Making Cinderella Dress - The Bodice | Ombré Dyed with Puffy Bertha & Handmade Butterflies!

[@bernadettebanner]

Oh. My. *Goodness* This is going to be AMAZING 😍😍 (I mean, it is already amazing but I cannot wait to see moreeee)

[@Syeda237]

Hellooo

[@itz_moonwolf1480]

Hello bernadette!

[@wyster14]

Hi Bernadette!

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, thanks! 💙

[@monicatruong1223]

HI

[@BCFSruthiS]

I have never been so invested in someone else's project as much as I am now. You are creating your own magic here.

[@gio6775]

If you adore huge, ambitious recreation projects, The Peacock Dress Project by Cathy Hay is the next series to watch for sure!

[@moonbyun3949]

this is literally the best recreation of the dress i've ever seen.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Awww, thanks!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I really don’t think anyone will ever be able to top this one. Probably not even Bella herself.

[@angelasaulsberry4945]

@@BellaMaesDesigns you did a great job

[@moonbyun3949]

@@BellaMaesDesigns you're amazing 💞

[@VenetiaTrentalance]

Yah the waist is spot on!

[@penultimateh766]

Seems like you've accomplished what probably took a whole team of Hollywood designers and costume makers to do.

[@nahmastay3300]

I think it took 20 or 50 (forget which number) people at 1800 hours according to the head costume designer for the movie. Incredible

[@moniquenelson7567]

Yeah she did but to be fair they made 9 gowns and she said this is her 6th and final one.

[@Plantbasedworld]

Wow! What an accomplishment! Oscar winner here

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

@@Plantbasedworld is this sarcastic or..?

[@Plantbasedworld]

@@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices definitely a true compliment! ☺️

[@ShadowsOfMoonlight]

Thinking on it more, adding in an ombre dye that's darker on the bottom, lighter on the top is pretty genius. It would help add to the illusion of a tinier waist bc the darker color would work sork of like a contour and the lighter as a highlight, which would visually underscore the contrast. Great catch on that, your eyes are so sharp!

[@kiomicakessewperfect3900]

Omg I never thought about that! So cool

[@168vfk]

Dang that makes so much sense! There’s so much illusion in this dress!

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I don't why, but the idea of this dress being too big and floofy to film within the confines of your sewing room makes me smile. Congratulations on finishing a dream project!

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I prefer your version of the butterflies. They look more cohesive with the rest of the dress than the ones used in the original.

[@emmhiggss]

The fact that you made this ON YOUR OWN is so beyond impressive, you should be incredibly proud! It looks amazing!

[@littleraeofsunshine]

So very much agree, wasn't a fan of the butterflies on the original, but yours are amazing! Looking forward to the "get ready with me" so we can see all of those gorgeous layers together!!!

[@VTPfirewolf1994]

Totally agree. I think her butterflies look even better than the original!

[@mellie4174]

Way better than the original!

[@littleraeofsunshine]

It's so hard to describe: it's clearly a dead-on replica, but at the same time, it's absolutely original. Mesmerizing!

[@chloexianah3070]

You should design a very much simplified version as an every day wearable dress version. It would be so pretty.

[@ushere5791]

great minds, except that i was wanting one to wear dancing. i love the idea of twirling across the dance floor wearing skirts that flow like silvery water.

[@jules2291]

This dress was a huge success !! Looks exactly alike ! I mean wow , I've loved every part of this journey . I especially loved those little handmade butterflies , I might try them for a smaller scale sewing project in the near future .

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aww, thank you! 💙

[@beeb6730]

I love the combination of being so so painstakingly and specifically accurate and then you making a few intentional decisions to make it something you personally will love, putting your preferred butterflies and a neckline you feel happier in makes it *your* dress in such a lovely way.

[@adrianachong9029]

Wow. I feel like we’ve birthed a child together. The final product is stunning. It is a work of art. You should be very proud and I hope you feel accomplished. You have made me fall in love with this dress all over again and really see how complicated and special it really was. This has been a wonderful journey and I can’t wait to see the video of you dancing in this gorgeous garment.

[@danaondrackova3431]

I seriously feel sad that this series is ending :( what will be the next amazing project?! do you have any idea?! any more princesses? I absolutely love the dress and you look amazing in it. I jumped into this moving train in somewhere middle of it and I was really surprised on how lovely the dress looks so I kept watching you for your lovely craft and nice jokes and now I am so sad this ended. Another happy ending.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Awww, thanks for watching!! The next project is her work dress (after a month break or so! 😂)

[@gerdine9258]

@@BellaMaesDesigns Ooh, I didn't know that! Looking very much forward to that! :-D

[@amandadeoliveira2353]

@@BellaMaesDesigns Can't wait for that!

[@alissameeker]

@@BellaMaesDesigns Omg I'm so excited! I love her work dress!!!

[@bibliotecaria2]

Definitely looking forward to that. The work dress tempts me more than the ball gown.

[@KaylaElizabeth_h]

the ombre makes so much sense. it makes the waist look even tinier. paired with the many skirts, and the corset. That's why her waist looked so so tiny

[@patricijafijan6043]

Can not wait to see the finished dress 🤩🤩🤩

[@모모-k1x6t]

When I say it looks exactly the same I mean it looks EXACTLY THE SAME

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Awww, thanks! 💙

[@isabellaerdem7768]

THIS IS SO EXCITING

[@PolarisDesigns]

Aw I'm sad to see the end of the series but I can't wait to see what you will do next! Love your channel so much, it’s inspired me to try my own! 💗

[@belindacoba5158]

Same!!!

[@speakersocks393]

Yessssss

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, yay!!! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@foamandfog3112]

I graduate from High School today and this honestly was the best thing I could have asked for. Your videos constantly inspire me, pushing me through happy, sad, and mediocre weeks as they have for the past year. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. The dress looks amazing!

[@ariahazelwood3842]

Congrats!! '21 is moving on to bigger things 💜

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, congrats!! That's so great to hear!! 💙All the best for your future endeavors!!

[@Madame__Mim]

Honestly, I think you improved the bodice & bertha. I'm not a fan of the butterflies at all and you made them work! I also like the higher neckline, looks really good.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Agreed. The butterflies look much nicer on Bella’s dress than on the original. It’s also my least favourite part of the costume, but she made the work in a way they didn’t in the original. Why movie studios haven’t hired her as their costumer, I don’t know.

[@mjdc2533]

the Bertha transforming before my eyes as amazing to watch. It was like a magic show.

[@elenabenavides4146]

I cannot tell you how happy I got when I received the notification for this 😅 Can't wait to see how this turns out!!

[@leroytaylor6177]

As a seamstress myself I love watching your videos cause they are therapeutic cause I love seeing people make other garments than what I normally make

[@laurelwelch6295]

I love that strategy with the strings for ombre dyeing. So incredible to watch your whole process and I'm so excited for you to have your dream dress.

[@lyamainu]

This is BEYOND incredible. Your attention to detail, your skill, your vision, all blow me away.

[@KenZchameleon]

the butterflies BLEW MY MIND! this whole thing is simply amazing. I fell down the rabbit hole of your videos thanks to your 1950s dress with Bernadette's advice. You are so fantastic!

[@meister1210]

As beautiful as the original film dress. And you look as beautiful wearing it as Lily James in the film.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, thanks! 🙃

[@MegMarchSews61]

The INCREDIBLE amount of work and effort you've put into this amazing project is paying off!!! It looks EXACTLY like the original dress!! It's beautiful!

[@paulstarrett1949]

✨It was really just so incredible to see your whole process, your many mock-ups, your fit corrections, the seemingly endless yards of fabric, just everything! The final piece is absolutely beautiful and it’s been so magical to see your journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us and taking us along.🦋☺️

[@moonbyun3949]

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT

[@Julibeansreads]

The most I can do is a simple stitch by hand to make little repairs in my clothes, but this is the level I can only dream of! SO GOOD!🦋

[@quisnessness]

I'm just amazed you were able to do what originally took a whole team of professionals with a Hollywood sized budget hundreds of hours to do, and you did it all by yourself. No, it wasn't fast, cheap, or easy, but it's exquisite.

[@impishcreations7900]

You crossed the finish line!!! And what an amazing AMAZING accomplishment. I applaud your dedication, your attention to detail, and above all else - your passion.

[@lickthismiff]

"Wow I can't believe you finished it in just a few months" "It's been 7 months" "Excuse me *what?* "

[@MimiRox13]

Is it weird to say that I’m proud but also low key just a tiny bit jealous at the same time?😅 More than anything, it’s just so inspiring to see that-if you’re willing to put in the blood,sweat, tears, and money lol-projects like this CAN be done! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 6th & FINAL DRESS🥳. Thank you so much especially for sharing this journey with us (instead of randomly uploading one day to flex like, “so I made this thing~”) that way it’s possible for us to do it too! I kind of hope you keep it, but if you sell it, it needs to be SUPER expensive. You deserve every penny🤗

[@abigailm.2388]

Thank you for putting LOTS of footage of the finished bodice! When I watch sewing videos here on KZbin, creators never put enough footage of the finished product-and it bothers me so much! So thanks! And also I wanted to say, you are an inspiration to me and the work you put into this project is SOOO ASTOUNDING!! I can’t believe how dedicated you are!!

[@abbywithanie2772]

I literally want this to be my wedding dress!!! Thank you for your hard work actually creating this dress and make the patterns available!

[@Just.Celeste]

I love your videos so much, I watch them religiously every time, they're so soothing! I admire your dedication a million times, amazing work!!!

[@elizabethmotta7877]

I cannot describe how happy I am to see, at last, how the dress came out.

[@shmwmlam3953]

Wow! Your attention to details is way beyond something I could even apprehend. I've learned so much. This is the best recreation of the dress ever!! So pretty

[@nahmastay3300]

I cant wait to see the reveal. I was in love with this dress the moment I saw it for the first time in theaters and I knew no one would ever do it justice in recreating it but this....this is spectacular!!!! I was going through a rough time when this movie came out so I went by myself to the theater on a friday night and this movie ended up becoming really special to me because it gave me that feeling of magic that I so desperately needed at that point. So to see someone put so much heart and care into something this special to recreate that magical feeling in real life is really incredible to me. Fantastic job!!!! I would kill to have your sewing skills. You're amazing and I can't wait to see what else you create.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, that's so wonderful!! All the best to you! 💙

[@LoganW1815]

The dress is so lovely. Thank you for taking us along with you. I like what you did with the butterflies, especially leaving the yellow out.

[@kyleanderror]

I am so excited to see the final reveal, every part of this process has been perfection and I can’t wait to see the full finished look! So proud of you, the years of labor, expertise, and ingenuity that went into this recreation are clearly evident. You’re a goddess!!! I really hope that you get to keep this one too, I couldn’t imagine parting with it!

[@dimfke_]

Wow wow WOW!! This is probably the best recreation of the dress I have ever seen! All your hard work definitely payed off!

[@mfuentes4961]

Wow I’m blown away from the beautiful job you did for making this dress! It looks absolutely stunning!😍👏🏽😍👏🏽

[@sophiageorgiou3685]

This is ashtonizing.. the work that has been put on this dress is unbelievable! You should be proud

[@katherinemorelle7115]

This really is the best possible recreation of this dress. I cannot see how anyone could ever tip this- not even you. Though if you wanted to branch out into the Evil Stepmother’s costumes, I would SO be here for that! Honestly, Cate Blanchett’s costumes are my favourite part of the entire movie.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Her costumes are AMAZING!

[@costanzaingegnoli8150]

Following along with you on this magical journey has been a dream! I can’t wait to see you dance in it!

[@carolyhen]

I can't discribe in words how much i loved all of this, thank you so much💜💜💜

[@inarios451]

You're an amazing young woman. Very talented. Love your work and the finished product is fabulous!

[@tammymasson2343]

Positively dreamy! I am in love with the colors and sparkly shiny-ness! The butterflies you made are incredible! You look absolutely beautiful in it! 😍

[@sierrakopp7911]

I have loved seeing this project unfold! You have an incredible gift, @Bella Maes Designs. A someday dream for me would be to meet you and talk about all the artsy crafts (my especial delight).

[@8698gil]

The amount of patience and attention to detail is just amazing. I would never in a million years have that kind of patience. Amazing work. And you have the perfect shape for this dress.

[@starsun6363]

Yaaaaaaaaaay! This looks AMAZING! This was a frick ton of work and an awesome journey to follow you on.

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

And thank you for following along!! 💙

[@starsun6363]

It was my pleasure! 😘

[@manylessons]

I love watching these videos. And they’re even more fun after seeing the dress in person! Absolutely stunning to see the movement of the fabrics!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 All you research has paid off! Your talent amazes me! ☺️

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I am consistently impressed with how much work you put into this. I admit, I found the Bertha interesting. I think I just haven't paid much attention to hidden elastic, or what floof, or fancies drape over it. I realize they aren't your favorites, but I do enjoy the butterflies & appreciate knowing their secrets.

[@julzgulz1992]

Bravo! What an amazing creation. The butterflies were never my favorite part of the dress, but the moment you attached them the dress got that Disney magic fairy dust all around it. Amazing design and you are a magician for recreating it so perfectly. I have lived going on this journey with you.

[@logandodson1484]

Very impressed by your skill and tenacity - working for seven months on one project takes a lot of mental endurance. The final result is gorgeous.

[@KTBEverlasting]

Hands down the most identical to the live action dress and she did it all by herself. I love seeing Talent flourish.

[@kiomicakessewperfect3900]

Perhaps you should make Fantine’s dress from the les Misérables 10th anniversary show. Ruthie Henshall’s dress is so pretty!

[@alyssaprosch2210]

This series has been an absolute highlight of my days!!! You are outstanding, and I can't wait to see the full reveal!!!

[@MysticOceanDollies]

This is amazing! I would not have your patience to make that dress. I love all the little details that you researched and spent time putting into the dress. You can really tell how it payed off.

[@therussianprincess7036]

I cannot wait for the final reveal and dance! This project is truly magical.

[@StarRiderIRL]

Congrats on completing the dress!!! I can't wait to to see the full reveal of everything all together!!!!!!!

[@seanaghpalmtree]

Congratulations on finishing the dress!!! I'm so so excited to see the showcase video, and from what we've seen so far you have done the most amazing job! The dress really is identical to the screen used dress (but without the oversaturated CGI re-colour) I love how you made the butterflies, they really do look so magical. 😍😍😍 I can't wait to see your next project, but make sure you have a rest first, you've earned it!! 👏

[@Moonlit_Rose]

I have been watching from the very beginning and seeing this dress come alive has been something to look forward to through my tough times. This dress is on my to do list, maybe not like how you did it, but it'll definitely help.

[@mrsbeevs]

This is the most beautiful replica of the gown that I've ever seen! The amount of detail and love you put into this project is inspiring. Thank you for explaining the different techniques and stitches you used throughout the project. I learned so much from you that I'm now implementing in my projects, as well. Beautiful work, and can't wait to see the final pictures and videos!

[@jennarhodes2724]

Your patience and care in making this dress is paying off stunningly and I am so happy you are sharing with us

[@liv97497]

I can't believe I've been obsessively watching this project go along for seven months - and loving every video! I've learned so much through watching you making things, and this is, as usual, just so beautiful! The attention and care you put into every step really shows through.

[@ushere5791]

this gown is absolutely stunning...more every time i see it! can't wait to see you dancing in it! i'm definitely going to buy the bodice and petticoat patterns...maybe even the hoop skirt pattern, too. thank you so very much, dear bella mae, for making them available to us!

[@valmis2281]

Ever since I first saw this dress in the movie I’ve been OBSESSED! With it. It’s so gorgeous 💕💕

[@judithcollins3744]

Yours turned out to be prettier by a long shot. Kudos for the details, and execution , and for sharing it all with us. xx

[@nataliablablabla8001]

This whole process is absolutly breathtaking! The dress is just a dream come true! How determined you are to realize such a beautiful and meticulous work ! Congratulations is not enough!

[@elizabethhaupt4371]

Absolutely amazing! I’ve been here since day one of the making and I can’t wait to see it in full! Your extremely talented.🙂

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Awww! Day one?! SO fun!!

[@LadyB_20]

Anyone else crying? Been here since the planning and now its the end of the road. The bertha and the butterflies are my most favorite parts. The design is so simple yet so impactful!

[@magby3346]

This was an experience. Thank you so much. This brought back my desire to have this gown( but I will make it OG Silver). The ombre Im pretty sure was an optical illusion to make the waist seem even smaller. Hope to see more projecta like this in the future. Maybe Belle?😅

[@veronikaczr1105]

Thank you for the series, it was amazing. I'm not sure if I have been subscribed since the first Cinderella video though. I appreciate the fact that you didn't make the neckline as in the movie because you wouldn't be comfortable in it. That's very nice of you. I also have to say (and I think I've already said it a few months ago) that I'm not a Disney person, so it's very surprising for me that you made me so interested in this project. Btw, the neckline: in my most favourite version of Cinderella (Czechoslovakia-Germany, Three wishes for Cinderella), the dress closes around her neck, which makes her really different from any other young girl at the ball. It shows, in my opinion, the difference in a better than this version, where she is the prettiest girl with the prettiest dress; similar to others, but more beautiful. Don't get me wrong, her personality was great, but the dress didn't show it even though the fairy godmother told her she would do the dress to fit her personality, which was an unnecessary line for me. Of course, there are many reasons why I love the old Czechoslovak Cinderella, such as great intelligent humor, good actors and the fact it was my favourite fairytale since my early childhood, so I'm biased, a lot. Anyway, I wish a very nice day to everyone who made it through this comment😀 and I'm waiting for new projects from you, Bella

[@marynapier2007]

BRAVO!! What an amazing dress! I started watching from the beginning and couldn't wait for the next one to come out. You are just as amazing as the dress you created!

[@luxanianoctis975]

This is so beautiful. I can't thank you enough for listing out where you got all of the fabric for this project!! I love watching your videos while working on my own stuff.

[@sophiarose03]

This is been so wonderful to watch this project come together. You are an incredible seamstress and I hope you are so so proud of yourself.✨👗✨

[@janeharris6925]

A hint about getting seams to lay even flatter either on a curve or flat. Once you have pressed the seams open in the back, reverse the fabric, apply a pressing cloth and then repress seams from the front, molding and slightly stretching the seams to fit the contours. They will look almost seamless, definitely smooth. Lovely job. Looking forward to seeing the finished dress, especially the skirt now that you have remodeled the furls.

[@kyupin1075]

I've loved watching these videos even though I don't sew, this is lovely and just incredible!

[@katherinec6031]

This is so, so, so beautiful! It’s almost unbelievable one person alone could make this. It’s been an absolute *delight* following this journey, and I cannot even wait to see what you do in the future! Thank you for taking us along for the ride!! ❤️

[@sarahball1683]

I just recently finished listening to Les Mis as an audiobook! 😊 It is a great listen-as-you-sew book. Great story and a lot of content... The one I listened to was probably a different translation/narrator (borrowed through my library), but it was a good 60 hours long and lasted me from cutting out patterns to finishing off all the raw edges on more than one sewing project.

[@RottingDolll]

Ahhh I’m so excited!!

[@berylviarisdelesegno4915]

I love that you said : " Instead of bringing in the previous bodice pattern from my 5 previous cinderella dresses .... I started from scratch... " This is exactely why I loove your videos

[@kylielesmeister6277]

So stunning. You did an excellent job and your hard work, patience, and research paid off so well!! :D

[@anouksondagh902]

I'm so proud of you for making this. I will never be able to do something like this, but I envy your talent! So happy for you

[@debraredman3551]

What a beautiful skill you have achieved for one so young. My grandmother was a seamstress in a small area in Texas. I can remember her sewing without patterns for ladies in the town.

[@yutu4321]

I know basically nothing about costume design, but I have been INVESTED on your dress journey since you popped up on my feed a couple of months ago!! Mad respect, congratulations!!!

[@paulaarchacki8200]

Stunning and creatively inspiring! I made a Cinderella dress for my granddaughter after watching your videos!

[@evinnra2779]

Congratulation, this is a beautiful piece of creation. What I love about your videos is that you show the entire creating process, the ups and down, the different problem solving ideas, the whole process of trying and succeeding although sometimes you need to re-do some of what you have already done. This is inspirational for everyone, whether a beginner or an accomplished seamstress. Also, I agree , hand sewing is quite therapeutic, although time consuming. But who cares about the time, its the joy of creating something wonderful that matters. :)

[@allysonsmith3676]

I found your channel maybe 2 months ago and have watched every video on this dress. I can’t believe how pretty it turned out its just GORGEOUS💙💙

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Aw, welcome!! And thanks for watching!

[@Ari.K99]

I just finished watching your other videos on this dress like two seconds ago. Perfect timing, I am so excited!

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Oh, wow! That is perfect timing! 💙

[@Ari.K99]

@@BellaMaesDesigns I absolutely adore how this dress turned out, very well done! I feel inspired to make my own dress now, not this dress, just one I've been wanting to make for a while now :)

[@TheFiown]

A tip from an old sewer, when handstitiching straight lines it helps to anchor the end either by pinning it to something of using a sewing clamp, that way the fabric stays taught and work is quicker.

[@coroarchenland]

This turned out so amazing!! I’ve been working on a tea length, 1950sish version and semi following along and your videos have been so helpful!! Thank you!

[@janhenry9733]

For others making this dress, NY Designer Fabrics has a 15% off right now for the July 4th weekend! I started this dress in 2015 and have been derailed a few times, most recently due to unsure of what fabric to go with for my second attempt at the bodice, so I went with Bella's choice of the iridescent white silk. I have the same dyes and achieved the same color... two years ago now.... so I will give this a try! I've been thinking about adjusting my petticoats, and will likely remake my cage with Bella's instructions... so I'm finding a little comfort in that remaking things is something that others do! Bella if you're reading this, I definitely appreciate you sharing your process and offering your plans and patterns for purchase... of all the makers and cosplayers I've followed and researched making this gown, you have been the most thorough in sharing and the most accurate, especially with the cage. Thank you

[@sognatricedellefavole1202]

It' s so perfect that it' s unbelievable * _________ *

[@SuperNovaSirius]

It turned out amazing and I learned so much along with you!