’d love for you to check out my new pattern collection. This prom dress is in it. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@laurenbufton4168]

Such a beautiful dress 😍 how many layers did you do for the skirt and how many meters did you use?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Lauren Bufton I’m launching a digital pattern collection/course and this dress is the first design! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@kahoot3998]

this looks AMAZING!!!

[@augustinaujunwa1799]

Please how did attach the loop at back?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

The corset lacing? It’s an extension with eyelets. They are inserted with a tool. Then I put the ribbon through them to lace up the dress. I show all of this dress in my course threadora.com/collections/courses/products/prima-ballerina check it out if you want!

[@suranjanghosh3993]

What are the fabrics used.specially the inner one

[@foreverkenzie2397]

Will there be a more in-depth video?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Hey! Sorry, the dress was one of a kind. This was more of a showcase video, who knows maybe I'll get a similar comission one of these days. Everyone seems to love it.

[@foreverkenzie2397]

Elise Tonn Designs I hope so, very lovely 😊

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Forever Kenzie I’m launching a pattern collection with this prom dress. Learn to sew it! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@professoralenircatori9482]

E o volume do tule na costura da cintura como você fez?

[@ouafabouaaza4366]

I didnt understand how u sewed 😑

[@ThreadoraGowns]

ouafa telaidjia this is more of a highlight reel. Are you wanting to learn something specific? Maybe I can do a separate video.

[@cary975]

Elise Tonn Designs that would be great if you could find time. 😁

[@madsagesen]

Elise Tonn Designs

[@ThreadoraGowns]

ouafa bouaaza you should check out my new pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@adav135]

The bodice looks so pretty omigod

[@Medusablu]

I still didn’t get how u sewed the Tull to the top with a clean finish like that can u please help me out.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Jus Blu hi! The layers of tulle are gathered and then sewn to the waist. It’s a lot of bulk so giving it a quick press beforehand helps. I’ve actually created a video course and half-scale pattern on this dress if you want to give it a try! threadora.com it’s the Prima Ballerina.

[@magnificentmarvellous1273]

Can you do a more detailed and step by step video with material description?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Magnificent Marvellous I show you how to sew this dress in my new pattern collection I crowdfunding. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@kevinpark1219]

Hi, I am willing to pay for a custom dress like this to be done for my daughters 17th birthday. I would pay for all expenses and shipping. If you would like to work something else please email me.

[@saboofashionstudio6316]

Nice gown...ma'am

[@anisharajput9142]

I need this♥️😩

[@yashfaanwar1949]

How much net is needed to make this gown???

[@alinav.prasad2488]

How did you made the skirt that fluffy

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Alina V. Prasad 7 meters of tulle! Gathered up.

[@KawaiiKarina]

Beautiful dress :) my question is did yo make the skirt and the corset different or did you sew them together??

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Karina Villasenor skirt is attached. There's a zipper up to the waist.

[@KawaiiKarina]

Ahhh okay tht makes more sense thanks you so much!!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Karina Villasenor I’m starting a pattern collection. This prom dress is the first design. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@anastaciadelpradovolcania8859]

Hola me parece sensacional pero como se cosen las mangas o tirantes al corset. saludos

[@anthonycruz4020]

honey the dress was beautiful but this needed to be more thorough. still looks perfect tho.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Anthony Cruz thanks and noted but it was meant to be a highlight video not a tutorial.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Anthony Cruz I’m launching a dress pattern collection with this design. It will have video instructions too. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@amayerakhan9316]

Very nice

[@cutietifftiff]

Hiii can you tell me how you joined the bodice part to the tule part without a waist band... Seeing that the top of the tulle skirt had a lot of gathers

[@ThreadoraGowns]

cutietifftiff hi! I did the tulle layers all at once and gathered them to the satin skirt layer. After some pressing sewed a regular waist seam.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

cutietifftiff this dress will be included in my new pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@Brighten-up-sunshine]

nice video fun to watch have a great Toy filled day

[@elizabethsmyth7769]

How long did it take from start to finish....lovely gown

[@ThreadoraGowns]

I can’t remember exactly. I work on a few orders at a time. This dress I recreated for my pattern course Prima Ballerina and that took almost two months in half-scale.

[@kailanalula6573]

Hello I really loved this dress that you designed! Is there any possible way that I can order a dress from you? Please and thank you :))

[@ThreadoraGowns]

kaila nalula email me through my website with what you’re thinking and I’ll take a look. Elisetonndesigns.com

[@siak4654]

Whts the white fabric name which u marked

[@sarahabdalah877]

jolieeeeeeeeeee

[@marinamouny5657]

Could you show how to sew the dress, step by step?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Hey! This dress will be one of my first in a pattern collection. Check out some of my latest videos on Threadora on how you can order it. Each pattern will have videos to go along with it.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

marina herrera I will be offering this dress as a digital pattern soon! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@somethingelse1096]

Is a waistband required for the skirt?

[@elinaearl1717]

Song?

[@ms519]

Pretty

[@anthonycruz4020]

oops sorry but the dress still looked gorgeous

[@suleymanceyhan2338]

Omg wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww i am cool😄🤓😙😙😙😙😙😙😙😙😙😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mirianmuoneke6940]

you're simply amazing . I wish i could learn from you. you're the best. Please can you show how u did the the sewing up of the darts? am in love with your work. and please would like to follow u on Facebook. that's if is ok by you.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

mirian muoneke thank you ❤️. I have a video one sewing lace that shows sewing two princess seams together, same principle here. Overlap your thread tracing, stitch following the lace design and trim the excess.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

mirian muoneke ❤️ you should check out my new pattern collection I’m creating. This dress is in it. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@lailasbeautyworld]

Beautiful

[@amenatawakkoly994]

I wish I could sewing like you God bless you

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Amena Tawakkoly and you can! I’m starting a pattern collection with this dress included. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@kierstenkelly7342]

It looks really pretty and it's my favorite color

[@hojatazghandi108]

شمابه زبان فارسی هم میتونیدصحبت کنید

[@valeriesaavedra4005]

Can you please do a video on how you sew the end of the sleeves in lace or the end of a shirt in lace how do you create the boarder with out sewing in a boarder

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Valerie Saavedra you should check out my new pattern collection. I show you how to make this dress! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@mytime4798]

I really want to be a fashion designer, but I don’t know how to draw. Any tips?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Alias S Practice and use a template to trace.

[@Meena-dr7of]

The dress is absolutely beautiful

[@bethboo2182]

I made this dress for my prom😍❤️

[@victoriahernandez2135]

Podrias hacerlo pero que se explique mejor

[@Meena-dr7of]

What is the material called tht u put to hem the bottom and make it stay out??

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Mira* Amania horsehair braid!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Meena* Amanda* this prom dress will be in my first pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@ladyhamilton5179]

Lovely and well done. Have fun sewing, later

[@lacryptedemina7813]

What is this song? I love it!

[@VanK782]

I did not learn a thing. Barely anything was shown.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Hi karolina, it wasn’t a tutorial. More of a showcase since it was a custom design.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Karolina M this prom dress is now part of my new pattern collection! Learn how to make it step by step. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@unicornsistersdiamondlove7546]

I want this dress

[@phoebewinters3599]

Just curious to how much your commissions cost in pounds

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Phoebe Winters it depends on what you want. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@cindytombo7985]

Wow can you teach me how to do that??

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Cindy Tombo you’ll be able to soon! This dress will be the first pattern I’m doing for Threadora Gowns. Check out ifundwomen.com/projects/threadora-gowns

[@عاشقاميرالمؤمنينعليهالسلام]

اشتركت في قناتك

[@xXxc4r0l1n4xXx]

Where can I buy the lace fabric?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Carolina Perez got at my local fabric store. I see it all the time, a stretch lace.

[@wikjejanssen3770]

wait how did you make the front lace seamless?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

wikje trimbos it’s done by overlapping the lace and stitching around the motif. I have another video where I use this technique in more detail.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

wikje trimbos I’m doing a pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@ririnyumi355]

i didn't understand how u made the top .... btw the dress is gorgious

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Ririn Yumi learn to sew this dress in my new pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@schaecarnie7707]

I want it so badly 😭

[@rajanigupta1554]

Smjh hi nhi aaya

[@sindrelvargas1294]

Esta hermoso 😍😍😍

[@NoorNoor-zr9ny]

حلو عجبني

[@pedinurse1]

beautiful

[@mlr9795]

Gorgeous dress!

[@brennayoung9602]

how did you make the pattern pieces?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Brenna Young I drafted a strapless bodice added modified sleeves to it. Skirt was a circle skirt, drafted that for lining as well. Tutu I didn’t need a pattern for :)

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Brenna Young I starting a line of sewing patterns! This dress is the first design. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@allyandrew1234]

Do you have a shop?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Savannah Rudolph I do, Etsy too and everything is custom... for now.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Savannah Rudolph I have a digital pattern collection coming soon! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@abenaosei-gyamfi8474]

Hi! How many layers of tulle did you use?

[@ThreadoraGowns]

I believe it was two and about 7m each layer.

[@Dina-u4j8m]

فك

[@haileymaggard1635]

How much did it cost you to make it? Where do you usually get your materials? I absolutely love this dress

[@ThreadoraGowns]

hailey maggard sorry I don’t really remember... we have a few stores locally in Canada. One is called Fabricland and where we bought most of the material for this dress. Online I like to use Fabric Wholesale Direct. But they’re a bit expensive to bring into Canada.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

hailey maggard this prom dress is the first design in my new digital pattern collection/course. Learn more at threadora.com!

[@Nathouuuutheone]

Step one: trace out some lace Step two: cut that lace in a way that's seemingly unrelated to what you traced before Step three: sew some boning on a piece of clothing that magically appeared Step for: throw a tule skirt on your workstation Step five: sew some other fabric to... something else? And voilà, somehow there's a finished dress. It's pretty but you probably have no clue how to do it for yourself because this video really only vaguely showed half the main steps. I would have really liked to be shown more about the whole part where you cut the lace and maybe about how you sew it to the bodice. The rest I could most likely figure out elsewhere easy.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

N The One thanks for the critique but I think you misunderstood the point of the video. It was not a step by step tutorial but a highlight video. I have another video on how to do the lace if you wish to view that. I would do video as a tutorial but this was for a paying client and meant to be one of a kind.

[@Nathouuuutheone]

Sorry for the sass, I thought I was funny. In any case, I went and watched your video on seamless lace. It definitely answered some of the questions I had about this video's dress. I think I'll be sticking around and figuring out more as this channel goes.

[@ThreadoraGowns]

N The One this prom dress will be the first design in my pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!

[@katieburnopp3137]

I wish you explained what you were doing more so that I could try to re-create something similar!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Katie Burnopp I also think it would be cool to recreate it again. It was one of my favourite custom jobs!

[@ThreadoraGowns]

Katie Burnopp this dress will be in my new pattern collection! Learn more at threadora.com!