How I made THE Princess Dress from Ever After | Breathe Dress part III, a thousand trims

Hello everyone and welcome to a new video!
I'm so happy to finally share with you the last bit of the making of the Breathe dress from the 1998 film Ever After. The dress is worn by Danielle de Barbarac to the ball in her big Cinderella moment, and it's a beautiful Italian Renaissance inspired dress in a myriad of silver trim, embroidery, and beading. If you'd like to know more about the project, make sure you check out the other videos in this series and Instagram for more images and videos of the finished dress!
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[@glittergoblin]

“It just goes to show, no matter how long you plan a project things will still go wrong.” What a mood, and mad props for all your problem solving and perseverance! I really get a sense from your video about the scale of this project and am just in awe of your abilities and the dress.

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

It may have taken 4 years to complete, but it certainly wasn't time wasted. This is a beautiful piece of art.

[@molinattiaudrey]

never shut up about it please . it helps me to be motivated to finish mine

[@maywenearedhel]

I just finished sewing my Lady Galadriel-inspired wedding dress It took me four months, and it was a nerve-wracking experience from start to finish, even though the design was well within my level of sewing experience. But when you are working on your dream dress, every single step is nerve-wracking

[@courtneyx9845]

This is beautiful! I can see how it would take so long to complete. The embroidery is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

It's a proof that if you really want to do something, you can achieve it. It might took 4 years, but now you have an incredible dress. And how much did you learn by making it!

[@juliemiller9258]

Just such a beautiful creation! I quilt, so 4 years on this dress is proof that with patience and perseverance we can accomplish complex projects. Something also needs to be said about the beautiful local you chose to film the reveal at. What a magical spot. And yes! Keep adding to it!

[@debcarroll8192]

OH MY GOSH! Your attention to detail in this gown is amazing, and you are so beautiful in it!!!

[@theoriginalnik]

Excuse my while I just scream for joy for 20 minutes at how marvelous this is! It’s amazing in every way and I’m so glad everything fell into place 😊

[@coreygilles847]

Well that is just a breathtaking dress! it’s so beautiful it could be a wedding dress ❤

[@DipityS]

That gown is a piece of art - so delicately butterfly wings beautiful. The background for the reveal was beyond perfect - like you'd stepped into a medieval fairy story tale 😊

[@kirstenpaff8946]

The embroidered skirt panels turned out so lovely.

[@loverizzato9081]

Absolutely stunning!!! I wish there was a way for Drew Barrymore to see this and for you to meet her in your dress!!

[@TruFlyFox]

This is gorgeous. I don't think I have seen a more accurate interpretation of this dress.

[@kellyrose3905]

Holy smokes! If a project took me four years, it would be because I threw it in a corner and refused to touch it for 3.5 of those years. Your tenacity is really really impressive! The dress is stunning!

[@debraanneclark2188]

The hard work really paid off and the dress looks amazing on you. Sometimes things take time for a reason

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

This dress is brilliant. The trims and embellishments are stunning. The work involved is inspiring... Well worth the wait!!

[@lexitippett4700]

I’ve seen several people make versions of this dress over the years, but yours is 100% the best. That attention to detail would make any designer so proud! It looks exactly like the one from the film! I’m amazed!

[@charlarp]

The time it took you to get it how you wanted it and the attention to detail really shows! What a masterpiece! You look stunning in it! Beautifully made!

[@skatfan]

Wow it’s so beautiful! The trims you made are fantastic and the overall look is really stunning. ❤

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Wow Cat, absolutely STUNNING 😍. All of that embroidery and hand sewn beading really paid off because it looks amazing. You are rightly proud of this magnificent creation. Thank you for sharing your vision and talents with us and for taking us along on this journey. ❤

[@dorota1504]

Oh my... it is stunning. The grey colour really fits you. And the dress gives you so much joy, you're just glowing. Congratulations on the finished project Cat - definitely worth the time! The embroidered panels really take the breath away. I never seen much appeal in the Breathe Dress, but it makes me happy to see you finishing your dream gown. Yaay!

[@avocadowitchknits6629]

My goodness! It looks like it was worth every second of work! Congratulations on finishing it! 🎉

[@emmadavey3892]

WOW! that embroidery is beautiful! Well worth the time and effort. Amazing!

[@grammykcutter6374]

The dress is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!. Such lovely work. Thank you for sharing.

[@beckyd3140]

I have to admit I was underwhelmed with the brief look in the convention video, but seeing it now, stunning! You put a lot of work into the details and it looks amazing.

[@vernieplummer5148]

I'm so proud of you for completing your goal - as long-term as it turned out to be LOL. Your embroidery and every other part of this dress is stunning and you should feel very accomplished.

[@farangarris2598]

Amazing! Holy Moses! Just beautiful. The beading and trim,are just such a kiss of oooh! Love this you did so well. Keep up the good stuff, even when it takes awhile.❤😊

[@patriciawilliams3006]

A truly amazing dress and such a wonderful project to work on. Love it.

[@Lyra_of_Spinning_Winds]

🤌🏼 * chef’s kiss * Absolutely perfect

[@kalka1l]

Stunning! Clearly a labor of love. Thank you for sharing your creation. Goals!

[@angeladent4175]

WOWEEEEE! Words are not enough! Stunning,spectacular, awesome and oh so beautiful! 💖

[@eebeegee8325]

Well done Cat! It's breathtaking! 😊

[@darkeyedfran]

It’s SO beautiful!!!!!!! The shoes are the perfect touch!

[@makeda6530]

Finale? Amazing! You’ve done it!

[@reginafetty6374]

My dream dress to make. I can't imagine taking four years to make, what patience. It was well worth it. It is a complete work of art, you should be very proud of your finished work of art. It is beautiful!

[@SimpleDesertRose]

Oh wow, Cat! This has got to be the most epic dress ever! 🥺😍🤩 It's beyond beautiful. Exquisite. I had just turned 19 when this film came out and it always wanted to recreate the library dress. I even went out and bought the Simplicity knock off pattern. Then shoved it in the drawer and never touched it. 😳 ironically my daughter found it and the cheap wal-mart fabric is got to make it with and she tried to make something with it. Its hot fit issues and the instructions are missing so she was flying by the seat of her pants. Still I applauded her efforts. I personally love how your version of the breathe dress came out. You have the patience of a saint for all that detail. I probably would have driven myself crazy. I can't believe it's been 25 years. I think you're right and this dress was meant to be. I'm so happy for you that its done. I think I was here for part 1 of the dress series. I remember you were feeling overwhelmed by all the embroidery at the time. I just can't get over how beautiful it all came out. This is one to be proud of. Hats off to you. 🙌🏼❤️❤️

[@lindabullock742]

The dress is certainly stunning and you look amazing in it….Congratulations!! 🎉🎊

[@ginalou5774]

Absolutely incredible job Cat. I would have given up three years ago

[@procrasticrafting]

It came out so stunningly! Congrats on the amazing finish and all your hard work is fully evident in the final product!

[@KanonBlack13]

Great Job!!! Amazing! And is a great example of going at your own pace and not rushing it so to get the result you aim for!

[@sirenlorejackson603]

Never clicked on anything so fast

[@ushere5791]

your breathe dress is breathtaking!!

[@KellyAK]

It's so beautiful!! Worth every minute of all the time you put into it. And what a lovely reveal, absolutely dreamy and magical ❤❤❤

[@valleriejoy]

WOW! What a spectacularly beautiful gown. The embroidery is amazing. Great job.

[@everausten]

You made it! Congratulations on a marathon performance! This dress is so beloved by so many, it's wonderful to see creative people try their hand at it. Your attention to detail is so relatable, it's inspiring to see you persevere and complete your unicorn! Amazing effort and it's so shining and beautiful ✨🌙✨

[@BethAge95]

Amazing work of art! It really does showcase all your skill and patience! Just stunning!

[@ourancestralhomestead]

I admire your dedication, the dress is beautiful!

[@tassey]

Exquisite! What a beautiful gown and what a lot of work.

[@angelaross1]

Oh my this is so beautiful. You are right to be proud of all your hard. Work! Such tenacity.

[@agimagi2158]

Beautiful! I think I like your version even better than the movie one!

[@KenZchameleon]

Cat, this is one of my most favorite dresses (second only to Sarah's dress in Labyrinth). You did an amazing job! It's absolutely gorgeous! This brought tears to my eyes. I was 18 when the movie came out and Danielle's scene with this dress always gets me. I'm going to watch it now 🧡

[@ChanelBlanc15]

It’s gorgeous! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ella-iv1fk]

Absolutely amazing, well done for finishing it and congrats on 50k subscribers! If I could I would make a spiderman pointing meme with Cat, Rachel and Mariah in their breathe dresses

[@leannemedhurst9662]

After bing watching for about a week I have finally watched all of your videos. I found you while struggling with buttonholes and just had to watch more. The dress has well been worth the 4 years you worked on it for! You look amazing 🥰

[@loonyrune]

Absolutely stunning in every way ❤️

[@andrewkolb7199]

It’s breathtaking. Thank you thank you for sharing 😊.

[@DetectiveGesicht]

I have no words! What an accomplishment. Truly lovely ❤

[@lindajensen1959]

It is beautiful!! Well worth waiting for!!!!❤❤❤

[@michellecornum5856]

YAY, WOW! IT'S GORGEOUS!!!!

[@papillonpress]

What a staggering accomplishment! You should be extremely proud of yourself. This dress deserves professional photos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@newcreature222]

Congratulations on your hard work, I’m in awe of your craftsmanship you did a excellent job, I’m so happy for you, you are phenomenal “just breathe, just breathe “ 😊

[@MayLina]

The first part was the very first video of yours that I've watched maybe a year ago or more and i was hoping that you will finish it one day! And it is finally here omg it turned out so much better than I imagined! There are more videos of people recreating this dress that came out after I watched the first part, but I was still really waiting fot yours cause the dedication with hand embroidering skirt pannels is what got into my hear in the first place. i don't think anybody spent this much time on the details like you did and it paid off! Hope you enjoy your dress and hope to see a video from the convention you are going to weaк it to

[@sunflower7329]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@kjtherrick4031]

WOW. Impressive work and a beautiful end result. The dress is amazing and looks good on you. Great work!

[@lindaruffin-vanmeerkerk7999]

Wow, just wow!😍🤩

[@jilliedillie]

Absolutely stunning!

[@catreid1019]

Wow Cat, that is stunning, just stunning.

[@sonjialeyva]

OMG. It looks amazing. Congratulations on a job extremely well done!

[@LadyFernandaCarmo]

This dress is amazing!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@munka214]

It's GORGEOUS! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 You did such an amazing job.

[@bloomwiththestars]

I'm so happy for you for completing this dress! It looks incredible 😍 You did a wonderful job!

[@CarrieLCreative]

Absolutely stunning work! I can't wait to see more photos on instagram ❤

[@annaj1056]

It's beautiful! You look amazing!!!!! Congrats on finishing it! ❤❤❤

[@janetcdaniels]

1,000% INCREDIBLE!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@maudline]

Omg it is absolutely spectacular! Your hard work has definitely paid off!!!! So so beautiful and love the reveal location, shoes and makeup too Literal perfection! Congrats 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@maudline]

And congrats on 50K!!!!!!!!!!

[@Carrieliney]

Incredible. What an achievement

[@kateatschool]

That is an epic project! You look stunning it must be wonderful to wear (Also, it makes me realsie I've been watching your videos for 4 years - I remember part 1 of this series :) )

[@melaniesmith2362]

I am in awe!

[@apriljodoin9643]

Just stunning 🎉

[@michelleross9782]

Cat, I think you created a museum worthy piece that I truly am utterly proud of you to do. I hope you've already gotten your insurance plan for it from Lloyd's of London? This masterpiece is worthy of protection, between the cost of the materials & the hours & hours/days & days/weeks & weeks of work probably gives it a value that is mind-blowing!

[@cd2street]

the sleeve too small - gosh we have all been there!! Congrats on the standard of your work, the stunning result and the finishing it after 4 years! I have a worth dress copy that seems endless too! I would love to get to the other end like you and also like you I have had disappointments along the way - we do our best but nothing meets the standard in our heads sometimes and we have to be kind to ourselves XXX

[@maggiekedves]

Breathe and keep persevering, dream come true is a worthy effort 💪👏🏻

[@SherBB]

Wow! this is incredible! great job!

[@aroger2486]

So beautiful!

[@melissafaucheux6777]

Absolutely lovely! Great job. ❤

[@equaliaticmadness]

all of my kudos to you - its beautiful

[@ReinaElizondo]

Soo pretty! Just stunning!

[@elizabethrose2106]

Stunning ❤ such a labor of love

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

That was just stunning. Well worth the wait!

[@tbagsmorgs]

Just spectacular, congratulations ❤

[@susanrobertson984]

Wow!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marthaschwartz5031]

Magnificent!

[@fri5481]

❤🎉wow...beautiful ❤

[@Rosy.Cusson]

This is so amazing! Well done!!!🎉

[@Mamasmovietime]

Absolutely gorgeous. You did a tremendous amount of time consuming work and the details are stunning. Congratulations on the success of your labors.

[@corasgrove3474]

Looks amazing - and goes great with where you filmed it 🙂

[@AJansenNL]

Wonderful. I wish I had your skill.

[@thistleweed]

This is so beautiful!! I am so in love with the dress and the time and love you put into the craftsmanship really shows 😍 you look beautiful!!!

[@mrs.knecro7044]

So much detail!!! The amount of time and work you put into this is crazy and it absolutely shows ❤

[@Finn4thewinn]

Congrats! It looks so nice, and you worked so hard on it you should be proud ❤️