it's time to start making my WEDDING DRESS!! ah!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

posting twice in one week!!! who is she! ah! i'm so nervous to make this dress guys hahahahaha send help

[@amandajaneh]

This is such a moment! Congratulations ❤❤

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I'm SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Congratulations! ❤❤❤❤

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

And... I can't wait for this series!!!

[@wolfgangshuman]

congratulations, happy to join along.

[@meganmarshall-goodridge1521]

I also made my own wedding dress recently. And i have a subtle pink tulle over white tulle for the petticoat. This gives subtle pink colour underneath which is fun. So excited to see your fun ideas come to lifeee.

[@megwilkinson2501]

Congratulations, what wonderful news. But I’m a designer who believes in dressing up to feed the chickens 😂😂

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!! hahahah I LOVE THAT !!!

[@veronikaljungberg7149]

Totally agree!

[@susandevinenapoli7649]

At 65 and a grandma, I make non-traditional wedding dresses. Ive made about a dozen and sell them in a booth. Like you i can't get enough of it. I make everything but all white or long and white. Around here there are plenty of galas and new years eve parties for those type of dresses. Chopping off a train is pure excitement i hear in your voice. My mom made my first communion dress out of her train. I wish you health, wealth, and happiness for your new life. 💍

[@sammiiraee]

Do you have a link to your dresses?

[@susandevinenapoli7649]

@@sammiiraee they are at Painted Tree Boutique in Sugarland Texas. It's a boutique mall. They are also in a book I wrote Altered Couture: sewing a non- traditional wedding dress, on Amazon. I have a few on my you tube channel playlist Susan Devine Napoli. I actually quit traditional sewing to raise children so my newer venture is Altered Couture where I make it up as I go.

[@fromcarlyb]

That's awesome!!!! Thank you for your kind wishes.

[@bethany0marie]

Big recommendations on a tie back for the dress - helps ensure it will fit, no matter what your body is up to, and you can eat all your tasty wedding food. Also, big ups to bustles to have your train and dancing dress too!

[@fromcarlyb]

good thinking!!! you're right!!

[@diggi48571524]

I have to STRESS, consider using tie for the dress, not zipping. My dress was tied and it was the best decision ever. You never know how your body changes. I kept my dress, we actually had a kinda wedding renewal two years later. Never would I have ever still fit in a zipped dress, but we could cheat me in my old dress. I gained a lot of weight though, so 😂 Congratulations, enjoy the fiancée time, it will go away way too fast!

[@fromcarlyb]

CONSIDERED!!!!! Thank you so much for the advice!! I appreciate it!

[@mackenziedesire7515]

Your dress description is so joyous and whimsical, its so sweet to see someone so excited- not only about an exciting event (congrats, by the way!), but the journey of _making!_ for that event! So happy to see someone so thrilled to create, and having seen your past projects I have no doubt you'll pull it off! Not only that, but your excitement is infectious- it's definitely re-inspired me to be excited about projects I am working on! :)

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much! I'm definitely feeling the love from the sewing community!

[@its_mariarubio]

CONGRATS CARLY! This is such good news! I made my own wedding dress, and I liked how it turned in the end, but I did feel a bit of pressure to get it perfect. My advice to you would be to have fun and not obsess about making THE PERFECT DRESS, because in a way it will never be, since not all the amazing ideas can make it into one dress. About the train/t-length dilemma, you could always make the entire dress t-length, and on top add either an overskirt with the train or a removable train, kind of like a cape you can remove for the reception. I personally prefer the same dress for both events, but it can be easily modified to make it more comfortable to dance and jump around in the reception. CONGRATS AGAIN! So looking forward to this series!

[@EvlNabiki]

Was literally coming here to say all of this 💗 I second this wholeheartedly 💗

[@fromcarlyb]

you're so right. I had to write that down because I can already sense myself wanting EVERYTHING in one dress - which just isn't possible!!!! Thanks for the reminder!!!

[@lolelane]

Idk if you already know about her, but Sarah Spaceman had one of the best, most well explained corset/ bodice making videos I’ve seen yet. She’s a cosplay KZbinr, she does an excellent job going in depth about the process of sewing and crafting every little thing.

[@fromcarlyb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@amaeve1950]

Freida Lepold makes gorgeous couture tutorials. Also, Minji! Congratulations!!

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!!

[@erbear1660]

CONGRATs!! I can envision what you’re saying and am so excited to see it!

[@sj-el4lu]

I am less than 2 minutes in and the quote "I think weddings are kind of weird, but marriages are cool and wedding dresses are REALLY COOL" is the best sum-up of the entire wedding process ever LMAO. Totally feel you on the engagement announcement btw. I had to work through a lot of wedding-related "ick" due to the traditionalist and tradwife-y overtones that were associated with it. (e.g. "Finally A Bride", "From Miss to Mrs" ... not the thing for me...)

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahaha i feel so seen there's a lot of weird traditions & it's sometimes hard to know if it's like something that we want or if it's just something that everyone does!!!

[@artsyberry27]

I love hearing you work through the concept. I look forward to seeing you go on the wedding dress journey. You are delightful and a joy to listen to!

[@kaboutertje]

Highly recommend Freida Leopold's videos! She makes some BEAUTIFUL gowns with very well-tailored bodices (and lots of historical inspiration), and all of her videos are very methodical and detailed. Plus, her most recent two go into making & covering a corset for a strapless dress, which might help give inspiration.

[@stephaniewegener7167]

this sounds like a gardenia on a cool spring morning speckled with morning dew.

[@fromcarlyb]

i love that

[@annasavio2595]

Also, for the train/tea length dilemma, you could consider a cape? Like a robe? So you can have a sleeveless bodice/corset underneath and then a whimsical organza/chiffon/tulle layer on top, maybe with your signature puffed sleeves? 👀✨

[@fromcarlyb]

SINCE YOU SAID THIS I HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING CAPE!!!! a fantastic idea

[@LindseyKvarfordt]

I've been absolutely BINGING Kat Makes shorts content on Tambour Embroidery so I was picturing alot of her beautiful delicate flowers and embellishments as you were describing your vision. She has great long form tutorials too! Congratulations!

[@maxvanwho]

Separate bodice with detachable skirts/train? Could do skirt/train for the ceremony and then switch to the tea length skirt for the reception 😳😩❤️ 8:09

[@fromcarlyb]

GOOD THINKING

[@BridgetBaker-e5z]

Congratulations! I have a few suggestions to look to both for design and construction ideas. For general fitted bodice to flared, full skirt, Dior's New Look silhouette of the late 40's into the 50's should provide good information on structuring the bodice in such a way to give a sleek but supportive, fitted bodice with a distinct silhouette, and many of these evening gown versions in particular are strapless, making it very easy to either keep strapless or modify with a simple, swoopy off the shoulder sleeve. For the more floral inspiration, in that same time period Dior made the Junon and Venus dresses that has these gorgeous embellished petals to the skirt - architectural, with some versions having a swooping high-low overskirt of petals and others being a full cascade. Additionally, the slightly-multitonal-but-primarily-white mention made me think of a designer I saw while looking for inspiration for my own wedding dress, an Etsy artist with a shop called Wardrobe by Dulcinea. She makes these beautiful ombre layered tulle skirts that can be subtle or bold and are just gorgeous - the way she plays with color is just lovely. Additionally, something like that would add a lot of dimension without much time, effort or money, which given the short time frame might be useful! Again, congratulations, and I can't wait to see all the lovely wedding content coming up!

[@fromcarlyb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

I wrote everything you said down. Extremely helpful. I appreciate it so much.

[@BridgetBaker-e5z]

@@fromcarlyb Absolutely!! And if you need any help finding resources on how to construct these or anything, I'm a librarian and would be happy to help! Historic clothing silhouettes and research are a perfect combination of my interest and skills, haha. Cheers!

[@fromcarlyb]

@@BridgetBaker-e5z That is so kind of you. I actually have been searching high & low on resources on how to create corselets (the inside structure of a dress ... i've seen them a lot in 1950s Dior gowns...) but I haven't been able to find much there.... Do you happen to know any resources that dive into this? No worries if not - thank you so much for even offering!!

I got married last saturday and IT'S THE BEST DAY EVER!!! Can't wait to see your dress, it will be awesome ❤❤❤

[@briannakyse5167]

Congratulations! May your life be full and everything you dreamed of!

[@Animosi-tea]

Congratulations!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

congratulations!!!!! aww!!!!

[@cyndyatwildrose5551]

Congratulations! You are going to be a very beautiful bride!

[@annashirley6243]

I have never been happier for someone I've never met!! Congrats!!!! xxxx

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you so much friend!!!!! aw

[@TheGreengirl7]

I think you need to look into 1960s, 1988s wedding dress, and Labyrinth ballgown dress.

[@fromcarlyb]

LOVE THIS!! thank you!

[@saradoyel7490]

Ooooo can’t wait!!! Congratulations 👰🏻🎊🎉

[@cassandras8266]

CONGRATS CARLY!!!!! Oh my gosh!!! I've been watching your videos and rooting for you for a while now. So happy for you!!!!!!

[@cassandras8266]

Btw I am also engaged!!! I was going to make my dress as well but decided to work with a seamstress instead for this big day. Yay pretty gorgeous dresses!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

heheheh thank you so much!!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

also congrats!!!! that is wonderful news!!!!! I hope your dress is everything you ever dreamed of

[@softenstudio]

Hooray! Congratulations Carly 🥰 What a special time! xx

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you Melody!!!!!

[@kaybishop3317]

Congratulations.❤ Bernadette Banner has a lot of videos on corset making.

[@ninafletcher123]

Have a tea length dress with a removal train overskirt. so you can wear it with, or without....

[@fromcarlyb]

GOOD THINKING

[@k-creationskristinhuxford4531]

Congratulations on your engagement. I am excited to see what you create. I think if you make a two piece dress you can make two skirts, one for the ceremony and another for the reception. Just a thought. Good luck and I am excited to watch your creation evolve.

[@fromcarlyb]

GOOD THOUGHT!!!! Thank you !!

[@angelamoore1898]

Congratulations! 18 years ago when I got married I hadn't sewn anything since I was a college freshman. I don't feel confident enough now that I would try something so special. I will be eager to see how it turns out. I would have loved to have had a train, but my wedding was outdoors and my Mom and I somewhat reluctantly agreed that a train wasn't practical. When I found my dress I forgot all about the train. Mine was an off the shoulder, sweetheart neckline ball gown style. The bodice had lots of embroidery and sequins, and it had a tulle over skirt. I like your ideas about tea length in front and a train, and a long veil.

[@fromcarlyb]

Oh it sounds beautiful!!!!!! It sounds just divine! Thank you for following along

[@SamMora-u7g]

Congratulations!!! Someone who I’ve been watching who does beautiful corsetry is Frieda Lepold

[@fromcarlyb]

great rec!!! thank you!!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Congratulations to you both. So glad to be along the ride with you.

[@susiem.2068]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH ! May the Lord showers your marriage with grace and blessings.

[@martacreates]

Aww I’m so excited for you! I wish I knew how to sew when I was getting married so I could make my own dress haha😅 this year I was able to make my own”wedding guest dress” for my friends wedding😁

[@celesteashcombe47]

Wooo hoo!! Huge congratulations, Carly! Can’t wait to follow your journey. I know you, your dress, and your wedding are going to be absolutely fabulous and gorgeous come the big day ❤🎉😊

[@waterloobicycleworks]

So exciting!! Congratulations! 🎊 Cant wait to follow along!

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!!

[@chokaylatte]

AAAAAH congratulations!! how lovely! im thinking, if you want it to be a t-length you could also get a HUGE veil since said you loved that feel so much. that way you can have the look of a train, but also have it the length you want and at that length you can easily move around and dance after the ceremony. And!! you wont have to be scared that people will step on your train at the party hahahaha

[@chokaylatte]

ah i didnt finish the entire video before posting this comment hahaha, the bustes also sound cool! i wonder how that would work with the embroidery. im confident you'll absolutely slay it!

[@lilcurlybear3817]

very excited to see how this turns out! Rather than making a separate reception dress, you could go with the separates option for your wedding gown and make a tea length skirt for your reception to wear with the bodice of your wedding gown?

[@leadupont8588]

Congratulations on your engagement! I'm happy for you and Elijah, and I cannot wait to see all the bridal sewing ❤❤❤

[@Catsface99]

Please show a close up of your engagement ring. You are one of the most enjoyable people to watch on KZbin. You are so full of joy and enthusiasm in all that you share with us on that it makes me happy to listen to you and watch you create. You are such a breath of fresh air and sunshine. Can't wait to see your Wedding Dress created before my eyes. Keep sparkling the world needs more people with your kind of positive energy.

[@shif7905]

Congratulations 😊 Can’t wait to see the process

[@LeeLee86]

Carly!!! Congratulations sweetheart!! This is so exciting. And then on top of it you are allowing us to come on your wedding dress making journey?! Thank you ❤

[@jaimyboelen9445]

Congratulations!!! So excited to see this process🤩

[@sarahmcinroy2321]

While I don't recommend my method, but I started and finished my wedding dress 1.5 weeks before my wedding XD You've got this!! So excited for you!!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahah that's so scary!!! you're amazing!!!!

[@zeynepalkan5121]

Congrats!! I can't wait to watch the process, I hope you will enjoy everything about it!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

congrats!!!

[@BettsiLedesma]

Congratulations, Carly! You are such a joyful little soul and I'm so happy for both of you! I'm so excited that we get to be part of this journey to make your dress. I think if you were to place an ivory iridescent sequin under each pale mint, pink, etc. bead, you will maybe get the effect that you are after? Not changing the overall color, but adding your beautiful whimsical touch. The veil sounds lovely, the tea length with a train sounds lovely- all of it sounds Carly-licious! Such an exciting make!!! Yikes!

[@barbeb]

I am so excited for you!!! I am engaged as well and the first thing i thought was about being able to make my own dress, but we don't have a date set yet, so i shall live vicariously through you for now!!

[@fromcarlyb]

YAYYY congratulations!!!!!

[@sadkookie]

OMG CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🍾🎈🎊 💗💗

[@dogwearingawig]

also your glasses matching your wall color is so pleasing

[@SaraVeale]

Ahh so excited for you pair! And I’m so here for the dress and loving your vision so far. I just know you are gonna be the complete embodiment of a shiny, beautiful, glistening, flower, princess, queen, fairy 👑 bring on the toile!

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you so much!!!! ohhhhhhh :')

[@mistygreenrose9230]

my jaw DROPPED IN HAPPINESS SEEING THE TITLE!! so excited and happy for you!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

heheheh THANK YOU

[@PandoraSummer-d9v]

You are going to feel and look like the most delightful ethereal flower! Congratulations. As a sewist myself, I get it. You have what it takes to make it!

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you!! i needed to hear that ahahahha

[@danielle.harrison]

Oh my goodness your excitement is so contagious, congratulations! Your vision sounds so fun and I can't wait to see the videos

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you so much!!! And thank you for the recommendation!

[@RobinWeste]

So excited for you Carly! Wishing you the best in everything, we all can’t wait to see what gorgeousness you come up with! ❤️

[@lucybrady5864]

YAAAAAAAAAY 🎉

[@TJtheBee]

Congratulations! Your ideas sound amazing. In terms of corsetry, I’d look up Bernadette Banner’s videos about corsets. Hers are quite beautiful!

[@bewilderedbunnny]

congrats on the engagement!!!! thank you for sharing this journey you're starting! i can't wait to see how your dress turns out!!

[@seventeencatssewntogether2514]

Congratulations! That’s so exciting! Draping 101 & Daria Pattern Making have some really good tutorials, if you want a bustier pattern, I really like the LilypaDesigns Kanon Bustier, and also Alexandra Louise is great for inspo for draping very fun gowns. Good luck and can’t wait to watch the process!

[@Animosi-tea]

I greatly enjoy your videos. I find them both relaxing and encouraging. I am very much a novice sewist and I find your approach to projects fun and relatable. I've been watching your videos for a while and I think this is the first I've commented on. I just wanted to say Congratulations on becoming engaged

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you for such a sweet comment. It warms my heart. Your hobbit wedding sounds fantastic & completely genuine!!! I love it. Thank you for your kind wishes & I'm sending them right back to you!

[@238Tina1]

I am beyond excited for this series 🎉

[@fromcarlyb]

AYYYYYAAA y

[@michelleborges-ke5ex]

Congratulations! 🥂

[@mariananavarro4175]

yay congrats. im so excited to follow along on the journey.

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!

[@stephanie1044]

Exciting! 3 months to plan a wedding is INSANE but you can do it!

[@RuralGoneRogue]

Ahhhhhhhhh congratulations!!!! 🌟 I’m so so excited

[@breebreeswanson11]

Omg congrats!!! If you want someone who delves into historical sewing and corset I can’t recommend Bernadette banner more, great informative videos!

[@cakegirlg27]

Congratulations!🎉

[@sarahm1447]

Congratulations!

[@emmamarie6774]

I’ve been binging and falling in love with ur content! this is so awesome. CONGRATULATIONS

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you for watching!!!!!

[@mariemuller3239]

Frieda Lepold is an amazing seamstress, with incredible construction skills and soft elegant designs. I don’t think she does many tutorials, but maybe she can be an inspiration

[@VindigoBlack]

Oh I am here for this!!! Congrats! I can't wait to see this whole journey!

[@tonia-deegraveson1760]

Your excitement is so very special and thank you for allowing us to travel this beautiful moment with you - i am definitely looking forward to seeing your design unfold ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

[@lpark6048]

Omgggggg congratulations!!!!!!!!

[@CaliCreativeDJC]

Congratulations

[@AlexiusPflugh]

I love how excited you are :)

[@EllenDocker]

I love this video. I love this journey. IM HERE FOR IT. I wore a 1950s dress that was blue but faded to be the most perfect ethereal blue ever. It was organza silk and so floaty and I absolutely loved it.

[@fromcarlyb]

that sounds unbelievably beautiful. i have to say 1950s gowns are some of the most beautiful out there in my opinion!!

[@EllenDocker]

​@fromcarlyb awww thank you!! Yep I have no regrets! Love classic shapes and draping as it will still look beautiful in years to come. That's why I love all your ideas here

[@alenemarie1726]

My wedding dress was a tea length into a train and I loved it! It was also pink tulle with beading and pearls on the bodice and it made me so pretty and special and beautiful!

[@sally-annie]

Thanks for posting about this process! I am on the hunt for a wedding dress and feeling Overwhelmed so just hearing your thoughts is helpful. Can't wait to see the process! x

[@fromcarlyb]

I feel that overwhelm!!! It feels like such a big choice?! Good luck fellow bride !!!! hehe

[@beckyfitts8223]

Congratulations!!!

[@SophTheCat]

Would maybe doing a removeable train also be an option? Big train for the ceremony and nice tea length dress to dance and mingle afterwards in? So excited to see how it looks!

[@karen80ful]

Congratulations. I am so happy for you! I love your vision, I love how you verbalize your vision so clearly even though you’re saying it’s not clear. You really do know what you want and you’re gonna make it happen. Also. I do feel like I have some insight I would like to share. This is from the dress you made where you patchworked the beautiful ombré fabric in pink and yellow and then you wrote a word across the front in black. Remember when you cut it slightly too short? that’s tea length and I don’t think you should go tea length for your wedding dress. I am not against tea length wedding dresses. I just felt like that length on that dress you made was a mistake. So keep that in mind as you’re deciding on the length of your dress. I know it’s gonna be amazing. I know you are an amazing creator and so inspiring. The skirt that I made from your KZbin tutorial is my favorite thing I’ve ever made 😊. Good luck, Carly. I can’t wait to see you process unfold.

[@bybiancafayecrafts]

Love all the ideas! If you're unsure about the train you could make the dress tea length with a removable top layer for the ceremony and that can be train length... maybe...possibly....perhaps... ish 🤔

[@Lilbitmade]

I’ve been making my wedding dress all year. Last month I decided I hate it and brought my real dream dress off Amazon and will be adding a big colored petticoat 🥰😅😅

[@moda78z]

3,5 months?! You guys are running to the alter! Congratulations! 🥂

[@fromcarlyb]

bahahah why not!!!

[@MiaSmithies]

I can't wait to see the process, you always have incredible vision! I am happy you are both happy!

[@HammarM]

What happy news 🎉 and so fun to come along on this journey with sewing your wedding dress. Congratulations🥂

[@kimmurray5059]

Lorraine White makes beautiful corsets

[@AliciaFerrer-p6m]

You are so cute! I love to see that you are so excited about sewing your wedding dress. Congratulations!!

[@swittman9123]

I know I'm late to the party, but I think Stargazer lilies fit the flower description you were conveying. They're mostly white with a light color accent on each petal toward the center, and they have spots that could be beads that glisten

[@pauliene25]

Congratulations Carly, so happy for you ❤

[@RomySews]

Congratulations! I have no idea what this dress will look like but it sounds delightful and I can’t wait to see it! ❤

[@Kufalk.equestrian]

Butt cape! If you did a detachable butt cape you would have the best of both worlds with your dress length! Congratulations by the way 😂❤

[@fromcarlyb]

LOVE THIS !!!

[@dbdesignsandsewingaustrali5668]

Congratulations, can’t wait to see your dress progress 💕

[@nadiaaanicolee]

Congratulations!!! But only wedding content pleaseeeee I can’t wait!

[@gittyvh4964]

Ten eerste gefeliciteerd met jullie verloving … ik vind het idee van vooraan korter maar wel lang met sluier een fijn idee … je kan misschien overwegen om in 2 delen te werken zodat je met de ceremonie een sluier hebt maar die er bij “ de feest “ kunnen af te halen zodat je toch een mooie jurk hebt maar ook het comfort om vrijer te kunnen bewegen 😊 is maar een ideetje … ik hou trouwens enorm van jouw video’s en je bent een inspiratiebron voor mij om zelf wat te experimenteren met naaien en dingen maken , dus dank je daarvoor … nog heel veel liefs vanuit ( en vooral “ GENIET “ van dit moment want dit doe je maar 1 keer ❤ )

[@haleyhanniford8709]

I wonder if you could put an additional layer of thin chiffon over top of the sequined layer? That way you’d be able to maintain the light floaty movement and the colored sequins would be quieted just enough. Congratulations!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

OH LOVELY!!!!!

[@katerrinah5442]

Congratulations! I agree that weddings are terrifying but fancy dresses are incredible! I'm so excited to see what you do 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Freida Lepold would be my best recommendation on youtube - she does beautiful formal gowns with corsetry and structure 🥰

[@annam4029]

I would check out Bernadette Banner for historic corset Inspiration. Of course she mostly uses historic methods but for finding out about how well fitting coursets are made, she is a great source. :)

[@constanzaquezada6493]

So happy for you, Carly, I'm so excited to see what you're gonna create, I'm sure it will be awesome ❤️

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

Exciting news!! Congratulations 🎉

[@addykralich1759]

omg Carly I just found you last week and am thinking of making my wedding dress too!! cant wait to see the process!

[@fromcarlyb]

AYYYYYYAAAYYY good luck my friend!!!