PART 2: Making the Pretty Woman Opera Dress - The Reveal!

[@nicolegooding8423]

I'm in awe of your talent

[@eugeniaaranda3401]

Bravo!!! Looks amazing

[@MelissadelaHaye]

That is awesome! I have to believe there are more photos though… no floorlength ones? None from the dressmakers ball? Is there a photo montage coming soon? Just living vicariously, how often does a girl get to wear a ball gown?!?! Just curious, as I felt like you posted a lot more of the Marilyn dress.

[@christy-anne-jones]

You are absolutely gorgeous and you remind me ever so slightly of Claire Foy in 'The Crown' (also, wonderful job on the dress!)

[@SugaryAmy]

I was going to say the same about Claire Foy! :)

[@StitchMyStyle]

Well that is a compliment I will happily take - thank you very much!

[@1SewSweet]

Your dress (and you) are absolutely STUNNING! I truly enjoyed watching your video creation! It truly is a WINNER!

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it - and thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@triciakotuku554]

OMG, I think that is all I have! Nope bit more - how absolutely marvellous!!

[@annalamb8135]

You look lovely, you must have patience of a saint to tackle that. Absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing. XX

[@MsSherrydarling]

Just wow!! All that work and attention to detail! It looks amazing and amazing on you too!! I have a cross stitch piece that my sister made me and it is so true!! It goes like this, "As you sew, so shall ye rip" I look at it when I'm sewing and boy have I done my share of ripping. I have sewn for over 40 years now and I still enjoy it and yes I do have to take things out still. It's part of the therapy? of sewing : ))

[@StitchMyStyle]

So true Sherry! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juliadroy1179]

The dress is amazing and you should be very proud of yourself, its absolutely beautiful. I can wait to see what's next.

[@SewOldFashioned]

Fabulous! As much as I love the dress, I think I'm even more fond of the quirk way you filmed the construction process - it's so much fun to watch.

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thank you very much! Lovely that you enjoyed it!

[@mgam9501]

WOW, gorgeous, an amazing make you should be very proud. You look fab in it

[@helenemoffatt6098]

Hi Helen I think you did a really good job. Fantastic and it looked great on you. You are a very smart lady. Continue the great work.

[@bazoin1]

Totally stunning and you deserve every bit of praise and of course the wonderful prize. I am so inspired, I am about to unpick a zip and I shall do it gladly to get the desired result as you did so wonderfully with your lovely red dress.

[@maggiemarlow6486]

That is so, sew fabulous! You must be amazingly proud of what you've achieved

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thank you!

[@LikeSewAmazing]

Woo hoo - go Helen!! It is just ridiculously good x

[@lornablencowe289]

You clever girl! Love the dress!! All you need is the leading man!!! 😀👍

[@emilycasillas1568]

Brilliant!! I want to get this dress for my wedding dress in off white

[@debbieblake1919]

I'm so impressed. You looked gorgeous in it

[@emptyspools]

Congratulations, it's a beautiful gown! I've been sewing for many years and it is such a thrill when things turn out (even if getting there is a bit arduous.) I made my sister's wedding gown and her bodice was ruched. I had cut the bodice overlay on the bias and the ruching happened naturally with me only having it tack it here and there. It's a great technique.

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thanks and good for you for doing a wedding dress - the pressure feels a bit much for me! It sounds lovely though!

[@amziepop]

Pure amazing. I will continue to be green with envy at your talents xxxx

[@Sueboopbedoo]

Amazing dress, well done. I love seeing your projects, you put so much into them. I wonder what you'll come up with next!

[@kitkatkrispie1304]

Your attention to detail is amazing - yes it does look like the original suit. Another iconic suit would be the pink Channel suit from Legally Blonde, It was a turning point for me when I finally realised that Channel could be trendy not frumpy!

[@waytina48]

I absolutely love this video and think it is your best ever. The creativity of making the dress is marvelous, fascinating, and awe inspiring. The layer of creativity in the video itself is wonderful. The show and tell combined with the whimsy of the music you used. I could watch this video over and over because of the layers of artistry. Kudos to you and that incredible dress!

[@StitchMyStyle]

Oh - thank you so much! What lovely comments, and I'm so thrilled someone picks up on the videoing bits - I'm experimenting with different ways of filming and it's lovely that you appreciate it - happy face!

[@davecsaszarable]

Beautiful photos. You look great in it

[@SugaryAmy]

Take a bow!! You are amazing!!

[@SewNaturalDane]

BRAVO you did an amazing job and it looks beautiful on you. wow about the gloves as well 👏👏👏

[@rainingcatsbobbins3623]

Such a beautiful dress Helen! I can't wait to see what you make next! x

[@patriciabennett7866]

Gorgeous dress! Very well done!😊👍❤

[@jenniferwinters8108]

WOW! I am very new to your channel but I completely love your sense of humor and attention to detail on your projects! I will keep watching to see what awesome project you come up with next! Great job on the Pretty Woman dress! My twin sister and I love that movie and you certainly made a stunning replica of the dress!

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thank you very much - and welcome! So glad you enjoyed it

[@robyn3349]

You and The Dress, just lovely!

[@anella530]

Beautiful! You did an amazing job!

[@PinkChaDesigns]

Gorgeous, really well made and you look fabulous in it ! :)

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

loved watching the dress being made :) you looked beautiful in it x

[@jennylarking1936]

A dress to be proud of. You have really achieved the objectives you set yourself last year. Your slow, thoughtful sewing must be so much more rewarding than just churning things out as fast as possible. I hope you get to wear it again but if not perhaps you could hire it out. In fact I see a new career for you. Two famous dresses down, many more to follow I hope.

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thank you very much and yes these projects have definitely helped me to make things that are more in line with my ambitions for this year and have been very rewarding to do. There will be more to come!

[@DixieGirl9876]

I feel your pain with all the unpicking! Well done!

[@fionasoftley78]

I just discovered your channel and I love it! I am a kindred spirit in that I also love hand /couture finishes-I'm also improving my finishes with each garment I sew. I love this series of recreating famous dresses! You are so talented and inspirational. Do your ever use the draping approach, rather than flat pattern drafting? I'd love to see you recreate a vintage 1950s Dior gown! :) Thanks for the videos!

[@lazyseamstress3012]

Beautiful work. Looks wonderful on.

[@cherriesnhoney]

its beautiful! well done:)...you must feel sooo great having made that. loved watching and i second the evita :). tfs

[@StitchMyStyle]

Evita has been added to the (long) list of options! Thanks!

[@meuk6440]

Hi. Fab job on dress. I admire your patience. One more make to add to your list; The Sabrina dress and shrug (Julia Ormond) from the one with Harrison Ford. Love the dress live the film.

[@jophelan2287]

I have been waiting for this. ..how excitement. You really are very patient. What's next?

[@jo-annbousquet5705]

Greetings from Boston USA You are amazing. Don't know what else to say. I am not sure which I like best, the Marilyn or Julia. Guess it will have to be both. You really do take on a challenge and dive right into it. Not sure if amazing is the correct word for you however I can't think of a better one to use. Keep up the great work and I am looking forward to your next project. ✂️👚👗👍

[@StitchMyStyle]

Thanks so much - you're very kind and it's lovely to hear from you all the way from the US!

[@AdirondackRuby]

Indeed, let's not dwell on mistakes. I do it too often, always have. When I was in the school band, I was always getting down on myself, unable to take a compliment after a concert, because I knew I or others had made mistakes. Eventually I got over it and started accepting the compliments. When I started sewing, I was so critical, but one day my mom just said to me "Look, I don't have the score, but it sounded good to me." Was a great reminder. No one knows how it is supposed to sound, to look. But they still found it moving & beautiful, so why "correct" them?

[@jillianleo5121]

Well done it looks amazing!! Thanks for the video:)

[@WinMichele]

Love it all! Great job

[@carolinegilham2102]

fantastic - well done!

[@karenminet9275]

that dress is gorgeous on you. wow.

[@jennialfabetico5691]

Stunning!

[@MrsBuitenbeentje]

Wow, just wow 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@anniebrock520]

Beautiful Dress.

[@Aplaceformermaids]

Wow how lovely!

[@Lindorm1]

AH-MAZEEEEEING!!!

[@refinerycbr4457]

Awesome!

[@VG-cz7yg]

Fantastic

[@priyamaria204]

Looks better on you. xx

[@StitchMyStyle]

Ha! Very kind but I might have to disagree :) thanks for watching

[@charliesoutherton4249]

can you do an evita project please

[@StitchMyStyle]

Oooh lovely idea - I have added that to the (long) list of possible future projects! Any particular dress in mind?

[@charliesoutherton4249]

the infamous ball gown or the dior bar suit jacket and pleated circle skirt