Saving a Vintage Wedding Dress

I bought this 1930s vintage wedding dress at a garage sale for $1. It was in pretty bad shape because it had been used as a theatre costume. I had already fixed most of the bigger problems by the time I had decided to make this video but come along while I restore and alter this dress as well as make a quick Juliet cap veil.

[@maryw246]

Oh wow. That satin is like liquid light. It makes me so happy that you saved this dress while still keeping the vintage vibe. Magnificent.

[@gracemarie39]

You have very good taste in wedding dresses. I love how you altered the dress in a way that preserves its original beauty and even enhances it.

[@musictib2735]

Loved the ending. I have a 1940s wedding dress with its original veil and slip. When I bought my house the owners left it in the attic. I didn’t know it was even there only when we started cleaning out the place for remodeling. It’s thick satin with such intricate details. Also looks handmade, not store bought. Keep up your sewing, I’m new to your channel.

[@kristenkaz3080]

Is there a way to post a picture here? I’d LOVE to see it!!!!! What a treasure to find!!! I wonder whose it was originally???? ❤

[@jennaolbermann7663]

My grandparents (dad’s parents) left my mom’s wedding gown in their attic when they moved. My mom was so devastated by that. I would love to have worn it.

[@dawnlovedobermans]

You. Look. STUNNING. And your husband is adorable, handsome, and you two truly fit one another. I can’t even begin to say what was my favorite.

[@kristenkaz3080]

This dress needed to be saved by you. It’s gorgeous & you looked stunning it. Thank you for giving it life once again. (And you & your husband are adorable together!) ❤❤❤

[@Kate-qq3ez]

What a beautiful dress ! So authentic, with a story…. Congratulations

[@mpalmer7800]

You truly did this dress justice… it’s beautiful on you!!! May you live a long and happy life !!!!

[@karencroy9386]

You look amazing and the dress is a show-stopper! It speaks vintage even with your alterations. The updates blend perfectly.

[@michaelanderson1476]

I'm very impressed by you for what you've done!!!! My mum use to have a large Spanish table. When she was moving the rest of the family nearly threw it away but I insisted on saving it so we managed to give it to charity. About a week later I found out that it was sold for £100 pounds so obviously I was really happy to find out about the Spanish table!! Awesome!!😉😊🥰😍😎👍

[@nicolehubbard3536]

You did a magnificent job with that dress! I love that your husband was absolutely there for it. ♥️

[@katherinemorelle7115]

The end of this video was so adorable, it put a massive grin in my face. Which I needed after a long day. Also, the seamstress shouldn’t have said that. Even meaning “this is going to take a lot of work to get it down that many sizes”, it was still an awful thing to say. She could have said “now, because we have to reduce the size so much, it might take a while, and it might not turn out perfectly”. That would be a decent warning. But NEVER should anyone say “you should have chosen a different dress”. That’s just not okay, and honestly, that was deserving of a complaint, especially given how it made you feel.

[@imalrockme]

And the music, so cute!

[@DawnOldham]

And it's always important to remember that it is one person's opinion. She could have been thinking of the extra money that would be spent to get the dress to fit. Another thing to remember is that not everyone had good people skills and say things they have no idea could have been worded much better. But being a young bride, it's difficult to already know these things!

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh my goodness?! I have this overwhelming urge to go to that store and SLAP that alterations person. You NEVER say that stuff OUT LOUD to a BRIDE. You buck up and say, "You look gorgeous, let's see how we can make this fit better". GAH! ...off soapbox... You did a GREAT job on this gown and I am so glad it makes you happy!

[@jennamcintyre9657]

Wow the dress is amazing, you look beautiful in it!

[@The3GMom]

Perfect! I’m so glad your kept the long sleeves.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I had a wonderful wedding dress, unfortunately the husband turned out not so great lol. Yours looks like a lot of fun and you look beautiful in the dress!

[@superstarcat7654]

After adding the necessary slip with all the layers, that will shorten the skirt length. Also you need to add tulle inside to the upper sleeves to puff them out.

[@janedoehere]

Your man is one of the best ones… I loved seeing the bond you both have and the care he has for you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful dress 🙂

[@christyconner5601]

I appreciate the work that you put into this dress & your experience from your wedding. I have taken a size14 wedding gown down to a 6 before. I also take moms wedding dress & make it fit the modern bride’s body & style. Thats a fun & intimidating part of my job. Thank you for sharing your experience & helping to remind me the impact of how i say things to my customers.

[@debbismith-moore8940]

OMG this dress was PERFECT! And I absolutely love the green tie with the black suit! Bellissimo!!!

[@MaryBarillas-o6m]

The dress came out beautiful and you made a beautiful bride. I absolutely loved your bridal vail it was vintage romantic and absolutely stunning. Well done.

[@msklvr5078]

You have amazing sewing skills!!!! I love your channel. Please keep it up.

[@brendapeterson4637]

I Love the Vintage dress !!!!! I would have worn that. So beautiful !

[@paulcarlachapman628]

This reminds me so much of my mother's wedding dress. You are stunning in it! What a lovely job you did. Kudos!

[@elainekindred9266]

Love the dress, simple yet so elegant.

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

I hope your fella never loses his sense of humor and fun! Beautiful dress!

[@carriewoodruff5287]

Wow you have such a great sister for buying you your wedding dress!

[@Samanthasnow]

She has her moments. 😂

[@Meredith36]

My goodness, you did an amazing job. The pictures from your wedding are beautiful. Remember, you’re beautiful

[@Cesteth]

This was ur 1st video that I discovered. Am hoping to be married next July & really want a vintage gown. I have been engaged 2x before & almost a 3rd time (le sigh). I picked out a dress w/ the 1st one from a thrift store & I was surprised that it had such an Edwardian feel. I'm open to anything vintage that flatters my shape. Hate the modern gowns that look painted on gal's bodies (shudders). '40s style gowns usually flatter my shape & I am wanting to try to semi recreate my g-ma's wedding from '47. But I am open to Edwardian too cuz there is a lot of stuff from the 40s that looks Edwardian at times, esp the leg of mutton sleeves or the broader sleeves.

[@angelaarena5208]

Wow! You look amazing in that wedding dress…….Gorgeous dress 🥰

[@dianecollins9426]

SAMANTHA. YOU DOUGHTED YOURSELF , BUT YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB. WELL DONE ,YOU GO GIRL PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK BEAUTIFUL GOWN . DIANE FROM AUSTRALIA ❤❤

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

This turned out absolutely beautiful ❤. What a horrible thing to say to a bride 😢. She should've said it would be a while until the dress was done because of the sizing. I'm a size 2 myself so I know how you felt

[@annsaunders4758]

It looked amazing when you finished it. Love the whole look.❤️

[@cinnamonberry3867]

Love it!!!!!🍾 Your story is one I think a lot of us can relate too.

[@coolcutiekitti17]

Your husband seems like a goofball, just like mine. Congrats on that! And on making this dress everything you wanted it to be

[@louannmanthey5194]

Stunning! You did a wonderful job.

[@lilyrose7933]

GIRL.. you looks gorgeous !! Both dresses are beautiful. I really love your style❤❤❤.

[@meman6964]

If it's from the 1930s, is it real silk? Polyester hadn't been invented yet

[@kathoakes929]

5:20 you know you can do this. Whoever wore the dress before you will love it.

[@courtnymcfarland]

You did a beautiful job!

[@Royal-Junk]

He is a KEEPER! Y’all make a beautiful couple!

[@cremebrulee4759]

Your husband is so funny and so charming. You make a lovely couple.

[@CathyDoherty-hr4mx]

I would have loved a dress like this.

[@jeandepietro5594]

Simply Gorgeous!🥲💐

[@disruptdust]

The end result is so stunning.

[@peachygal4153]

Where you had to repair the rip in the neck/bodice top you could have added a cameo brooch to cover the repair. I know it was barely noticeable, you did great hiding it, but with the brooch it would not be noticeable at all, and a cameo would fit that style perfectly.

[@cathyholcombe4674]

Wow!!! Gorgeous!!!!

[@gisellejones1139]

You made me laugh and cry at the same time❤

[@alaskacosplay]

It looks sorta like Lady Edith's wedding dresses from Downton Abbey with the way you styled it.

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Beautiful fabric.

[@pennypedersen6205]

❤ THE ENDING !!😊😊❤

[@AngelaBaldwin-gv3ub]

You are an inspiration!!!

[@celticgoddess81]

*Beginning of Sarcasm* Oh no you two aren't perfect for each other. Nope not at all... *End of Sarcasm* The bit at the end where you are taking photos and he is totally joking around and dancing with you... I can see why you two are together. You complement each other really well. Super sweet!

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

I wanted to wear my mother’s wedding dress when I got married. My grandmother made it for my mother. We took it to the dry cleaners… it disintegrated. I cried for days afterwards. Now that I know a lot more about fabric (I did sew back then, but wasn’t as familiar or concerned with the care and feeding of my garments), I would never take that dress to the dry cleaner. All that LACE! 😢 And as it was made in the 1960s, the satin was likely a synthetic blend (aka acetate). I would have washed it by hand and spot cleaned any stains, or I would have found a cleaner who specialized in vintage and wedding fabrics.

[@victoriagoss8681]

Amazing job!

[@ashleygant3641]

You did that honey! You look breathe taking! New subbie! 💙🎉

[@lindahall3546]

Ok. Thats BEAUTIFUL!!

[@Ellaodi]

Oh my God this is BEAUTIFULLLL. I may choose one just like it for my big day+

[@queenreg7]

Words can cut deep.

[@julieta7684]

Stunning!

[@VanessaMallia]

That is without a doubt your dress!

[@emayaych]

Well, it came out amazing.

[@dktk540]

Stunning! So beautiful. Did you wash the dress?

[@Jazwashy]

Beautiful dress! Is she for sale? I'd love to wear and use her ❤

[@lindsay6299]

My friend is getting married and wearing her grandmother 1960’s wedding dress but pearls are missing should I glue or sew pearls on to her wedding dress what would preserve the dress the best

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Beautiful!!

[@ellenmccormick9293]

Stunning 🎉

[@karenogborn-warren692]

It’s stunning❤

[@user-nf9xm7is3m]

I love that dress.

[@Mollydolly538]

Loved this ❤️🇨🇦

[@janethollman7894]

It’s gorgeous

[@Deanazuc1984]

Reminds me of the Great Gatsby.

[@bradmoyse6162]

You look beautiful.What a cute couple

[@charlottemajewski5992]

That is beautiful

[@terry-lynnsmith8464]

Brilliant!

[@stephenferguson8940]

Very Beautiful

[@mollymoo3797]

Amazing!

[@cathypurdy5853]

Wow you are beautiful in it and it is beautiful

[@ashaeerie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@meman6964]

Fabulous, 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@reneemartinez7452]

Lovely

[@farangarris2598]

Amazing.!

[@onlythetruth2063]

Magical beautiful

[@margitserna9762]

That hem needs some horse hair braid to give it some body

[@secretgarden3555]

❤

[@nadinekremann-will1188]

🤵👰 Wundervoll 💞

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

So fun❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jolandafrijlink6103]

So that's why you were stressed. That makes sense you had a "off" feeling with your wedding dress and that is considered the most important one of all.

[@julieta7684]

Divine

[@penny7b]

OMG. You two look like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

[@isabelburgos6611]

Why don't used the proper shoes...

[@nicolethijs5428]

Lovely but what ruined it for me is that you did not buy some real flowers!

[@Joan-rr1oz]

Ur too negative. Be optimistic